Dr Andre Joshi- How to Become an Intern
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HOW TO BECOME AN INTERN
Andre Joshi
Princess Alexandra Hospital
MY INTERNSHIP
Urology
HPB
Peri-op Med
ED
Palliative Care
WHAT TO DO THIS YEAR
Pass and try and remember a few things
Shadow an intern/resident
Basic skills
RMO CAMPAIGN
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo/
HOW TO BALLOT
QLD Hospitals ranked in order of preference
Put number 1 where you want to go…..it really
doesn’t matter after that to be honest
Rollbacks and getting back
Interstate….is it possible?
BIG VS SMALL
Big
Small
Exposure
Cool Pathology
Research
Sub specialized care
?Lost in the crowd
?Hands on
?Secretary
Exposure
Not lost in a crowd
Hands on
General care
?Research
?Pathology
?Secretary
INTERN SKILLS 101
Cannulas
ABG
IDC
ECG
Simple imaging
Fluid Management and electrolyte replacement
Heparin Infusions
Sugars
ABCDE/ALS
Managing and identifying stock standard things
Making a referral
Doses of everyday drugs
Discharge summaries
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT BEING
AN INTERN
Never
be ashamed to ask for help
Practice within your limits
Own up to your mistakes
Ask questions
Learn
Work/Life balance
Get involved
Be keen
Have fun
QUESTIONS?