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AWABs - Monday 21st October at GUH
Thursday 19th September 2024
The first AWABs day of the new academic year will run on Monday 21st October at the Grange University Hospital. See further details in Courses and Study Days section and link below to book. AWABs October
Transfer Training
Thursday 19th September 2024
Transfer training courses are available at the Grange University Hospital throughout the academic year. 2024 dates at GUH October 15th December 10th 2025 dates at GUH Tuesday 4th Feb Thursday 10th April Monday 9th June Friday 19th September Tuesday 2nd December Please contact Sian Pritchard for further details and to book a space. sian.pritchard6@wales.nhs.uk
Stage 1 Professionalism Day - Friday 17th January 2025
Thursday 19th September 2024
The next Stage 1 Professionalism Study day will run on Friday 17th January 2025. This day will focus on challenging clinical scenarios faced by anaesthetists in training and addresses the RCoA 2021 Curriculum requirements for Domain 1 of the Generic Professional Capabilities (Professional Behaviours and Communication). This will enable all Stage 1 trainees to evidence this domain in their portfolios. Stage 1 Professionalism Day
Final SWAC - Thursday 7th November
Thursday 19th September 2024
The next Final SWAC will run at Llandough Education Centre on Thursday 7th November 2024. Please contact Dr Simon Slinn at Simon.Slinn@wales.nhs.uk for further information and to book a space.
Return to Anaesthesia Course - Thursday 26th September
Wednesday 5th June 2024
The next Return to Anaesthesia course will run in UHW on Thursday 26th September. This is a one day course designed to provide workshops and simulation scenarios relevant to work in anaesthetics. It is suitable for those who have taken time out of clinical work for any reason and are planning their return to practice. Please contact Dr Gemma Phillips Gemma.Phillips3@wales.nhs.uk for further information or to book a place.
Oswestry Regional Anaesthesia Course Thursday 10th October 2024
Tuesday 28th May 2024
Oswestry Regional Anaesthesia Course The School would like to promote a regional anaesthesia course which will be delivered by this specialist centre in October 2024 for all Stages of training. The centre is keen to showcase to all Wales trainees the opportunities available in regional anaesthesia with the potential to discuss with trainers Special Interest areas in orthopaedics and regional anaesthesia. Course Flyer Course Programme
Primary SWAC Thursday 24th October 2024 - Booking and Call for Examiners
Tuesday 28th May 2024
The next Primary SWAC course will run on Thursday 24th October 2024 at the Royal Gwent Hospital. Please see further details in Primary Courses and Study Days and booking link here SWAC Booking If you are a trainer or a Stage 2/3 trainee who would be interested in being faculty for this course - please contact Christopher.Whitfield@wales.nhs.uk for further information.
New guidance for Pain Medicine
Tuesday 21st May 2024
L Emmett
Please find attached an excellent guidance document for Pain Medicine at each stage of training created by Dr Sonia Pierce. Pain Medicine Guidance
AWAG Conference 2024
Wednesday 8th May 2024
L Emmett
The All Wales Airway Group 2024 Annual Conference is now available for booking! Friday 4th October at the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. Use the QR code on the attached poster for further information and booking details!
North Wales Final Viva Course - Weds 5th June
Thursday 25th April 2024
The North Wales Final Viva course will take place on Weds 5th June 2024 at Ysbyty Glan Clywd. Please contact Dr Nia Williams Nia.Williams2@wales.nhs.uk for further information and to book.
Pain Medicine Study Day - Friday 31st May 2024
Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Please find a link to further information and booking for the Pain Medicine Study Day to be held in the Medical Education Centre at Llandough on Friday 31st May 2024. Pain Study Day
Return To Training and Peer Mentoring
Monday 25th March 2024
We have a new Return to Training page on the website, including details on the RTT peer mentoring scheme RTT Peer mentoring. You will also find paperwork, RTT leads for each Health Board and further resources.