Hi Lisa,

there are a number of 'courses' that trainees in Paediatric Surgery are
expected to attend:

1) BAPS 4 times during 6 years training
2) SpR training days (?number, I think it is supposed to be at least 6)
3) Surgical basic skills course (first 1-3 years of SpR training)
4) Management course in last 1-2years

There are other courses which are very useful, but are not compulsory (I
think these should be compulsory in the future given decreases in exposure
and length of training):

1) Oxford Neonatal surgery course
2) Cambridge Urology course
3) Basic Sciences course (Birmingham)
4) BAPS trauma study day
5) BAPS oncology study day
6) Laparoscopic course (Leeds course run by Mr Najmalden is very good)
7) Pena anorectal surgery course

There are other courses, and this is a far from exhaustive list.If others
on this group would like to rectify any obvious ommissions I would be very
pleased.)

Best Wishes,

Liam McCarthy
National Training Rep (Outgoing)

Dear All,
> Hello- I'm the SHO3 at Yorkhill and attend the Edin College trainees
> advisory board (TSAB). Due to reforms afoot of study leave allowance and
> funding the TSAB is keen to get a list of core and specialist courses for
> Paeds surgery registrars- see Anna Paisley's email to the group at the end
> of Septmeber.
> I would be grateful if you would give me a list of what you consider to be
> core and specialist courses along with any recent costs and duration of
> these courses.
> Many thanks,
> Lisa Steven