Starting as an Intern Medical Officer soon - station selection, accommodation, and honest senior advice?
Hi everyone!
I’m starting my internship as an Intern Medical Officer soon, and I’d really appreciate some guidance from seniors.
My questions:
Station selection:
- How did you choose your stations?
- What should a new intern keep in mind while selecting stations?
- If you could redo it, which station would you prioritize and why?
Experiences at different stations:
- Could you share what your experience was like in your different stations?
- What were the best learning experiences, and what were the biggest challenges?
Is internship “that bad”?
- Everyone says internship is stressful and terrible,
From your experience, is it really as bad as people say, or is it more manageable than expected?
- What helped you survive and stay productive?
Accommodation & logistics:
- Quarters vs boarding?
Any essentials for a smooth start:
If you have a checklist (things to carry, habits to build, what to learn first, how to approach ward work, how to handle seniors, etc.), I’d love that too.
Thanks in advance! Any honest advice is genuinely appreciated.