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The Association of Surgeons in Training represents all surgical trainees at regional and national level.
ASiT represents the views of all surgical trainees on the major surgical councils and committees in the UK.
The Modernising Medical Careers programme is changing the face of surgical training as we know it. Individuals wishing to pursue a career in surgery must familiarise themselves with this programme and align their CV appropriately. We are lobbying hard to see a fair period of transition for all trainees but the situation is changing daily. Please see the various documents below for current positions on MTAS and MMC.
Very soon we will say good-bye to this website. It has served us well and over the last 4 years our communication with our members has become almost entirely electronic. But this format is now looking tired and we have a number of new features we are excited to be introducing ...
ASiT continues to lobby on the European Working Time Directive and has submitted a report to the UK Government and European bodies, and some preliminary responses have been received. ASiT will be entering into negotiations with the British Medical Association JDC to establish ways forward for Surgery. We are making representation to the UEMS on behalf of Surgical Trainees.
We are pleased to announce that we will be expanding our role with regards to careers advice for medical students. Medical student affiliate membership is now available with special offers, including up to 30% off books from leading publishers and reduced price courses.
ASiT is keen to hear from members about current concerns and participation in the email discussion group is a valuable way to keep in touch and let us know what is going on.
Please JOIN ASiT and let us know what concerns you at this time.
Ewen Harrison, ASiT President
ASiT Corporate Partners
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Medical Protection Society |
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COOK |
iSurgicals |
Pfizer |
Medical Sickness Society |
Vacant |
Further details of our corporate sponsors can be found on the sponsors page.
Education from Ansell - MRSA, Handwashing, Double Gloving, and Surgical Site Infections
Education from Cook - Surgisis Biodesign in Hernia Repair
Latest News
- Silver Scalpel Award 2007/08 Winner
- National Fellowship Scheme - ASiT response - March 08
- Core Surgical Training - ASiT Discussion Document - 16 February 08
- Final Tooke Report Published - 8 January 2008
- ASiT annouce 20% discount for members from Oxford University Press - 8 January 2008
- Important letter from MMC regarding applications to specialty training 2008
ASIT Approved Courses
- Hernia Masterclass - June 2008 - Edinburgh
- Cambridge MRCS Viva and Clinical Masterclass Courses - Cambridge - April/May 2008
- Advanced laparoscopy course for the upper GI surgeon - April 2008 - Telford - ASiT member discount
- General Paediatric Surgery for Paediatric Surgical Trainees - March 2008 - Birmingham
- Manchester MRCS Viva Course (ASiT Affiliated) - March 2008 - Manchester
- Research Tools for Clinicians - February 2008 - Manchester
- North West Region MRCS Clinical Course - May 2008 - Manchester
- ALS/ASiT Laparoscopic Course - November 2007 - Newcastle
- Anatomy for Surgeons MRCS Revision Course - Leeds - January 2008
Hot Topics from the ASiT Members' Forum
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Latest Topics from the ASiT Members' Forum
- There are currently no hot topics.
Latest Documents
- National Fellowship Scheme - ASiT Response - March 08 - Amended 7 April 08
- National Fellowship Scheme - ASiT Response - March 08
- Structure of Core Surgical Training - ASiT Discussion Document
- ASiT response to the interim report of the MMC (Tooke) Inquiry 20 November 07
- ASiT response to the MMC (England) Consultation document 25 September 07
- ASiT response to the MMC (Tooke) Inquiry 20 July 07
- Response from GMC re: Hours declarations
- Letter to GMC re: False hours declarations
- Distribution of additional ST3 places (DoH)
- DoH guidance for MMC Second Round (England only)
- ASiT Press Statement following PRCSEng withdrawal from review group
26 May 2007 - ASiT Presentation ASGBI hot-topics session 16th April 2007
- ASiT Press Statement re: MTAS Friday 16th March 2007
- Letter to Professor Douglas 16th March 2007
- ASiT opinion on MTAS
- Letter to Mr Ribeiro re: MTAS Review Panel Report
- Press Release relating to letter to Patricia Hewitt
- Letter to Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt Re: MTAS
- Editable Portfolio Divider cards and information
- Appraisal Folder Information
- Response to PMETB Fees Consultation 2006
- Response from Mr Ribeiro re: Letter on GPSIS
- Letter to Mr Ribeiro re: GPSIS
- MMC: The Facts (MMC Information Booklet)
- Important Advice for SHOs re: MRCS (RCSEd)
- ASIT, MMC, and Selection (Powerpoint Show)
- Response from Dr Sarah Thomas
- JCHST MMC Selection details
- Who Should Pay for Surgical Training? ASGBI Newsletter article
- Letter to BMA JDC Re: Age discrimination in MMC transition
- Joint ASiT/BOTA Response to RCSEng SCP* membership proposals
- Silver scapel award 2006
- MMC and Getting into Higher Surgical Training: Advice for SHOs (RCSEng)
- Response to PMETB fees consultation 2005
- National Survey of Trainee Doctors
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Joint JDC/AoMRC Trainees’ Committee position statement on on-call rooms
- Anatomy for Surgeons Flyer