Medicine in Ireland

My internship involved working with a doctor at a hospital. Most days, I went with the medical team and looked at patients on the wards. Halfway through my internship, I contributed to a thrombolysis pathway audit which provided insight to a very important system at the hospital. In addition, I really enjoyed seeing the various medical procedures performed in various departments. I thought that the team and the staff were very friendly and welcoming, but as for work, I don't feel I had much direction. There weren't defined times when I would arrive and leave for work, and after the morning rounds were completed, I did not know what my duties were. I did, however, truly appreciate the team's interest and support for a premed student. Housing was also a bit challenging to organize. I didn't receive too many options when I signed up for student housing, and I ended up finding my own accommodations very close to when I arrived in Ireland. I do think that Stint did a great job staying connected to the interns by inviting them to dinners and one-on-one meetings. The Stint team is very enthusiastic and willing to help with the students. Overall, I'm glad I acquired some experience and insight into the medical field.