Scott's Spiel

I got an email yesterday replying to an enquiry about spending my 3rd year (junior) elective in the Southern General Accident and Emergency Department. Happily I’m all booked up for July next year! Why that choice?

A&E because:

• It may actually be my future career. May be nice to get some experience as early as possible.
• I will see a variety of people, hopefully consolidating a lot of what I’ve learned already and will learn by the end of 3rd yr.
• It’s not an area that we’ll cover in the course for a while (if at all?)
• It’s a busy place and I’ll hopefully be able to get involved at some level

The Southern becase:

• I know where it is!
• I can live in the area without spending too much money. I can save more for my senior elective (where i’ll probably go abroad).
• It’s a busy hospital, lots to do
• It even has a helipad (the only one in Glasgow).
• Probably a few more.

So, basically, if anyone is planning on being injured near the Southern in July 2009 (I’m sure people plan it…) then you might just see me looking after you.

…I feel your pain.