INTERNSHIP IN RHEUMATOLOGY

QUALIFICATION: MD or DNB Medicine or MD or DNB Paediatrics--FRESHERS ONLY

NO OF DOCTORS - 2

STIPEND: 100000/RS

SHIFT TIMINGS:

1ST SHIFT- 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

2ND SHIFT- 2:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

NOTE:

Minimum 1 year Commitment

Interested in only bright academic candidates who are interested to learn, teach, write up papers, present in conferences and meetings and work hard, seeing 60-70 patients in the OPD 6 days a week, in addition to all the above-mentioned academic duties. Candidates not interested in academics, please don't apply.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNS

1. Patient Assessment & Clinical Work

2. Investigations & Interpretation

3. Assist in Treatment Protocols

Assist in planning and executing treatment

Update progress notes

Monitor:

Vitals and symptom progression

Adverse drug reactions

Maintain accurate documentation

5. OPD Responsibilities

Evaluate new and follow-up patients

Adjust medications based on response

Counsel patients on:

Chronic disease management

Medication adherence

Lifestyle modifications

6. Academic Responsibilities

Attend:

Case discussions

Journal clubs

Seminars

Prepare:





Case presentations

Literature reviews in rheumatology

7. Emergency Handling

Recognise and manage:

Lupus flare

Vasculitis crisis

Septic arthritis (urgent referral)

Initiate emergency protocols promptly

8. Procedures & Skills

Assist/perform:

Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis)

Intra-articular injections

Maintain aseptic precautions

9. Communication & Ethics

Communicate clearly with:

Patients and families (chronic nature of disease)

Multidisciplinary teams

Maintain:

Patient confidentiality

Ethical prescribing practices

10. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain:

Case sheets

Procedure logs

Discharge summaries

Ensure legal and institutional compliance

11. Research & Audit

Participate in:

Clinical research

Data collection and audits

Follow ethical research guidelines

12. Key Conditions to Master

Rheumatoid arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Ankylosing spondylitis

Psoriatic arthritis

Vasculitis syndromes

Job Type: Full time

Pay: From ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 INTER DOCTOR FOR RHEUMATOLOGY (India)
🏢 Divisha Arthritis And Medical Center
📍 India