Rural Allowance: No
Doctors Quarters:
- Karl Bremer doesn’t have its own doctor’s quarters but I have heard that people in the past stayed in Tygerberg Hospital’s.
- None available.
- Non existent.
- No doctor’s quarters.
Academics:
- Academic meetings most Friday mornings
- Not a very academic institution but strikes a balance between some teaching and practical work. Most practical work learned from MOs (who are very good), but don’t expect to get grilled about bishops scores and nyha classifications on ward rounds. While I was there Internal medicine did not have any ward rounds but that has since changed. You learn a lot even if it is not clearly academic.
- Not really any formal academic ward rounds. There is a few academic lectures/presentations once or twice a month. All the consultants are however very keen and able to teach if you show interest.
Supervision:
- Excellent supervision from medical officers, but not as academic in terms of backing everything up with quotes on evidence. Supervision has improved since I was there. Previously unsupported on paediatrics calls (solo as intern). Much better now.
- You will do a lot and manage patients on your own and nobody will necessarily check up on you or double check your work. The seniors however is always available to help for advice or to physically come help you with a patient.
Clinical Exposure:
- Excellent balance between being supervised and opportunity to do procedures. You get what you give. If you are interested, you will learn a lot.
- Good clinical exposure. Keep in mind it is a district hospital.
Social Scene:
- Was great when I was there as there were only 6 new interns a year and we got very close. Now 18 new interns a year so I am not sure how this has changed the dynamic.
Additional Comments:
- Great clinical team and support staff. Would recommend.
- We did majority of our overtime in casualty – making you an well-rounded doctor.
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