Training
Training Sites
NZ - Dunedin Hospital
Notes
400 bed University teaching hospital attached to the University of Otago
Medical School. Very well serviced with specialty runs. Gateway to Otago
skiing, tramping (bushwalking) and adventure sports
Training Positions
| Number of Training Positions: |
4 (26 on rotation) |
| Duration of Accredited Advanced Training: |
3 years |
| Date of Most Recent Survey: |
1999 |
| Date of Next Survey: |
- |
Description of Service
Organisation
| Staff: |
1 director, 8 full time consultants |
| Units: |
4 medical teams with 2 consultants, 1 registrar,
1 house surgeon, trainee intern and 2 4th year medical students each.
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IM Demographics
| IM Beds: |
46 beds |
| IM Inpatient Activity: |
3,400 admissions per annum |
| IM Outpatient Clinics: |
Mainly inpatient duties. 1 outpatient clinic per
month. Rotation to OP primarily in specialty rotations which are available |
| IM Specialty Interests / Special Units: |
We take most of the Acute Medicine admissions
to this hospital that do not require procedures. Consultant special
interests include Geriatrics, Rheumatology, Diabetes and Endocrinology,
Palliative Care, Stroke Medicine, Rehabilitation and Infectious Diseases |
Formal Training
| Lectures: |
Basic trainees have 2 hours of formal
lectures per week taught by specialists. Exam candidates have formal
weekly practice clinical presentations attended by several consultants.
Dunedin runs the 2 week written examination course and the 1 week
clinical examination course, both for exam candidates |
| Journal Club: |
Weekly |
| Grand Rounds: |
Registrar presenting Grand Rounds weekly. Consultant
presenting University Forums weekly. Also weekly Radiology session |
| Consult Rounds: |
Minimum 2 per week |
| Specialty Rotations: |
3 month rotations for basic trainees. 3, 6 and
12 month rotations for advanced trainees. Rotations available:
Acute Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Oncology\Haematology,
ICU, Respiratory Medicine, Rehabilitation, Renal Medicine, Gastroenterology,
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine (Basic trainees
only) . Leave/Relief positions. All services except ED and ICU have
outpatients at least weekly |
| Research: |
Affiliated with the University of Otago, offering
frequent research activities. |
| Quality Improvement: |
Functional and accredited programme. Monthly morbidity
meetings, monthly unit meetings, EBM focus to journal club and Grand
Rounds |
Trainee Responsibilities in IM
| Coverage Roster: |
1:8 call evenings (16:30 – 23:00)
and weekends. One rostered weekend day per weekend. Night Duty: 7
nights over 14 days (4 on, 7 off, 3 on, 2 off). 2-3 night duties per
year |
| Workload in Medicine Units: |
1:4 acute intake. Evening
and weekend call less frequent. One Clinic per month |
| Teaching Responsibilities |
Training of medical students and junior doctors,
as well as participation in registrar training sessions. |
| Research/presentations: |
Presentations in Journal Club ~ 1:8 weeks, research
question presentation ~1:8, 3-4 Grand Rounds per year. Advanced trainees
clinical presentation ~3-4 times per year |
Infrastructure
| Library: |
Excellent Medical School Library attached |
| Personal email: |
Yes |
| Facilities: |
Office with Internet Access, Common Room with
SkyTV |
| Information Technology: |
Extensive internet and journal services easily
available, Laptop access on ward rounds. Electronic laboratory results
and radiology imaging access. Electronic discharges. Electronic prescribing
and notes possible at future date. |
| Director Physician Training: |
Yes
Dion Astwood: dion.astwood@southerndhb.govt.nz
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Contact
Head of Unit
Dr Brendon Rae
Phone: +64 3 474 0999
Fax: +64 3 474 7877
Email: brendon.rae@southerndhb.govt.nz
Hospital / Health Service Website
http://www.southerndhb.govt.nz/
Southern District Health Board
http://www.healthdownsouth.co.nz/
Health Down South
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Awards & Scholarhips
There are currently four IMSANZ awards/scholarships open to Advanced
Trainees. See Resources > Awards & Scholarships.
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