Rural allowance: Yes
Doctors Quarters:
- Needs some TLC but it’s cheap, close to work and a nice vibe, almost everyone stayed there.
- You will either be placed in a 4 bedroom house or 2 bedroom apartment. I stayed in the house and it was in fair condition.
- Basically just assume that there aren’t any doctors quarters. There’s been a huge issue with safety and security lately- being broken into and stuff being stolen. There’s also been some issues with electricity bill.
Academics:
- More focused on skills.
- Every Friday we have academic meetings with all the interns. We also get rotational tutorials in between.
Supervision:
- Usually available.
- Always available.
- Mostly MO supervision.
- It depends on the department and senior doctors you are working with.
Clinical Exposure:
- You won’t find a hospital with better clinical exposure.
- You can do a lot if you want to. Everyone is keen on you learning how to do things by yourself.
- You are allowed to do as much as you offer yourself.
Social Scene:
- A close knit hospital community, good support system and great friends.
- Nothing to do locally. At least there’s a Woolworths food.
Clarens is also not too far.
Additional Comments:
- Very hands-on internship program in a fairly quiet hospital compared to bigger places. Get to do a lot if you put in some effort.
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