There is a saying "To be a doctor is not a day job" I tell you its not for the fainthearted truly. I'm currently undergoing my intership training in Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. It's one of the hospital for military personnels and also for civilians.
PS: I dont want anything to do with military after my training.
My internship program started July 2021 just barely 3months, so far I'm like the environ and the warm welcome of the officers. I'm currently in surgery department, rotating throughout the units in surgery. I have done general surgery, urology, burns and plastic and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat). I'm in orthopedics presently (the last unit before i leave surgery). The training has been both learning process and practice process. Have assisted in many surgery (Appendectomy,haemorrhoidectomy,herniorrhaphy, exporatory laparotomy, hydrocelectomy, excision biopsy,skin grafting,ORIF e.t.c)
The most stressful times is the commander's grand rounds, all the consultants will be present for the rounds. This is basically where interns are roasted with questions, what you did wrong and what you are supposed to do. It's educative but you don't want to be in the hot sit.
My challenges
So far
I'm enjoying my program although a little stressful but i know it will be worth it.
I will keep you guys posted
