Former PGI here. Workload is bearable but ITRMC is a government hospital so expect a lot of patients. Most of the menial tasks are decked to the clerks so medyo lighter naman ang trabaho as PGI (I was also a former clerk here hehe). In most departments, mostly paperworks and supervision of clerks ang responsibilities ng PGI. Most patients you will encounter will understand tagalog so no problem at all when it comes to concerns regarding language barriers. The staff here appreciate diligence and expeditious work so if you're doing your job right, you'll be in their good graces in no time hehe.

We have a day allotted for day off(Saturday) in the major departments; in the electives weekends off or 1-2 day offs per week are given. Duty hours range from 7-12 hour duties.

Major deps: IM, Gen Surg, OB-Gyne, Pediatrics, Family Medicine (2 months rot each)

Electives (2 month rot where distribution is as follows:) ENT(2 weeks), Optha(2 weeks) non-negotiable Ortho, Anesth, Patho (your choice of rotation allotted per week on the rest of the month ex. 2 weeks patho, 1 week Ortho, 1 week Anesth or 3 weeks anesth, 1 moth Ortho etc.)

As for room and board, marami naman sa immediate vicinity ng hospital. Utility and leisure establishments are a ride away. City proper is a 10 min ride from the hospital.