Every six months, on November 1st and May 1st, a new wave of interns arrives at the hospital. And each time, a welcome day is organized to give them basic information, give them their coats and vaccinate the volunteers.
There are 236 of them who took their place in the large Jacques-Guillemeau amphitheater, in the basement of the hospital, this Monday, November 4, all day. These interns constitute the new class who come to train, for a semester, in the different departments. They were welcomed not for a medical course but to learn 1,001 practical things concerning the functioning of the CHU. After a short visit to their respective departments, between 8 and 9 a.m.
236 interns. A record number because there were “only” 212 last year. A sign of the rise in power of our young university hospital but also because the Loiret is one of the areas suffering greatly (in terms of medical demographics). To which are added seven pharmacy interns.
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Practical points, gowns and vaccines
At the microphone, the speakers parade and speak for 10 to 30 minutes. For the welcome message, of course, and to collect their essential bunch of several blouses (which is not without giving a few sweats in the laundry?!).
The kit includes several blouses, provided by the laundry.
But also for various subjects such as the operation of emergencies and guards, health vigilance (haemovigilance, identity-vigilance, etc.), pharmacy or the prevention of occupational risks. Without forgetting the access codes, the computer procedures…
In short, everything that makes each establishment special. Because if some have already worked for several semesters in other hospitals in France, the concrete operations may differ. Those interested seem to appreciate the approach.
As a bonus, a free double vaccination, against flu and Covid, was offered to them in an adjoining room. It was a great success. The interest is both to protect these budding caregivers and the patients they will be caring for in the coming months.
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Volunteers could go through the vaccination box: against seasonal flu and against Covid.
“We want to make them feel goodwill”
Among this wave of interns, there are also “babies”, as Dr Sophie Narcisse, vice-president of the CME (Medical Establishment Commission) and emergency doctor, affectionately calls them. Understand, first semester students who are just starting their internship, after the end of sixth year competition. “We have been offering this welcome day for at least 10 years. I would have loved to have had this, in my time! We were put in a service and manage, you know how to do it. There, we want to make them feel welcome. kindness. Tell them that we are happy that they are there and that, even if the number of interns increases, we do not want to lose the quality of reception.”
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A day full of information to digest for these future professionals. Among them, interns of all levels (1st, 3rd, 5th semesters) but also junior Doctors and FFIs (acting as interns). “It’s also exhausting for us to start this again every six months but it’s also nice to train these young people in companionship,” adds Dr. Narcisse.
Junior doctor : status between the intern and the senior doctor. He is a student who already has a thesis, in his final year of studies, who wishes to work in the hospital and gradually acquires autonomy in the exercise of his profession.
FFI : practitioners of foreign origin who are doing internships while waiting to obtain their equivalence.
All in a spirit of “benevolence” on which everyone insisted. “Several speakers recalled that we were there in the event of problems. We also talked about the ‘warnings’ to have in the event of sexual violence or discomfort.” Olivier Ferrendier, the director of medical affairs, asked that they report what was not working to adapt training and support, if necessary. “The goal is for them to be happy and flourish in the internships,” adds Sophie Narcisse.
On the ground, from Tuesday morning
Between a glass of pineapple juice and biscuits, the interns also had the opportunity to meet their co-interns and make initial connections.
And some sweets to keep you going!
Some will be able to get to know each other better at the CHU boarding school where they are staying. Others, on the other hand, already know each other and have managed to secure a shared accommodation in the city center.
From this Tuesday, November 5, everyone will get to the heart of the matter, at their post, in their department. Sometimes with a touch of apprehension. Ready to further shape the doctors they will be tomorrow.
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Marie Guibal
