Making the Most of Foundation Training - London - October 2011
Making the Most of Foundation Training is a 1 day course, developed by ASiT, aimed at Foundation Doctors and medical students with an interest in a career in surgery. It is free of charge and will be delivered by members of the ASiT Council.
This will be of particular value to those who are planning on applying for Core Surgical Training. The aims of this course are:
- To provide guidance to medical students and Foundation doctors on choosing a surgical career
- To provide advice on applications to core surgical training.
ASiT members who are currently Foundation Doctors or medical students will be eligible to attend. We expect this course to be popular and you are advised to reserve your place early. The full timetable and registration details are listed below.
*All course attendees will also receive a 20% discount off Examdoctor online MRCS revision courses.
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0930-1000 |
Registration |
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1000-1030 |
Overview of Surgical Training An overview of the structure of surgical training. Assessments, exams and selection points. Taking the MRCS during Foundation training. |
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1030-1100 |
Applying to Core Surgical Training The application and selection processes including interview preparation advice. |
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1100-1120 |
Coffee |
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1120-1150 |
Academic Clinical Fellowships What is an ACF? Application process, advantages and disadvantages. |
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1150-1220 |
Teaching and Training in Surgery Role of the trainee as a teacher. How to get the most from your trainer |
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1220-1250 |
Surgical Specialties Advantages and disadvantages of the various surgical specialties |
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1250-1330 |
Lunch |
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1330-1415 |
Characteristics of Surgical Trainees What are the key characteristics of surgical trainees? What are the most important qualities required to progress in surgery |
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1415-1440 |
Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme Overview of the ISCP - how it works in surgical training. |
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1440-1500 |
Coffee |
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1500-1545 |
Portfolio Development What comprises a good portfolio? Role of research and audit? How to get involved in research and audit |
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1545-1615 |
Surgical Training Abroad How to access opportunities and pursue surgical training abroad |
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1615-1630 |
ASiT and its Role for Trainees An overview of the role of ASiT - support and training opportunities available. Information on the ASiT Conference 2012 |
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1630-1635 |
Feedback and Close Opportunity to feed back on the day and concluding remarks |
Registration:
This course will be limited to ASiT members who are currently foundation doctors or medical students. Please follow the following steps to register for the course:
1) Please ensure you are a current member of ASiT. To join ASiT, please visit http://www.asit.org/join
2) Please download and print off the registration form.
3) Complete all of the fields in the registration form. Please be sure to include an email address.
4) A deposit is required to register for this course. This will be returned to you on arrival at the course. Therefore, please return the completed registration form with a cheque for £50, payable to the Association of Surgeons in Training
Send cheque and registration form to:
Laura Andrews
Association of Surgeons in Training
at The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35/43 Lincoln’s Inn Field
London
WC2A 3PN
5) Your place will be confirmed by email when we have received your completed registration form and deposit
6) Deposits will be cashed only in the event of non-attendance at the course. Two weeks notice will be required to cancel registration.
Contact
For further information please email ASiT Foundation Rep Kumaran Shanmugarajah – kumaran.shanmugarajah@gmail.com
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Added on: 19th August 2011