ASiT

ASiT Preparing for a Career in Surgery

Upcoming event in London (Oct 20th)

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ASiT 2019 Conference Announced

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Save the date: March 22-24, 2019

ASiT 2018 Yearbook Now Available!

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The Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) is an independent professional body and registered charity which works to promote the highest standards in surgical training.

The Association was originally established in 1976 and is the second largest surgical specialty association in the UK with over 2,700 members, from all ten surgical specialties. ASiT membership costs just £40 when a medical student or £60 otherwise, serving the needs of trainees through training courses, grants, prizes and fellowships.

A membership highlight is the annual ASiT Conference, with over 700 delegates attending a weekend of educational courses, lectures and topical debate on all aspects of surgery and surgical training.

ASiT represents the views of surgical trainees through representation on the councils including the Surgical Royal Colleges, ISCP, and JCST. Unlike many others, ASiT remains independent of the Royal Colleges and professional medical organisations, and is run by trainees, for trainees.

Latest News

Funded Research Positions available at UHS 18/10/2018 Are you medically qualified and ambitious with an interest in cancer research and surgery? Do you want to further your career by undertaking a higher degree in one of the UK’s leading research University? This is an exciting opportunity if you hold a current GMC registration. Please see below for two funded research positions available at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust.

ASiT IST Meet and Greet Sessions 09/10/2018 Our regional representatives are keen to meet the new IST trainees at the pilot sites. Please see below for upcoming meet and greets in your region.

ASIT REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE VACANCY – YORKSHIRE 04/09/2018 ASiT is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the position of Yorkshire Regional Representative **CLOSING 23:59, Thursday 20th September 2018 - APPLY TODAY!**

ASIT REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE VACANCY – MERSEY 04/09/2018 ASiT is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the position of Mersey Regional Representative **CLOSING 23:59, Thursday 20th September 2018 - APPLY TODAY!**

DRAFFT Impact Study - National Orthopaedic Collaborative 08/06/2018 National Orthopaedic Collaborative - DIS - the DRAFFT Impact Study. The National Orthopaedic Collaborative group is soon to begin data collection for DIS (the DRAFFT Impact Study), led by the Birmingham Orthopaedic Network ( www.bon.ac.uk ).

ASiT 2018 Conference Prize Winners 16/05/2018 Prize Winners announced for the 2018 ASiT International Surgical Conference.

ASiT Response to Oriel ST3 Applicant Decision Error 05/05/2018 ASiT response to the ST3 medical national recruitment error.

ASiT Medical Student Representative Vacancy 30/04/2018 ASiT are pleased to invite applications for ASiT Medical Student Representative. This is a fantastic opportunity, which will offer the successful applicant the chance to join the pan-specialty ASiT Council and represent medical students interested in surgery on a national scale.

New ASiT President Announced - Gemma Humm 09/04/2018 Read our new president, Gemma Humm's recent interview with the Royal College of Surgeons in England.

Latest Events

NSTC: Upper Limb Trauma Cadaveric Course The day has been designed with maximum hands on operating time, so that every delegate will be able to perform every procedure under direct supervision, in a unique intensive series of practical surgical cadaveric workshops In addition, the faculty will provide didactic lectures an open forum and case base discussions This course is suitable for Orthopaedic Trainees ST3 –ST8 and Consultants

ALSGBI - Avoiding Complications In Surgery Please see poster for full details on the ALSGBI Laparoscopic Surgery Training Day, Annual Scientific Meeting and ALTS Meeting.

Pituitary Gland Surgery Course This course is designed for Neurosurgeons, Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons and Skull base Surgeons who are interested in the most recent developments in Endoscopic Surgery of the Cranial Base and Pituitary Gland. This comprehensive one day course is a presentation of minimally invasive techniques for Endoscopic and Transcranial surgery of the Pituitary Fossa and Cranial Base.

UK HPB Robotic Surgery Conference and Hands on Dissection Course A two day intensive course on HPB robotic surgery using fresh frozen cadavers. Please see below for full details.

ASIT EMERGENCY CROSS COVER COURSE - ** NOW FULLY BOOKED ** This course is designed to help you deliver safe care when on-call by covering key emergencies across surgical specialties, and will include: general surgery, vascular surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, urology and paediatric surgery.

RSM: Teach the teacher This practical two-day course will empower clinical teachers with the knowledge, confidence and skills to teach effectively in a wide range of settings. This course will allow you to understand how adults learn, and use this understanding to improve your own teaching skills, identify and overcome the barriers to effective teaching, and adapt teaching methods for different teaching scenarios.

St George's Surgical Society International Conference This year our one-day event will have four super-specialties (eight stations!) for delegates to rotate through. Using state-of-the-art equipment with leading consultants, this is a unique opportunity for students to fully immerse themselves and have a special insight into different career paths.

16th Basic Biomechanics in Orthopaedics (BBiOrtho) Course We are pleased to announce the date for the 16th Basic Biomechanics in Orthopaedics (BBiOrth) course, which shall be taking place on Saturday 15 December 2018 at The Royal Society of Medicine. It is aimed at junior doctors and junior registrars, who would like to increase their understanding of Orthopaedics.

M42 Coloproctology Course This course provides a detailed introduction to colorectal surgery, with emphasis on clinical aspects of the speciality. The format of the course includes lectures from recognised experts, interactive case presentations and a radiology session.

Latest Resources

Trauma Emergency Laparatomy Audit By collecting relevant data on all trauma patients who undergo laparotomy within 24 hours of admission we hope to provide a contemporaneous account of damage control resuscitation and laparotomy in the UK. The findings of this audit will identify areas for further research and innovation and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Price Thomas Fellowship 2019 - Travelling Surgical Society The Price Thomas Fellowship offers the opportunity to senior trainees and newly appointed consultants to travel outside UK and present their work in a different environment. The holders (usually two) of the 2019 award will travel to Malta (10-17 May 2019). During this time they will deliver at least two papers at scientific meetings at the Mater Dei Malta University Hospital. The bursary will cover registration fees, travelling expenses, hotel costs and all organised meals.

10% off for ASiT members - TM Lewin Exclusive 10% off offer for ASiT members on all TM Lewin products.

QOLCARE Study Group: National Study of Resilience and Burnout in UK Doctors The survey aims to explore how doctors rate their professional quality of life and job satisfaction. It also aims to quantify resilience and assess what coping mechanisms doctors are using.

Ophthalmology Research Grants - RCSEd and Royal Blind RCSEd and Royal Blind are officially acceptng applications for funding for major project grnats (up to £60,000) and small research support grants for ongoing research (up to £10,000).

ATILLA STUDY (NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC TRAINEE COLLABORATIVE) The ATILLA (Administration of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Lower Limb Arthroplasty) Study is a two week snapshot of practice that aims to establish current practice of TXA administration in patients undergoing primary lower limb arthroplasty procedures. Data collection will run from 03.09.18 to 17.09.18.

Mentorship in Surgery and Obstetrics/Gynaecology This study aims at investigating levels of mentorship at different stages of training in Surgery and Obstetrics/Gynaecology and its impact on careers.

Association of Surgeons in Training respond to Professor Sir Norman Williams’s review into gross negligence manslaughter(GNM) in Healthcare published 11th June 2018. The Williams review into Gross Negligence Manslaughter (GNM) in Healthcare is of particular relevance to trainees of all specialties in light of the recent outcome of the Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba case. Association of Surgeons in Training respond to Professor Sir Norman Williams’s review into gross negligence manslaughter(GNM) in Healthcare published 11th June 2018.

Postdoctoral Career Development Fellowships for Clinicians - Francis Crick Institute Applications for Crick and Crick-Cancer Research UK (Crick-CRUK) postdoctoral career development fellowships for clinicians are now open.

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