Abstract
Introduction
Emergency Medicine (EM) is a challenging specialty to work within and forms part of a number of training programs. The Emergency Medicine experience at non-consultant hospital doctor (NCHD) level in Ireland has not been reported.
Methods
We retrospectively audited one NCHDs 6-month experience in Emergency Medicine at Cork University Hospital to document the potential experience gained from this rotation.
Results
We found a broad experience and exposure to a variety of medical conditions, especially orthopaedic presentations (39% of patients seen).
Conclusion
Emergency Medicine provides a potential broad experience for a senior house officer and may be of benefit to various training schemes.
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Baker, J.F., Molloy, M.M. & Cusack, S. Six months in an Irish emergency department: the experience of a senior house officer. Ir J Med Sci 178, 273–276 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-009-0330-8
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