Dear all,
A final reminder to sign up for the local SpR evening meeting.
16/12/2020
19:00 start.
Sign up via the link at the top of the agenda here.
See you then,
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
A final reminder to sign up for the local SpR evening meeting.
16/12/2020
19:00 start.
Sign up via the link at the top of the agenda here.
See you then,
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
Our next SpR Evening Meeting is coming up this Wednesday.
Date: 16/12/20
Time: 19:00
Topic: Updates in Heart Failure
Speaker: Dr Raj Chahal (HF Cons RBH)
This short session is essential learning for all Cardiology SpRs in particular HF trainees. It will build on previous session and will importantly cover the logistics of how to start Dapagliflozin, in whom and when.
Flyer attached here. Please follow the link in the top of the PDF to sign up.
See you there!
BW
Kri
Dear all,
Following on from the save the date I'm pleased to announce that the meeting next week is open for registration!
Date: 16/12/20
Time: 19:00
Topic: Updates in HF
Speaker: Dr Raj Chahal (HF Cons RBH)
This short session is essential learning for all Cardiology SpRs in particular HF trainees. It will build on previous session and will importantly cover the logistic of how to start Dapagliflozin, in whom and when.
Flyer attached here. Please follow the link in the top of the PDF to sign up.
Will be great to see you all there.
BW
Tom.
Hi all,
Please see below regarding the next GLOBAL WIC webinar
Join Early Career Women in Cardiology in their inspiring journey through 2020 in our next GLOBAL WIC webinar.
Dear all,
Please see below an email from the BSCI regarding a survey assessing access to CT training. They are grateful if all can complete it.
Dear trainees,
In recent years, capabilities and provision of cardiac CT scans has rapidly expanded, in-line with changes in national guidelines. We are keen to see whether training has developed in parallel with this.
As such we would be grateful if you could complete the following survey looking at the current issues and challenges to cardiac CT training faced by trainees nationally
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/96YPVFR
Your feedback will help us identify areas of improvement, that can guide the provision of quality, equable training and ensure that trainees nationwide have appropriate access to meet minimum competency standards for independent CTA interpretation .
Many Thanks
Dr Marwa Daghem
BSCI trainee committee member
Dear all,
Following on from the email the deanery sent earlier this week John Paisey has now sent around the form to be completed for those wishing to single accredit.
Find it here.
Please fill it in and email it back to John Paisey if you haven't already done so.
For those whom wish to dual accredit in both cardiology and GIM you do not need to complete the form.
Any questions drop me a line.
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
A few updates for you this evening.
1) Next Wessex evening educational meeting, save the date!
It will be via Zoom and will be great to see you all there.
This will be on 16th December at 19:00 via zoom.
Speaker: Dr Raj Chahal (HF Consultant, RBH)
2) GIM Accreditation
It is understandable that the recent email from the deanery recently regarding dual/single accreditation has caused a great deal of anxiety and a few have been in touch about it.
We are seeking urgent clarification on the 'paperwork' that is needed as no attachment was included in the original email and also the deadline for returning this, previously given as 'December.'
I am chasing this up and will be in touch as soon as I have more information.
BW
Tom and Kri.
Dear All,
Wessex will be hosting another BJCA webinar!
Topic: Heart Valve Emergencies
Speaker: Dr Benoy Shah
Chair: Tom Gilpin
Date and Time: Thursday 26/11/20, 1730 -1830
Do sign up here and tune in for what will definitely be an informative session.
See you all there!
BW,
Kri
Dear all,
Some of you may have noticed that the link to sign up for the BJCA course had not yet been updated.
The link has now gone live here so please sign up below while there are still places!
BW,
Kri
Dear all,
The BJCA/Medtronic are re-running their very popular 4 part device programming course in early 2021 Feb/March.
It covers the basics of device programming and implantation to more complex ICD troubleshooting/management.
This is an excellent course and strongly recommended for junior (ST3-ST5) trainees.
See the flyer here, the Eventbrite registration link is included in the document.
BW,
Tom.
Dear All,
The UKMCS are hosting a webinar this coming Thursday evening, 19th Nov 18:30-20:00.
Topic: vascular disease in pregnancy.
Find the programme here.
To register please email ukmcs@bcs.com with your name incl GMC number.
BW
Tom.
Dear All,
Abbott are organising a virtual cardiac devices training course spread over a few days which will cover the basics of devices and programming that junior trainees will likely find useful.
Please see the leaflet here for more information and how to join.
Thanks
BW,
Kri
Dear all,
As a second wave looms over us, Trusts will likely start implementing COVID rotas if they have not already done so.
It had been less than ideal for training in the first wave and as such, it would be worth keeping a close tab on how it is affecting trainees across the region.
I would appreciate it if you could email me at krithika.loganath@gmail.com if and when a COVID rota is implemented in your Trust and what this entails for your clinical commitments.
Of course, if you have any concerns as well, please feel free to email about them and I will see what we can do to help.
Thanks!
BW,
Kri
Dear All,
Just a friendly reminder. If you have not already done so, please email the deanery to express your preference for single/ dual accreditation ASAP as we have been advised by the BJCA that the window is fast closing.
Email medicine.wx@hee.nhs.uk to inform them of your preference.
Just a recap: the guidance is below
2020 intake (i.e. this years ST3s) - Compulsory dual accreditation with GIM, no exceptions.
2019 intake (current ST4s) - Highly likely to need to dual accredit with GIM.
2018 intake or prior (Current ST5+) - Dual accreditation with GIM if trainee wishes. See below for the next steps.
BW,
Kri
Dear all,
Dr Benoy Shah (President of BHVS) has highlighted two excellent upcoming webinars which are free to attend.
12/11/20 - Focus on Mitral valve prolapse
19/11/20 - Focus on tricuspid valve disease
Please see here for more details including the registration link.
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
Wessex is hosting the next BJCA CardioWebinar!
Date: Thursday 5th November 17:30
Speaker: Professor Michael Mahmoudi, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist UHS
Topic: Coronary angiography - getting started
Sign up via eventbrite and see for more information, link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bjca-webinar-coronary-angiography-getting-started-tickets-127154625909
See you all there. It will be great to have all your support with Wessex on the national stage!
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
This weeks regional cardiothoracic surgical teaching is "Update on Aortic Dissection in the UK" delivered by Mr Umberto Benedetto.
23/10/2020
0815 - 0915
Via zoom
Meeting ID: 751 458 6253
Password: 340869
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
Amenarini are running a lunch time webinar on ischaemia in non-obstructed coronary arteries/microvascular angina this Wednesday 14th October.
Details below.
Time: Oct 14, 2020 01:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87548661554?pwd=eGpOR1VwRkJLQk5kcDFaVFkyLzhIdz09
Meeting ID: 875 4866 1554
Passcode: 526564
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
A reminder that the ACHD training day is this Friday 16th October.
Topic: Transposition
via Zoom at 09:30.
Email Dr Anna Zingale at Anna.Zingale@uhs.nhs.uk to sign up.
BW
Tom
Dear all,
As I am sure you are all aware the GMC/Royal College stance on medical specialities requiring dual accreditation with GIM is changing. This is likely to become set in stone in the near future.
Please see below for the upcoming stance on accreditation as advised by the deanery:
2020 intake (i.e. this years ST3s) - Compulsory dual accreditation with GIM, no exceptions.
2019 intake (current ST4s) - Highly likely to need to dual accredit with GIM.
2018 intake or prior (Current ST5+) - Dual accreditation with GIM if trainee wishes. See below for the next steps.
! All pre CCT Wessex trainees holding a NTN must email James Pillinger at the deanery as soon as possible with their accreditation intention with regards to the above information !
If you have any questions regarding the above please contact James Pillinger/John Paisey, or for informal advice give me a call/text.
***Note - once the GMCs stance is formally in place, if the deanery has not received formal notification on your accreditation intent it will be compulsory for you to accredit in GIM and Cardiology regardless of your stage of training.***
BW
Tom
Dear all,
The BJCA have released and update to their excellent induction handbook.
This is a fantastic resource packed full of information you need to know for the duration of cardiology training and is particularly useful for new ST3s.
I strongly recommend everyone has a read. Find it here.
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
The upcoming Medicine 24 conference is drawing closer. Very useful and informative to all, particularly those dual accrediting in GIM.
Please see the attached flyer here, and the programme here.
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
There are a lot of events on tomorrow evening, see below for another to be added to the list.
1, HF talk from Prof Kalra
Prof Kalra will be speaking at the AZ Webinar on Sept 24th from 19:00 around pts with Diabetes and CVD, giving his perspective on what should be happening now for patients with Diabetes and Heart Failure/CVD.
See here for the flyer. Follow the link at the top of the PDF to sign up.
2, Please sign up for the WIC webinar immediately following this, 19:55 start. See the post below for more details.
3, Why not finish the evening of exciting education off by completing the trainees survey. Unhappy with training, any concerns or positive experiences to discuss - then fill it in! Link here.
BW
Tom.
Dear All,
This is just a friendly reminder that the Wessex Trainee Survey is live here and will be closing soon.
Please do fill it in to reflect what your training has been like in your current rotation. The results will be presented at the STC in October and is a great way to highlight any training needs at a regional level.
We will be closing this survey in a weeks time so please take 5 minutes to fill it in when you can. We will post a final reminder later this week as well.
BW,
Kri
Dear All,
I hope you are well.
BCS Women in Cardiology Representative, Dr Rebecca Dobson will be leading an interactive session entitled 'Women in Cardiac Specialties'.
It is open to all genders and training grades.
Please see details below and drop her an e-mail her to register.
Kri
Dear All,
Hope you have had a good weekend.
This is just a friendly reminder that the Wessex Trainee Survey is live here.
Please do fill it in to reflect what your training has been like in your current rotation. The results will be presented at the STC in October and is a great way to highlight any training needs at a regional level.
BW,
Kri
Dear all,
Hannah Sinclair has highlighted a great upcoming online course from St Georges on ECG interpretation in athletes and young patients.
Please find the flyer attached here with further information and signing up instructions.
BW
Tom.
Hi all,
The BSCI and ASNC are holding a joint webinar titled 'Introduction to nuclear imaging in coronary artery disease' which you may find interesting.
It will be held on Thursday, 10th September 2020 at 5pm BST.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe UK guidelines for coronary artery disease
– Understand differences/similarities between European and other guidelines
– Describe indications for nuclear imaging in coronary artery disease
– Describe how SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging is performed Interpret normal and abnormal SPECT MPI
Please click here to register.
BW,
Kri
Dear All,
Hope you have had a good weekend.
This is just a friendly reminder that the Wessex Trainee Survey is now live here.
Please do fill it in to reflect what your training has been like in your current rotation. The results will be presented at the STC in October and is a great way to highlight any training needs at a regional level.
Thanks.
BW,
Kri
Dear all,
It is that time of year again for the annual survey.
Whilst we appreciate you complete many surveys, this one in particular is a very powerful tool to lobby for change at a local level.
The results will be presented at the STC meeting in October to the TPD and consultants from across the region.
Please find the link here.
If you have any issues with training or concerns you want to voice now is the time. All responses are anonymous and will be dealt with confidentially.
We thank you all for your time in completing this.
BW
Tom and Kri
Dear all,
Please see the email below recently sent by Dr Paisey and Dr Steadman to the Echo leads in our various trusts.
If you are not receiving the appropriate amount of Echo training as outlined below, please contact your Trust Echo Lead in the first instance. Should you still not be able to achieve your echo training, please contact Dr Paisey.
FAO Echo training leads, please share with your physiology Echo heads where I have not been able to identify the appropriate contact:
Dear Colleagues,
Whilst we recognise that providing training and experience in transthoracic echo remains challenging in Covid times it is an absolute requirement of training for StRs who have not yet accredited via the BSE or curriculum tool.
The indicative numbers of scans that should be performed and reported for those using the curriculum accreditation tool are 150 per year and you will all be familiar with the BSE requirements. In addition to this there is an absolute requirement for trusts to provide hands on training and ensure development of competencies with an early emphasis on the FEEL skills and experience, trainees need to complete accreditation (BSE or curriculum tool) by the end of St5 to achieve outcome 1 at ARCP.
If your department is unable to offer this essential part of StR training then please let me know as we have vacancies elsewhere in the region which are able to offer training and can re allocate trainees to these hospitals.
Please let me know if you envisage being unable to provide this essential part of SpR training at the earliest opportunity.
Yours
John and Chris
TPD and Echo Lead
BW,
Kri.
Dear all,
In light of the changes to this years ARCP due to COVID, the deanery are keen on assessing trainees feedback based on this years process. HEE have produced a short survey they would be grateful if all can complete it.
The survey closes on Wednesday 9th September.
Find the survey here.
You can also participate in the snap Twitter poll here.
BW
Tom and Kri.
Hi All,
I hope you are all doing well.
Please see the details below for the Postgraduate Course in Heart failure that offers both face-to-face and online versions.
Postgraduate Course in Heart Failure London 2021-2022 (Face-to-Face classroom version): This is the next version of the most successful postgraduate course held at the Royal Society of Medicine in Central London with 6 modules of 4 days each, during a two-year period. Each module offers state-of-the-art lectures by internationally known key opinion leaders in the field as well as case presentations, interactive rapid-fire sessions, hands-on courses on imaging, including echocardiography, computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as training with simulators for pacemakers and CRT implantation and ventricular assist devices among many other features.
Please click here for further course information.
Postgraduate Course in Heart Failure London Online (2020-2021): For the first time we now offer, for those who cannot leave their home institutions, an online postgraduate course in heart failure comprising 5 modules (but without hands-on training), with the full spectrum of state-of-the-art lectures, case presentations, live cases and demonstration of devices and their implantation. Also, each module contains an examination that participants are required to pass which at the end will lead to 15-20 CME credits per module and a certificate of completion awarded by the British Cardiovascular Society and the British Society for Heart Failure.
Please click here for further course information
Dear all,
The next two training days will be virtual.
A reminder these count towards the attendance requirement for ARCP and will be on the training day form.
September - 08/09/2020, BCS National Training Day. Sign up online on the BCS website. http://www.bcs.com/education/NationalTrainingDay.asp?CourseID=3&navcatid=31
October - 16/10/2020, Wessex Congenital Series. See blog post for more details. http://wessex.cardiologytrainees.co.uk/2020/08/wessex-congenital-cardiac-series.html
We are hoping to have face to face session November onwards.
Keep and eye on the training day page of the blog for updates.
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
A final reminder to sign up for the upcoming SpR educational meeting.
Agenda here with link to sign up at the top of the document.
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
A reminder to sign up for the SpR HF teaching evening with Dr Paul Haydock THIS Wednesday 19/08/20 at 1900.
Please find the agenda here and follow the weblink at the top of the PDF to join.
BW
Tom.
Dear all,
The next Wessex Congenital Cardiac Series study day will be on 16th of October 2020 and it will be held virtually via Zoom.
The topic will be on transposition- aiming to cover everything from morphology to clinical presentation and imaging as well as long term follow up. All in one morning.
Please find the programme here.
To register for the meeting please contact Dr Zingale at anna.zingale@uhs.nhs.uk and she will send you the joining details closer to the time.
BW,
Kri
Dear All,
Please see the attached flyer here from Sarah Birkholzer (BJCA WIC/LTFT rep) regarding the WIC case competition presentation event.
There will be cases presented from across the globe with the winner gaining publication in EHJ case reports.
Link for registration is embedded in the flyer.
BW
Tom.