This is the essential guide to the real life of and in the hospital. Providing invaluable guidance throughout, with this book as your companion you will be able to clear those discharges, get those consults, survive after hours, get your work-life balance in order and, ultimately, be the doctor you really want to be.

John Shi is a Trainee Doctor who has both studied to be, and trained as, a doctor in a range of medical settings in New South Wales, Australia, including in public hospitals ranging from primary to quaternary centres as well as private general practice clinics. Dr Shi has also held teaching positions with multiple universities and has been recognised with teaching awards.

1. Introduction. 2. Before the Term. 3. The Term: Life Rounds. 4. The Term: IT. 5. The Term: Organisation. 6. The Term: Human Relations. 7. End of the Term. 8. After Hours. 9. COVID-19. 10. Money Matters. 11. To Conclude.