4th year placement — Dublin hospital vs community?

Trying to decide where to rank my placement preferences. Hospital sounds better for learning but everyone says community pays off faster after qualifying. What did ye pick and would you change it?

2 replies

Aoife Murphy

1w ago

Did community and never regretted it — you learn to make decisions fast. But if you think clinical/hospital might be your path, placement is the cheapest way to find out. You can always go community after.

Liam Nolan

1w ago

As someone who hires newly-quals: I honestly don't mind which placement you did. I care whether you can talk to patients. Pick the one with the best preceptor, not the best name.