http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/news en richard@schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-09-01T06:00:44+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/london_anaesthetic_trainee_day_friday_29th_october/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/london_anaesthetic_trainee_day_friday_29th_october/#When:06:00:44Z You are invited to this unique event showcasing the variety, expertise and high quality of training that the London Academy of Anaesthesia has to offer. It’s open to all London Anaesthetic, ACCS and ICM trainees and is FREE to attend. We will have exciting talks from: Dr Archie Brain – creator of the LMA Dr David Ziderman – lead medic for the 2012 Olympics Dr Celine Duquenoy – vet anaesthetist to exotic animals and many more.... There are also generous prizes for those submitting a short report of their interesting OOP–C, E, T or R. The day will finish with a free drinks reception and a chance for you to meet and chat with fellow trainees. Book your study leave now and we look forward to seeing you on the 29th! Watch this space for more details.... 2010-09-01T06:00:44+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/recruitment_into_ct1_and_st3_in_2011/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/recruitment_into_ct1_and_st3_in_2011/#When:06:00:11Z Recruitment for 2011 Coordinated recruitment will take place for all points of entry for 2011 (CT1, CT2, ACCS and ST3). This is being conducted in close liaison with the Department of Health and the NHS West Midlands Workforce Deanery. CT1 ACCS recruitment will also be coordinated nationally by the NHS West Midlands Workforce Deanery and information will be available on the NHS West Midlands Workforce Deanery website and on Royal College of Anaesthetists website. More details are available here. 2010-08-27T06:00:11+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/logbook_for_trainees_in_pain_medicine/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/logbook_for_trainees_in_pain_medicine/#When:03:27:34Z A new Pain Medicine logbook has been kindly and diligently put together by Roger Laishley and Barry Miller.  The logbook has been developed as a standalone record using a spreadsheet model and will work with Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice or iWork. There is an FAQ included for further information.  The logbook is available at the following URL for download: http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/index.asp?PageID=1566 2010-08-11T03:27:34+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/ultrasound_guided_regional_anaesthesia_course/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/ultrasound_guided_regional_anaesthesia_course/#When:06:00:24Z Wednesday 8th December 2010. An exciting one day ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia (UGRA) introduction course at the new University College Hospital (UCH) Education Centre. Hands on ultrasound scanning experience with live models in small groups. One-2-one instruction of in-plane and out-of-plane ultrasound needling techniques by interventional radiologists with phantom models. We have a really friendly faculty focused on teaching you how to have lots of fun learning this challenging technique! Download application form from website; http://www.ucl.ac.uk/anaesthesia/education/UltrasoundRegional 2010-08-06T06:00:24+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/society_of_bariatric_anaesthetists/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/society_of_bariatric_anaesthetists/#When:15:40:13Z Dear Fellow Trainee- I would like to draw your attention to the SOCIETY OF BARIATRIC ANESTHETISTS (SOBA) UK. http://www.sobauk.com As I am sure you are all increasingly aware, we have to manage obese patients on a daily basis in all sub-specialties. This can sometimes be a daunting prospect. SOBA run a one-day meeting three times a year entitled ‘How to Anaesthetise the Bariatric Patient’, although mainly attended by consultants in the field, this is an excellent way of obtaining the tips to manage even the bariatric patient for non-bariatric surgery. The RCOA is currently planning new college training competencies in bariatric and obesity anaesthesia. SOBA is involved in this process, so if you want to be ahead of the game, come visit our website. Bariatric Surgery is a rapidly growing field and many hospitals are considering establishing or increasing a bariatric service. In terms of future career planning, this field is one you should really be aware of. Whilst many trainees have little exposure to bariatric anaesthesia training, SOBA members are able to access a directory of day-visit centers, happy to provide a ‘taster’ of the specialty. There are training regions that have Bariatric Anaesthesia Fellowships. I myself am undertaking one currently and it is an excellent opportunity to gain transferable skills. If you are interested in this, you should contact our Fellows Representative at clinicalfellow@sobauk.com . We are calling for posters and oral presentation for the September Chichester Bariatric Meeting 2010. The best submission will win a prize. A selection of the best original work will also be considered for publication in ‘Anaesthesia’. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 6th September and all criteria can be found on the SOBA website http://www.sobauk.com or http://www.chichesterbariatric.org . The meeting program and downloadable registration form can also be found there. For further information please visit our website http://www.sobauk.com or please contact me on traineerep@sobauk.com Looking forward to hearing from you, Malthi Dudley Trainee Rep, Society of Bariatric Anaesthetists, UK. 2010-08-02T15:40:13+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/are_you_due_a_rita_or_arcp/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/are_you_due_a_rita_or_arcp/#When:06:00:58Z If any trainee has not received a date for their RITA/ARCP but believes that they are due to be seen, please contact the Administrator, Ann Robinson on schoolofanaesthesia@nhs.net 2010-07-19T06:00:58+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/novice_anaesthetists_survey_ct1_ct2/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/novice_anaesthetists_survey_ct1_ct2/#When:06:00:37Z All CT1s and CT2s - Please take 5 minutes to take this survey (you will need your logbook to hand!) I’m conducting a little survey on the experience and attitudes of novice anaesthetists within the school. I’m looking at whether trainees have differing skills and experience dependent on whether their first six months was spent at a teaching hospital or DGH. The survey is only 10 questions, and takes about 5 minutes to complete. Thanks in advance. Malthi Dudley. Copy and paste the link below into your browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/59RJK8N 2010-05-18T06:00:37+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/perioperative_medicine_academic_training_forum/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/perioperative_medicine_academic_training_forum/#When:09:31:35Z We have established a trainee-led perioperative research training group. We are organising a pan-London conference for all those involved in the perioperative medicine research translational pathway. This conference is aimed at scientists to clinicians, basic researchers to clinical researchers, medical students to consultants, and BSc students to professors. The aim of our group and this conference is to improve and promote research training, networking and collaboration within our specialties, and ultimately the beneficial translation of this research to our patients. More information at http://www.periopresearch.com 2010-04-14T09:31:35+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/2010_curriculum_implementation/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/2010_curriculum_implementation/#When:09:55:47Z The GMC have approved the College’s implementation plan to transfer trainees currently on the existing 2007 GMC approved CCT in Anaesthetics curriculum to the 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics curriculum. In approving the implementation plan, the GMC has recognised that the training at the basic and intermediate levels in the two curricula [2007 and 2010] are equivalent and therefore trainees who transfer will be eligible for a CCT on successful completion of the UK approved programme. In addition, the GMC has agreed transitional arrangements for the recognition of examination credits accrued prior to transfer to the new curriculum. Implementation The implementation plan for the 2010 curriculum is as follows: · All CT1 trainees starting from August 2010 will be appointed to a programme using the 2010 curriculum. · All CT2 to ST5 trainees will be transferred to the 2010 curriculum in August 2010 or all CT2 to ST5 in August 2011. · The decision of when to transfer to the 2010 curriculum [August 2010 or August 2011] lies with the School of Anaesthesia and not with an individual trainee. · All trainees starting ST6 and 7 in the year the School transfers CT2-ST5 trainees to the 2010 curriculum will remain on the 2007 curriculum. · The 2007 curriculum will continue as an approved curriculum until midnight, 31 December 2015 to allow those less than fulltime ST 6 and 7 trainees to complete their CCT. · Some limited flexibility in deferring ST3/4 units of training to ST5 will be available for ST4 trainees for the year of transfer. Transitional arrangements of examination credits for implementation of 2010 curriculum Transitional arrangements have been agreed with the GMC for those trainees who were appointed to a CCT programme in Anaesthetics prior to 1 August 2010 and who are transferred to the approved 2010 curriculum. For trainees who have completed the respective Irish examination in its entirety [i.e. the Primary and/or Final] by the date of transfer to the 2010 curriculum, the examination will be recognised for the award of a CCT. For those trainees who have partly completed the Irish examination, such as the MCQ component only, on transfer to the 2010 curriculum, there are two options: · Complete the Irish examination and proceed with the training programme for the award of a CESR[CP]; or · Complete the RCoA examination [within the rules for number of permitted attempts and exam validity] Please note, the Irish examinations are currently not approved tests of knowledge for the award of a CCT for the 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics curriculum. If a trainee eligible for a CCT after transferring from the 2007 curriculum completes an Irish examination after 1 August 2010 or 1 August 2011 (depending which year the School transfers to the new curriculum] in lieu of the respective UK examination, the trainee will lose their eligibility for a CCT but will be eligible for the CESR[CP] instead. 2010-04-12T09:55:47+00:00 http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/music_from_the_genome_events/ http://www.schoolofanaesthesia.co.uk/index.php?/site/music_from_the_genome_events/#When:14:16:50Z Dear Colleagues, Please see below an exciting venture into genomics and music ability led by=a Wellcome Trust funded anaesthetist, Dr Andrew Morley, Consultant at Guy’= and St Thomas’ NHS Trust. Best wishes, Perioperative Medicine Academic Training Group London Academy of Anaesthesia http://www.perioperativemedicineforum.org LAAAcademics@londondeanery.ac.uk. Calling all anaesthetists. ‘Music from the genome’ events. Some of you may be already aware of the ‘Music from the Genome’ research pr=ject. It is being directed by Andrew Morley, a consultant anaesthetist at =uy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, and is funded by the Wellcome Trust. It com=ines a study of the genetic determinants of musical ability (comparing the=DNA of 250 choral singers with that of 250 non-musicians) with the creatio= of a new 40-part unaccompanied choral work for the New London Chamber Cho=r (NLCC), entitled “Allele”. Many of the “non-musician” participants in th= genetic study were recruited at anaesthetic events in London and the Sout=. “Allele” is being written by Michael Zev Gordon (winner 2008 British Compos=r of the Year choral section) and Ruth Padel (well-known poet and Charles =arwin’s great great grand-daughter). Michael has used the results of each =ndividual singer’s genetic analysis to create their part. The NLCC singers=will effectively be singing their own genes.  There are a few project related events between now and summer and the first=is at the Southbank Centre on Wednesday March 3rd. This is part of their s=ries of talks on Music and Writing. It will feature a short introduction f=om Andrew about the science behind the piece and then a conversation betwe=n Andrew, Michael and Ruth, chaired by the writer and academic, Eva Hoffma=. Michael has written about ¼ of the piece already and there will be a f=w excerpts for discussion, recently recorded by the choir. The whole thing=will last about 90 minutes and the link is below. The piece itself will be premiered at Diamond Light, the UK’s National Sync=rotron Facility in Didcot, on the evening of Fri 9th July. This will be as=part of an NLCC concert to be held in the atrium of the Synchrotron buildi=g. The New London Chamber Choir are top notch, but pretty uncompromising c=ampions of contemporary music. Traditionalists, however, will be happy to =earn that the programme includes Spem in Allium (Tallis), together with Ma=er Christi (Tavener), Sanctum est Verum Lumen (Gabriel Jackson), Libera No=. 1 & 2 (Sheppard) and Lux Aeterna (Ligeti). The concert will be preceded =y a bookable tour of the facility itself. It’s pretty awe-inspiring - a so=t of mini-CERN, visited for inspiration by the producers of one of the mor= recent Bond films and the latest Dan Brown. There will be a Q&A afterward= with Andrew, Michael and James Weeks, the choir’s musical director. On Saturday 10th July, the NLCC will be doing a similar concert, featuring =llele, at Cheltenham Music Festival in Cheltenham College Chapel, with a s=ort pre-performance introduction from Andrew about the science. Tickets on=sale via the website from early April. The final, London performance will =e at the end of a Music from the Genome evening at the Royal Society of Me=icine on 13th July under their public engagement banner. Marcus du Sautoy,=Oxford Professor of the Public Understanding of Science will open the proc=edings with a lecture on “How science feeds the arts” or similar. Thereaft=r some short talks from Michael, Ruth and Andrew - the choir will do the T=llis and finally, Allele. Entry free. Friendly anaesthetists especially welcome at any of these! http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/learning-participation/tickets/ruth-p=del-michael-zev-gordon-andrew-morley-50439 2010-04-08T14:16:50+00:00