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FUTH Owerri is a federal teaching hospital and one of the best in Owerri, Imo State. The workload varies depending on the unit, with some weeks being light and others heavy. G

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FUTH Owerri is a federal teaching hospital and one of the best in Owerri, Imo State. The workload varies depending on the unit, with some weeks being light and others heavy. Great learning opportunities, but some postings (like O&G) can be demanding.

๐Ÿ  Accommodation

โŒ Not free & not available for everyone
๐Ÿก Pros: No roommate, you get your own space
โš ๏ธ Cons:

  • Moderate electric Supplyโšก
  • Water shortages, a few times๐Ÿšฑ
  • Mosquito bites ๐ŸฆŸ

Many house officers live outside the hospital due to limited space.

 

โš ๏ธ Downside

  • Unreliable electricity & water supply
  • Mosquito problems in HO quarters
  •  

โœ… Upside

  • No need to share an apartment
  • Great for hands-on learning
  • Supportive colleagues in some units
  •  

๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary

๐Ÿ’ต โ‚ฆ267,000 monthly (same as other MDCN centers)

๐ŸŽ‰ Flex & Social Life

๐ŸŒ† Owerri is a lively city with lots of fun places
๐Ÿพ Great for those who love outings & entertainment

 

๐Ÿ“‹ Orderliness & Workload

โœ… As long as you do your job, you wonโ€™t have problems
โš ๏ธ O&G has very toxic seniors (but some amazing people too)
๐Ÿฉบ House officers handle most bedside procedures, including:

  • IV cannulation ๐Ÿ’‰
  • Urethral catheterization
  • IV medications & blood transfusion
    ๐Ÿ’Š Nurses administer most drugs, except for chemotherapy & IV medications

๐Ÿฝ Food Situation

๐Ÿ› You can cook & store food in the refrigerator if in HO quarters
๐Ÿฒ Call food is provided when on call

Dr. Uwandu

EX-HO at FUTH OWERRI

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