Job description

•    As a senior resident in general medicine, you play a vital role in the care and management of patients within the field of internal medicine
Here are some key responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the role of a senior resident in general medicine:
•    Patient Care: You will be responsible for providing direct patient care, conducting comprehensive medical evaluations, diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, and managing the overall care of patients
•    This includes conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing treatment plans
•    Supervision and Teaching: As a senior resident, you will supervise and mentor junior residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals
•    You will guide them in patient care, teach clinical skills, and provide feedback on their performance
•    Additionally, you may be involved in leading case discussions and delivering educational lectures
•    Inpatient and Outpatient Management: You will oversee the management of patients both in the hospital and in outpatient settings
•    In the hospital, you will coordinate care, collaborate with other specialists, monitor patient progress, and ensure appropriate discharge planning
•    In the outpatient setting, you will see patients in clinics, manage chronic conditions, and provide preventive care
•    Clinical Decision Making: As a senior resident, you will develop and enhance your clinical decision-making skills
•    This includes evaluating complex medical cases, formulating differential diagnoses, and determining appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
•    Teamwork and Collaboration: General medicine often involves interdisciplinary collaboration
•    You will work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care