Medical Emergencies Update Course for Consultants
Medical Emergencies Course for Trainee Doctors
One day simulation course for anaesthetic trainees, focusing on the management of intra-operative complications specific to children with cardiac disease. Delivered by an expert faculty of paediatric anaesthetists and simulation educators.
A one day conference aiming to provide information and inspiration about training and careers opportunities in critical care transfer and pre-hospital care.
A simple way to view human factors is to think about three aspects: the job, the individual and the organisation and how they impact on people’s health and safety-related behaviour
Abstract deadline 5th February
Reminder for ST6s
The North Central School Novice Course booking is now open on Synapse!
Volunteers to host the RCoA stand at Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College’s careers fair.
Applications are via nhs jobs https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/search_vacancy/ ( vacancy reference: 392-MS115 - Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia )
This is a free course, run for Imperial trainees ONLY, who are preparing to take the NEXT SITTING of the primary FRCA SOE. It comprises structured oral viva sessions once a week run by Imperial School of Anaesthesia Consultants and post-FRCA registrars, in the 4-6 weeks running up to each exam and takes place at Charing Cross Hospital.
The course objectives are;
a) To improve viva technique required for the Primary FRCA SOE eg/ paraphrasing, body language, posture, etc
b) To cover topics that are relevant to the Primary FRCA SOE and within the RCoA syllabus.
c) To give appropriate and relevant feedback to participants
Course information;
DATES FOR JANUARY 2020 EXAM SITTING:
Tuesday 10th December
Thursday 12th December
Tuesday 17th December
Thursday 19th December
Tuesday 7th January
Thursday 9th January
Tuesday 14th January
Thursday 16th January
Deadline for applications to attend the course is Tuesday 3rd December.
Please apply by emailing isaprimaryvivacourse@gmail.com with all your availability for the above dates, grade, contact number, present hospital and number of previous attempts at the primary FRCA viva. We will email you confirmation of attendance with your allocated sessions for the course duration plus further information.
We require all candidates to sign a course agreement. Should a session be cancelled less than 36 hours in advance without good reason, then this can be raised with the Head of Imperial School of Anaesthesia as a probity issue.
Venue: Charing Cross Hospital Anaesthetic Department, 13th Floor, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
Dates: once/twice a week during the 5-6 weeks prior to the exam (see above for specific course dates)
Time: 18.30 – 20.30
For candidate requirements, more information and general questions click on the link FAQ or email us directly on isaprimaryvivacourse@gmail.com
Observers
Observer places for eligible CT1/2 Imperial trainees, who are not sitting the Primary FRCA SOE exam, are available to enable trainees to gain insight into the required exam technique and depth and breadth of knowledge.
Interested applicants should email isaprimaryvivacourse@gmail.com with one or two dates for the next course, which they would like to attend.
For benefits of observing, more information or questions click on the link FAQ or email us directly on isaprimaryvivacourse@gmail.com
Examiners
We are always looking for post-FRCA registrars to join our faculty as examiners. Your contribution will be formally recognised by a certificate and written feedback endorsed by the Imperial School of Anaesthesia Regional Advisor and is useful to gain teaching experience for annual appraisals.
To register as an examiner on the up coming course, please email isaprimaryvivacourse@gmail.com with available dates.
For examiner requirements, more information or questions click on the link FAQ or email us directly on isaprimaryvivacourse@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you and please contact us should you have any further questions / queries.
Emma Forman, Lorna Starsmore, Sam Haddad
ISA Primary FRCA Viva Course Directors
Atika Sabharwal and Vimal Grover
ISA Primary FRCA Consultant Advisors.
