Shadow intern Review

In 2013, I was fortunate to spend a week in St George’s Hospital, shadowing several doctors within the Gynaecology and Obstetrics department. I got the opportunity many different aspects pregnancy, including abortions and child birth

I observed many doctors, and learnt a lot about how doctors communicate with patients and how they work in a team to help improve patients' quality of life. I also saw the preparation side of operations, in terms of ensuring all equipment is present and patient details are correct.

I greatly enjoyed shadowing the doctors. It was my first hands on experience shadowing a doctor and seeing how they work. I loved every second of it and made me really excited about career in medicine

Very much. All doctors and nurses were very friendly and answered all of my questions. They showed many things that I will find invaluable in my future career

It was not very well organised, as many doctors did not have set days. They moved around from department to department so there were days where I got very little contact time.

Not applicable

I was not payed

I was not payed

There weren't any.

Yes

It is an aazing place for work experience if you want to become a doctor. It looks very good on a CV, and the staff there are very friendly and helpful

Make sure you ask lots of questions on your placements and make relevant contacts that could help in your future career