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The APAGBI have just published valuable new guidance to support the curriculum requirements for all Stages of training in paediatric anaesthesia. The guidance has been produced in conjunction with the RCoA/APA with the support of Dr Mari Roberts and Dr Gethin Pugh who are both Wales anaesthetists. It consists of suggested reading, a variety of podcasts and tutorials and an excellent paediatric anaesthesia for beginner’s guide. I would encourage you all to refer to these when completing your paediatric training at any Stage of training. Paediatric Key Capabilities Guidance

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Anaesthetists in Training are invited to submit an abstract for e-presentation at the virtual Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice meeting. Four abstracts will be selected by a panel to present their poster orally and have the opportunity to win a prize. A trainee must be the lead author. Posters should fall under the theme of 'Patient Safety and / or Quality Improvement'. The closing date for entries is midnight on Monday 13 January 2025. A panel of RCoA judges will assess all submissions shortly after the closing date. Authors will be notified week commencing 3 February 2025 if they have been invited to display their poster at the Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice conference. Further details, including the application form are available here.…

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*British Pain Society ASM 3rd-5th June 2025* Wales is hosting the BPS ASM June 3rd-5th, 2025, at the ICC Newport. This three-day Scientific Programme will reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the speciality and Society, offering an array of topical debates, lectures, workshops, and sessions designed to foster scientific and clinical discussions. This will be a fantastic opportunity to submit an abstract or present any work you may be undertaking on a pain medicine topic. Further details: BPSASM 2025 See the Pain Medicine tab for more opportunities and updates. Pain Medicine

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The dates confirmed for AWABs for the 2024/25 academic year are: Monday 21st October - Grange University Hospital Wednesday 4th December 2024 – Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Morriston Education Centre. Friday 7th March 2025 - MPEC, Bridgend Wednesday 26th March 2025 – Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Rhyl Wednesday 7th May 2025 - Wrexham Maelor Medical Institute. Cardiff & Vale - May 2025, tbc. Booking links and programmes will circulate nearer the time for all dates.

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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

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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.

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We are very excited to publish the programme for the Sustaining a Career in Anaesthesia / Intensive Care Medicine study day next Weds 20th March in Sophia Gardens. Please contact Amrit.Dhadda@wales.nhs.uk with any queries. Sustaining a Career in Anaesthesia/ICM Programme

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COPMED have published guidance detailing the considerations for trainees wishing to undertake additional work/locums whilst in a postgraduate training programme. The guidance refers to both full time and LTFT trainees and is also a useful reference for trainers in educational supervisor roles and in managing rota queries. Educational supervisors should be encouraged to discuss with the trainee any additional activity as part of their ongoing review of training progression and curriculum requirements prior to ARCP review. COPMED Additional Work Guidance

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The new Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Leave guidance booklet can be accessed by clicking this link. The new and detailed guidance booklet should provide everything you need in planning your maternity, paternity or shared parental leave. This resource covers many important aspects including who to notify, how to plan your accrued annual leave, how to plan your return to work, pay and keeping in touch days. There are links to all the useful pages included and everything is accessible in one concise booklet. A useful checklist of jobs is included to ensure everything is in place to support your leave.

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