Responsibilities of an Intern

Every department must specify the medical assignment intern must accomplish during his /her training period such specification is considered an integral part of interns’ responsibility.

• Intern will obtain medical history and make initial physical examination of patients, document that on the patients file, record provisional diagnosis , suggest primary investigations and treatment plan provided that the treatment plan is discussed and approved by a senior team member. Intern has to follow up the implementation of the prescribed course of treatment , obtain results of all ordered investigations, document the development of any complications that may ensue and plan discharge and follow up.

• Interns have to attend  and practice in all clinical rounds done by the respective department physicians. They also must participate in the scientific activities organized by the department. Intern must be encouraged to take part in the clinical research conducted by any teaching staff members of the college or by any other academic staff he is working with.

• Interns must adhere to attendance code observed in the department they are assigned to.