also doing my internship in pediatrics in Jamaica, and like the poster from South Africa, calls are 24+ hrs, a full day, night on call and then another full day. Admission on a good night are 8-10, on average 15-20 on a bad night can be over 30.
I rarely have time to eat once i get to the hospital, trying to make an effort to have snacks in my pocket to munch on, and definitely make an effort to eat before I get to the hospital.
Definitely can identify with Katie's sentiments, not sure if i'd choose medicine again.
justanmd6:13PM June 16, 2012
I'm a medical intern in South Africa. We work 30
Hour shifts when we are on call, usually without any break
Or a place to sit. I find myself regretting my career choice a lot lately, even though internship is only two years long.
Katie7:33PM September 28, 2011
I am a freshmen in college who has been considering a profession in medicine since the 8th grade. I loved how informative this article was.
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