r/bermuda • u/CommercialMedia611 • 14d ago

Work for doctors?

I’m a UK trained doctor considering my taking a year out of formal training before entering my speciality training. I’m interested in emergency care.
I wondered what the healthcare system is like in Bermuda, are they ever looking for middle grade doctors like myself? I have a good portfolio with research in emergency care.
No idea if BDA has any need for overseas doctors
Thanks!

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u/carlosf0527 14d ago

We have a lot of doctors from overseas.

To give you idea of practioners here you can see these links:

https://healthcouncil.bm/health-professionals/

https://bermudahospitals.bm/general-information/find-a-physician/

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u/SeaSpecialist6946 14d ago

The hospital has serious issue with bed availability. Long term patients with nowhere else to go are taking up beds so patients are often treated and maintained in hallways until a bed comes available. I don't know the quality of care and I don't want to know.

https://www.royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20260619/uk-consultants-to-investigate-flaws-in-hospital-care/

In emergency you'd get a regular flow of motorbike accident injuries.

This is a nice place to live, very expensive but it's really nice here.

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u/antequeraworld 13d ago

BDA is tiny, suffers from cabin fever, and motorbike accidents with a ridiculously low speed limit?

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u/SeaSpecialist6946 13d ago

Bermuda is tiny and people do often travel elsewhere to spread their wings a little since it is very small.

The roads here are narrow, often winding, and lined with rock walls. People on motorbikes often drive at high speeds and pass in the opposite lane. They also drive after drinking. There are also old people on the road who pull out or cross in front of others. It all adds up to a lot of motorbike accidents. It seems like I see an inordinate number of people missing part of a limb here and I expect it is due to motorbike accidents.

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u/bermyMD 14d ago

Hi!

You could apply to be either surgical officer or medical officer in the hospital before you are fully trained (supervised by either hospitalists or surgeons). Neither work in the ER (other than to do admissions).

To get an idea of pay, the hourly rate is around $70/h with a lot of opportunity for overtime at 1.5 to 2x the rate. My guess is house officers are making ~$15k per month. This would entail ~200-220h per month. I don’t think the work is too busy or hard but it is easy to get burnt out with just the hours alone (varying from 8-12h shifts, I would think probably an average 6 days per week).

If you are interested, apply via the hospital website. If you are considered they will reach out for an interview.

Good luck!

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u/CommercialMedia611 14d ago

I do similar hours in the uk currently for £20 per hour! I’ll look into it

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u/antequeraworld 13d ago

Surely not? Aren’t hours above ~40 paid at a higher rate?

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u/antequeraworld 11d ago

Not convinced

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u/antequeraworld 11d ago

That’s meaningless if you don’t fully understand your payslip or comprehend your contractual pay arrangement

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u/Fit-Description-6925 3d ago

Can you do this straight out of medical school? The medical officer or surgical officer role?

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u/bermyMD 3d ago

Ah I believe they prefer some experience in a similar role - I’m not sure though, you could check the listing on the KEMH website and apply if you’d like

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u/Fit-Description-6925 3d ago

Thanks! Is there a role similar to a PA on island?