ASiT

ASiT Silver Scalpel Award 2019

Nominations open now - Deadline: 9th December, 2018

Nominate today!

ASiT Yearbook Cover Competition 2019

Could you be our cover star?

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ASiT International Surgical Conference 2019

Registrations and abstract submissions - Now Open!

Join us in Belfast, March 22nd - 24th.

ASiT International Surgical Conference 2019

ASiT 2018 Yearbook Now Available!

Access the ASiT 2018 Yearbook here

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

ASiT Yearbook Cover 2019 Competition 16/11/2018 The theme of the 2019 yearbook is #surgicalinnovation and we are looking for a DIGITAL IMAGE to print as the front cover of our yearbook, making its way onto coffee tables and book shelves of over 3000 surgical trainees all over the UK and Ireland!

ASIT REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE VACANCY – EAST MIDLANDS 13/11/2018 ASiT is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the position of East Midlands Regional RepresentativeWe welcome members to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, which will offer the successful applicant the chance to join the pan-speciality ASiT Council and represent the doctors and medical students on a national scale. Deadline: Monday 3rd December 2018

ASiT Silver Scalpel Award 2019 - Nominations Now Open! 10/11/2018 Over the past decade the prestigious Silver Scalpel Award has played a vital part in recognising trainers that go the extra mile for their trainees, while at the same time promoting the highest standards of surgical training. We want to hear from you, the trainee, about any surgical trainer (non-training grade) that you feel deserves this prestigious award.

ASiT/AoMS Medical Student Essay Prize 2019 18/10/2018 ASiT is now accepting entries for our second annual ASiT/AoMS Medical Student Essay Prize. Deadline: November 21st, 2018. Please see this section for full details.

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 ).

Latest Events

BMA CLINICAL ACADEMIC TRAINEES CONFERENCE 2019 This exciting one-day conference is organised by and for clinical academic trainees and will provide a national forum in which to network, learn how to make the most of your academic training and develop your career.

RSM Presents: The WHO Safety Checklist 2019 Meeting This meeting features the history of the checklist, compares and contrasts successes (and failures) around the world, the role of checklists in patient safety education and training, and looks at checklist challenges in a range of clinical settings around the world.

ASiT Foundation Skills in Mentoring Course - January 2019, UCL **Fully Booked** Mentors play a crucial role in enabling doctors to realise their potential.The ASiT Mentoring Scheme aims to provide peer mentoring, matching mentees with mentors. Mentees and mentors can be of any grade or subspecialty, from medical student to retired consultant. To become a mentor, you need to have done the ASiT mentoring course or equivalent and apply to be matched with a mentee.

Essential Skills in Surgery - Walsall - ** Fully Booked ** Two-day interactive course for junior trainees (FY2 – CT2) covering essential knowledge and practical skills required for early surgical training A useful contribution to knowledge base and surgical portfolio.

Welsh FRCS VIVA General Surgery Revision Course This will be an intensive 1 day course, with the emphasis on simulating exam conditions in a formative environment. Each candidate will experience simulated VIVAs, Clinical Stations and Academic Papers with immediate discussion and feedback.

26th Sylvester O'Halloran Perioperative Symposium 26th Sylvester O'Halloran Perioperative Symposium

ASiT 2019 Conference Gala Dinner Join us for the 2019 ASiT Gala Dinner at the beautiful Belfast City Hall.

ASiT International Conference 2019 - Hackathon ASiT is proud to announce we are hosting our first Hackathon event proudly supported by BBraun, to run in parallel with our 2019 International Conference in Belfast.

ASiT Conference 2019 - Abstract Submission The ASiT International Surgical Conference 2019 will be held in the impressive City of Belfast, March 22nd-24th 2019. There are 24 abstract categories - see full information here. Submit your abstract today!

Latest Resources

CST Interview Guru Online Course Exclusive discount for ASiT members - comprehensive online interview course for CST interview preparation.

ENT Interview Guru Online Course ENT Interview Guru is the first and only comprehensive online ST3 ENT Interview resource aimed at those applying for applying for an ENT National Training Number. Exclusive 25% off for ASiT members!

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare: National Sustainable Operating Theatres Network Manager The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare is now recruiting for a surgical trainee who is passionate about the environment to become our National Sustainable Operating Theatres Network Manager. Please see this section for full details.

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.

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