MSc in Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCL

Applications are open for the new MSc in burns, plastic and reconstructive surgery at UCL.

Further details are available from the website.

"This new programme aims to impart a core Knowledge and understanding of burns, plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques, and to equip healthcare professionals and scientists with the research techniques and translational tools necessary for research in this expanding field. 

Students will acquire both scientific and clinical research skills in plastic and reconstructive surgery, develop the necessary transferable skills (laboratory, critical, synthetic), and learn an appreciation of the needs and requirements of patients requiring this speciality."

Cadaveric Flap Course 2013

Cadaveric Flap Course 2013

Clinical Lecturer Trauma Surgery with associated MD, Morriston Hospital, Swansea

Swansea University -Morriston Hospital

£32,526 - £37,448 pa
Ref: AC00417

An exciting post is available, ideal for a junior surgeon (post-MRCS) or more senior post CCT applicant interested in Trauma Care from either the perspective of Trauma & Orthopaedics, or Burns & Plastic Surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to complete a higher degree during the tenure of the appointment.

The post is funded through the MSc in Trauma Surgery (Civilian/Military) Programme, unique and innovative both in course content and assessment methods. Award of the Clinical Tutor or Lecturer post title will depend upon previous research achievements.

The Clinical Tutor/Lecturer will be an essential member of the team delivering the programme, developing the simulation teaching methods and material. The postholder will also be involved in pre-clinical and clinical medical student teaching, along with managing distance learning material.

This post is available from August 2013 for a period of 1 year in the first instance (with extension up to 2 years dependent upon engagement with a higher degree). The salary will be based on payscales appropriate to experience. The post-holder will undertake a basic working week, comprising 40 hours, and will work in conjunction with Professor Ian Pallister (Trauma & Orthopaedics) and Mr Peter Drew Consultant in Burns & Plastic Surgery and be based at Morriston Hospital. Although this post is not recognised for training, it would be attractive to those interested in pursuing a career in Trauma & Orthopaedics or Burns & Plastic Surgery wishing to broaden their experience and enhance the academic aspects of their training. The post-holder will have access to University facilities, and hold an honorary NHS contract.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Professor Ian Pallister, Professor of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Morriston Hospital, Swansea. Tel: 01792 703166 or email: [email protected]

For more info and to apply click here

Microsurgery Training Course, Basel Switzerland

Flyer Mib Advanced Course 2013 Englisch

Pre-exam Interdisciplinary Cleft Lip and Palate Study Day

Poster

BSSH Study Day for Hand Diploma

On Thursday 13th of June the BSSH have organised a mock exam/study day for those interested in the taking the diploma of hand surgery. 

The course takes place one day before the instructional course. 

It is completely free and all are welcome.

The venue for the course is the Double Tree Hotel, 1 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3DG. 

The aim is to start this at 3pm.

If interested in attending please email [email protected]

ESPRAS Fellowship

ESPRAS has a number of fellowships available for final year trainees and those recently post-CCT.

Applications must be received by June 30th.

Details below:

General consideration

1)      The purpose of the ESPRAS fellowship is to provide the fellow with the opportunity to study the art, science and skills of plastic surgery from excellent teachers and mentors.

2)      ESPRAS FELLOWSHIP programs are intended for trainees that are in the last year of training or have completed their training within two year of the application in a country that is a member of ESPRAS

3)      The applicant must be a citizen of a country that is a member of ESPRAS and the country must have paid their membership dues.

4)      The fellowship is for up to three months preferably in an EBOPRAS accredited center in Europe.

5)      Each selected fellow will be provided with a stipend of 1000 Euros per month.

6)      The application is made electronically to an E-mail address ([email protected]) and must be received by June 30, 2021  

7)      The application must contain:

-  a letter of support and an assessment form from the head of the applicants department The assessment form can be downloaded from http://www.ebopras.org/examination.php

-  a structured curriculum vitae

-  a list of publications and research performed by the candidate

-  a list of meetings and workshops attended and previous visits to other departments. 

-  contact details.

- The type of fellowship the candidate is applying for (clinical or research).

-  the candidate’s preferred unit where they wish to spend their fellowship.   

-  It is recommended that the candidate provides one more letter of recommendation from a second registered plastic surgeon.

8)      Three fellowships are usually awarded per year of which one is for scientific research in the field of plastic surgery. After completion of a structured and transparent application and review process, the three best qualified candidates will be awarded the fellowship by the Fellowship Committee.

9)      The fellowship program must commence within the calendar year for which it is awarded

10)   The allotted stipend will be given to the fellow in monthly installments. It is dependent on positive feedback from the Head of the Department the fellow is visiting within one month of commencement.

11)   After completion of the fellowship the fellow must provide written feedback describing the course of the fellowship, new things learned and give suggestions where it could be improved.

The decision of the Fellowship committee is final

Instructional Course in Hand Surgery: Wrist, Occupational and Medicolegal Aspects

The 6th course of the 5th series of instructional courses in hand surgery will take place in Manchester on 14 & 15 June.

More details and registration information can be found here

Here is the program for the event:

Programme

BAPRAS Summer Meeting and PLASTA Party after BBQ

The BAPRAS Summer Meeting in Nottingham is fast approaching.

We strongly recommend attending. There is a fantastic programme, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration.

There is a trainees afternoon on Thursday 20th June, which will have lots of information about the current training pathway and changes to the curriculum.

For trainees applying for an NTN, a highlight of the afternoon will be an update on the selection process by Jonathan Pollock. 

And if that was not enough, PLASTA has reserved the Brass Monkey Bar in Nottingham for a party after the BAPRAS BBQ on Wednesday 19th June. Come and join us from 9 pm til late.

Don't forget BAPRAS have recently lowered the rates for trainee members to attend BAPRAS meetings.

Clinical Cosmetic & Reconstructive (CCR) Expo

Members of PLASTA receive 10% off the full conference price - quote PLASTA10 upon booking 


Clinical Cosmetic & Reconstructive (CCR) Expo is a ground-breaking business to business event that will bring the international surgical and non-surgical community together at one major-scale meeting.
From Botox® to bionic limbs - from injecting to resecting, this meeting brings the surgical and non-surgical approaches to aesthetics together for the very first time.

See the full program below.

Ccr Conference Programme Final 2

Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is excited to announce that it is looking to appoint an Oncoplastic Fellow from October 2013. This supernumerary post will be based at the Royal Surrey and Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead. 

The successful candidate will have experience in Oncoplastic breast surgery and be comfortable with a range of reconstructive techniques. The candidate would ideally have both parts of the FRCS and post CCT candidates will be considered. 

The Fellowship is structured into three four month blocks to allow the successful candidate to focus on the essential knowledge and skills required for a modern Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. The first placement, supervised by Miss Tracey Irvine will focus on Oncoplastic Breast conservation and reconstruction using implant based techniques and latissimus dorsi flaps. The second four months will retain a surgical component but will be supervised by Stephen Houston and Anthony Neal and will focus on breast oncology. The final four months will be based at East Grinstead and will be supervised by Martin Jones. This will allow the candidate to focus on immediate and delayed reconstruction including free flap reconstruction and symmetrisation procedures. 

The Breast Unit is a leader in the management of screen detected cancer and the axilla and is the biggest user of OSNA in the UK. We offer the full range of breast conservation and reconstructive techniques and have developed a free flap service in conjunction with East Grinstead. We work closely with St Luke’s Cancer Centre which is on site and the Jarvis Screening Centre in Guildford. You will work in our dedicated laminar flow breast theatre and clinics are on site and in our outreach clinics. 

Queen Victoria Hospital is the only regional Plastic Surgery Unit in the South East corner of England. It has a catchment population of just over 4 million people and serves Surrey Sussex and Kent. A great deal of breast surgery is performed here at QVH with 6 surgeons having a sub-specialist interest in breast reconstruction and 3 more with a general interest in breast surgery. 

There is no general on call commitment although the successful candidate may be offered the option of evening on calls if they wish. 

For further information please contact Tracey Irvine, Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon and Clinical Director, telephone 01483 408367.

Full details here

HCA International Foundation Scholarships

As a major initiative towards meeting the objective of delivering high-quality healthcare in the communities we serve, the HCA International Foundation is offering a number of Travelling Scholarships.

They are intended for candidates who wish to advance their medical and surgical training by visiting institutions abroad and in the UK in order to learn new techniques and to advance the science and practice of medicine and surgery for the ultimate benefit of patients.

Applicants for these scholarships should be consultants within 10 years of appointment or registrars on a specialist training programme, employed in any UK hospital.

Generally speaking, the techniques to be studied will be ones which are not in common practice in the UK but which will have a valuable and widespread application here.

Successful candidates will be able to use the techniques they learn directly for the benefit of their own patients. Equally important, we expect them to spread this knowledge to others in the medical profession so the practice becomes progressively more widespread.

There is no requirement for candidates to have any current connection with HCA. Scholarships are open to suitably qualified candidates from any hospital.

Please note that successful applicants will receive full or partial funding. The amount received is decided on a case by case basis by the committee and all decisions are final.

More details here

Dundee Cancer Centre PhD Programme for Clinicians

The Dundee Cancer Centre PhD programme for Clinicians provides a structured training programme in cancer research for talented and ambitious junior doctors who aspire to a career in academic medicine. 

The programme offers a choice of well-supervised, high quality cancer research projects at the forefront of international science. Research areas extend from the molecular mechanisms underpinningoncogenesis to therapeutic trials of novel anti-cancer agents. Fellows with a core interest in cancer may be from any clinical specialty.

This innovative and streamlined programme has been modelled on, and now runs in conjunction with, the highly successful University of Dundee/Wellcome Trust PhD Programme for Clinicians.  Both programmesbenefit from shared core elements, including a unique 6 week, full-time introductory course, experienced mentoring from practicing academic clinicians, and a generic skills training programme.

The programme is now open for applications for 2013. Deadline: Saturday 15 June 2013.   

Further information

• Dundee Cancer Centre Training Programme
• Applying for the Programme