Events

Category: Foundation - F2 Regional Teaching Programme

Date: June 6th 2014

Location: Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB

This course is designed to help Core Medical Trainees learn about familiar and less familiar medical emergencies in a realistic, non-threatening and fun environment. 

State of the art medical simulation facilities are put to good use with consultant and senior SpR led small group sessions designed to challenge and educate at the same time. Scenarios are changed for each course and simulate a ward environment with (in)complete notes and radiology, helpful (or not) F1s and phone negotiations with tired and grumpy consultants. 

Topics on previous courses have included: 

• Variceal bleeding and chronic liver disease (with spectacular special effects!)
• Thyroid storm in pregnancy
• Dissecting thoracic aneurysm
• Hands on teaching on USS guided central line placement and Sengstaken tube
• Advanced communication and ethical dilemmas 

Severn’s Regional F2 Teaching Programme encourages foundation trainees to experience training as part of the Foundation School, enabling us to use the faculty members who are keen to deliver proven educational material as required by the Foundation Curriculum and also offers an opportunity for trainees to network, an important part of professional development. The programme culminates with an Innovations Presentation day offering foundation trainees at F1 and F2 level the opportunity to present their work and receive regional recognition.

The programme uses days from the study leave allocation. Study leave will need to be agreed and booked prior to booking on to the courses. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, bookings must be made in advance through the Managed Learning Environment.