Friday 4th June 2021
Announcing the Imperial Novice Course - February/March 2021 please contact info@imperialnovice.com for details
Freely available to all Imperial School of Anaesthesia Trainees
Consultant led course - intense viva preparation including exam technique
The Marsden have a slot open for their airway research fellowship from Aug 2021. They will be considering any applications that arrive by/on the 4th December and plan to interview on the 18th December. The application is through the Marsden website fellowship pages (and not NHS jobs).
Please apply now for Fellowship posts in 2021/2022
Register to attend this Online event
12 month post involving 50% education and 50% clinical work. Develop and deliver educational opportunities for anaesthetic trainees including simulation training. Funding available to undertake a PG Cert in Education.
2 six month posts starting Feb '21 and Feb '22
Reminder for ST6s
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.
