12 month fellowship for ST5+/post CCT anaesthesists wishing to develop leadership and further research skills. Main remit of the fellowship is leading a national Trust-wide pilot in Choosing Wisely UK/shared decision making working closely with senior leaders at a Trust and national level and the directorate of Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at GSTT.
A full day course of lectures, simulation and workshops!
Guy's and St Thomas' Feb 2020
General information to assist you ahead of your ARCP
It's that time of year when we are desperate for help with the novice course. We particularly need faculty for our afternoon workshop-based small group teaching sessions and simulation days. All teaching materials will be provided.
An afternoon pan-London thoracic meeting organised by the Chest Anaesthesia and Perioperatice Education Group at Guy's Hospital in collaboration #AirwayHub (UCLH) and St Bartholomew Hospitals.
A Practical Introduction to ICU
When: 20th July 2019
Where: UCLH education building
A one day introductory course in the practical basics of critical care aimed at:
All those who have little or no ICU/HDU experience eg FY1/2, ST1/2 Medicine or Surgery.
A survey looking at how anaesthetists manage paediatric airways, particularly with regard to laryngoscopy and capnography in recovery.
1 day course to prepare candidates for the 2019 EDRA PART 2 Examination.
The UK's first face-to-face Perioperative Medicine CPD Course. Learn from internationally renowned experts and share your own experiences.
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 May 2019 EXAM SITTING:
Tuesday 9th April
Thursday 11th April
Tuesday 16th April
Thursday 18th April
Tuesday 23rd April
Thursday 25th April
Tuesday 30th April
Thursday 2nd May
Deadline for applications to attend the course is Saturday 30th March.
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 will be discussed 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 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.
