Student Review

I would arrive in the morning at around 9 am at the meeting place and start the day off at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. From there onwards I would shadow a cardiothorathic consultant surgeon until 3:30.

My observation skills development as they were put to test throughput the day from one operation theater to the other. Moreover my communication skills improved by talking to professionals and patients alike.

I enjoyed my programme a fair bit however due to the professional experience and knowledge required for this job I was unable to do any more than shadowing. It was still a great experience full of great people.

I was treated well throughout the work experience however feel not as valued by the cconsultant surgeon i was shadowing. I do undersdant the responsibilities they had but would have appreciated more welcoming and a better farewell. Everyone else were very kind.

Full days running around from one department to another.

They did explain a lot through operations however they didn't give a proper farewell or wrote a review.

People from different departments were very kind specially younger doctors doing practice.

I received no payment.

This work experience was organised by my school. It did provide great work experience if I had followed the medicine university path.

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Not many people are able to witness lung and open heart surgeries!

Talk as much as you can with professionals and don't be afraid to ask all the questions you have !