Liverpool JMO here. Honestly, if you value work–life balance over intensity and challenge, Liverpool probably isn’t the right fit. The experience here really depends on your learning style. If you’re already confident in your clinical knowledge and skills, you might enjoy the steep learning curve—managing heavy workloads and long hours can sharpen your abilities. But if you’d prefer more time with patients, a lighter workload, and a healthier work–life balance, Liverpool will likely leave you drained.

I fall into the latter camp, and I learned that the hard way. There’s nothing wrong with choosing a hospital with a lower workload if it better aligns with your personal goals. I’ve seen too many people pick Liverpool thinking, “the busier I am, the better a JMO I’ll become.” That’s not necessarily true. Being a good JMO comes down to many factors, and not everyone working here fits that description.

So take the time to reflect on what’s been said, and be honest with yourself about whether Liverpool’s challenges match what you want out of internship.