Timetable 1: Taster in Anaesthetics
| AM (8.00-12.30) | PM (13.30-17.30) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | – Meet Dr A – @9.30 discuss work of specialty – Plan for week – Introduction to department – Tour of theatres/ITU – Meet trainees and consultants | – Theatre with Dr B – Inpatient list – Ward visit for pre-assessment – Preparing the theatre with ODP – Communication skills | |
| Tuesday | – Day surgery theatre with Dr C – Suitability for day surgery | – Chronic pain clinic with Dr D | |
| Wednesday | – Acute pain ward round with Dr E -Prescribing for acute pain | – Intensive Care Unit with Dr F – Outreach programmes – Care of the acutely ill patient | Department teaching for trainees at lunchtime |
| Thursday | – Obstetric theatre with Dr A – Explore future developments in specialty | – On call with Dr F until 21.00 – Emergency theatre | Long day shift – end at 21.00 after handover to night shift |
| Friday | – Theatre with Dr C – Airway management – Visit recovery room | – Attend simulator session with trainees – Review meeting with Dr A – Discuss the week and career planning for anaesthesia and critical care | Complete evaluation and hand in Reflective entry in portfolio |
Timetable 2: Taster in Cardiology
| AM (8.00-12.30) | PM (13.30-17.30) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | – Meet Dr A – @ 9.30 discuss work of specialty – Plan for week – Introduction to department – Tour of ward/catheter lab – Meet trainees and consultants | – Catheter Lab with Dr B – Ward visit for pre-assessment – Preparing the environment – Practical skills – Communication skills | |
| Tuesday | – Outpatients with Dr C – Long term follow up – Links with general practice | – Cardiac rehab clinic with nurse consultant | |
| Wednesday | – Ward round with Dr C – Prescribing for cardiology patients – Management of admissions | – Coronary Care Unit with Dr A – Care of the acutely ill patient | Department teaching for trainees at lunchtime |
| Thursday | – Outpatients clinic with Dr A | – On call with Dr F until 21.00 – Emergency admissions | Long day shift – end at 21.00 after handover to night shift |
| Friday | – Research with Dr B – Role of academic medicine – Explore future developments in specialty | – Attend simulator session with trainees – Review meeting with Dr A – Discuss the week and career planning for cardiology | Complete evaluation and hand in Reflective entry in portfolio |
Timetable 3: Taster in General Practice
| AM (8.00-12.30) | PM (13.30-17.30) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | – Meet Dr A – @ 9.30 discuss work of specialty – Plan for week – Introduction to practice and locality – Tour of surgery – Meet trainees, partners and practice staff | – Afternoon visits and surgery with Dr B – Practice skills – Communication skills | |
| Tuesday | – Surgery with Dr C – Long term follow up – Links with hospitals | – Diabetes clinic practice nurse | Attend practice meeting at lunchtime |
| Wednesday | – Minor ops session with Dr C – Developing a special interest | – Afternoon visits and surgery with Dr B – Management of admissions | Practice teaching for trainees at lunchtime |
| Thursday | – Surgery with Dr A – Explore GP contract | – Attend half day release for GP STR | Evening shift with out of hours service – finish at 21.00 |
| Friday | – Morning with practice manager | – Review meeting with Dr A – Discuss the week and career planning for general practice | Complete evaluation and hand in Reflective entry in portfolio |