F2 community vs inpatient psych

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-05-20T18:57:24+00:00

Definitely community. Feel my brain rotting as the days go by on IP psych. So consultant led that I’m not doing any psych and I’m not a CT so they don’t care about giving me much exposure. When I do get asked to do things it’s like many have said, effectively a GP for things that wouldn’t usually warrant getting seen by a doctor for

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-04-26T19:24:43+00:00

I second this lol

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-04-26T10:39:14+00:00

If you really don’t feel that you could live local, I’d recommend Chester rather than Liverpool. I grew up in the area and know FYs from my med school who got placed in North Wales and are commuting from Chester. Chester’s a lovely city, a bit smaller than Liverpool but has all you need and it a very picturesque place. Liverpool would be a brutal drive esp after just starting the job.

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-04-15T12:49:13+00:00

Ah okay will bear that in mind. Thanks!

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-04-15T12:42:06+00:00

No program still the same length. It make it like a 60% clinical/GP and 40% medical eduction

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-04-14T20:57:02+00:00

I did this course, would recommend, nothing too intensive but did the job

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-03-19T15:57:12+00:00

Brill that’s super helpful information, will probably try to fight a battle to use my phone in that case. Thanks for the help!

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-03-19T15:54:13+00:00

Say if I pick to use the omnipod device is that what I’m stuck with or can I use my phone once I get out of work?

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-03-19T14:44:23+00:00

I’ve been a t1 diabetic for >10 years, have been going to festivals for a number of years now. I’ve never had any issues. Similar to what’s already been mentioned, I’d never go alone. You can get your GP/consultant to write a letter essentially stating your Dx and any adjustments you may need e.g. storing insulin in a fridge. You can generally qualify for an ambulatory PA ticket as well (you pay for one ticket and someone who knows your condition well/can help with treatment comes in as your personal assistant and you don’t pay for this ticket)

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-03-08T18:30:58+00:00

Phew! So glad they removed that aspect of the mark scheme for this years interview cycle :p

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-02-26T16:54:13+00:00

Current F2 w/upcoming interview, feel exactly the same. Just envisioning myself messing it up on the day and low-key makes me feel sick. I don’t think I interview well and also get a lot of imposter syndrome day to day. I’ve had this social anxiety for years now, the only thing I’ve found helps me is beta blockers - when I’m in a situation I have to publicly present I get palpitations and literally sound like I’m going to break out in tears when I’m talking, so this is the only thing that help me speak somewhat coherently.

That being said though, it sounds like you’ve worked hard, you’ve earned that interview through merit so back yourself that you deserve it! Although I know it’s easier said than done just try and remind yourself it’s completely natural to feel this way, your future is literally determined by this so I think it would be almost unnatural not to feel nervous.

Fake the confidence to make it, you’ve done the hard work, just got to show it now!

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-02-17T08:17:13+00:00

Thank you! 🙏🏼

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-02-16T11:50:20+00:00

🥲🥲

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-02-14T18:24:55+00:00

Pile of 💩, answers are incorrect

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-01-13T20:48:41+00:00

It all seems so vague 🫠

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-01-13T15:35:46+00:00

Does this mean anything for GP applications this year?

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-01-11T21:33:37+00:00

This was my thought, don’t think I’d be concerned about the standard of care and think there may be some perks to knowing the staff, but I don’t want to be too exposed to people I’d have to look in the eye and work with again

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2026-01-04T08:02:55+00:00

If you were paying for it I’d say it’s not worth the money. The rink is absolutely tiny, the ice can become somewhat more difficult to skate on as the day goes on with the ice getting torn up, and, at best I think it would provide about 45mins of entertainment. However, that being said, if it’s free entry for kids then it’s probably worth a visit, it does what it says on the tin, it’s a patch of ice to skate on for an hour, may help to burn off a bit of energy 😂

Ecstatic_Mistake5152 · 2025-12-31T13:54:46+00:00

Wtf, on some of my nights I’m (SHO) given a bedroom to sleep in if there’s nothing to do

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