East of England SPECIALTY TRAINING PROGRAM : Anaesthetics
How many years is the training program?
Anaesthetics: 7 or 8 with ACCS
ITU: single CCT 7-8, dual 8.5
Is the training run through or decoupled?
Decoupled
Which units in the East of England can I be trained in?
All
Are there more localized Sub-rotations to avoid long commutes?
Yes
Recruitment
How is recruitment organized?
Centrally
Induction
What induction program is there into training in the region?
All attend an induction day at start of CT1, there is local trust departmental induction for all CTs and STs at the start of any rotation in a new trust at any stage of training program, written information also circulated from the school as well as local trusts
Curriculum Teaching & Study Leave
How is the regional teaching program structured?
Core: held monthly in south, middle and Norwich; trainees can choose
Higher anaesthetics: monthly, same theme in two locations trainees choose, ICM alternate monthly one location scattered around the region
How many days of study leave do I get?
30
Simulation Training
What opportunities are there for simulation training in the region?
Lots!
Exams
What exams will I have to sit during my training? Is there any preparation organised in the region?
Part 1 and part 2 FRCA, FFICM at end of ICM for ICM only
Lots of preparation for all elements of the exam
Fellowships & Sub-speclalty training
What Sub-specialty / fellowship training opportunities are there in the region?
Lots
Research
What research opportunities are there in the region? Do you support Out Of Program Research (OOPR)?
ACFs starting at higher training from CUH, Anaesthetics has a recognised research year in the program for 1-2 trainees at any one time at ST5 or 6.
We actively support OOPR opportunities.
Global Health
Is there scope for work overseas during my training?
Lots
More information
Where can I go for more information?
https://heeoe.hee.nhs.uk/anaesthesia
East of England SPECIALTY TRAINING PROGRAM : Paediatrics
Training Program
How many years is the training program?
8
Is the training run through or decoupled?
Run through
Which units in the East of England can I be trained in?
All 17
Are there more localized Sub-rotations to avoid long commutes?
Yes usually based in Luton Norwich or Cambridge, training rotations are organised to minimise travel
Recruitment
How is recruitment organized?
Nationally
Induction
What induction program is there into training in the region?
An annual regional training event for all new starters in HEE EOE
Curriculum Teaching & Study Leave
How is the regional teaching program structured?
Regional programmes for level 1 and level 2/3 trainees funded from School of Paediatrics budget
How many days of study leave do I get?
30
Simulation Training
What opportunities are there for simulation training in the region?
Regional programmes funded from School of Paediatrics budget
Exams
What exams will I have to sit during my training? Is there any preparation organised in the region?
MRCPCH
Regional preparation programmes funded from School of Paediatrics
Fellowships & Sub-speclalty training
What Sub-specialty / fellowship training opportunities are there in the region?
SPIN & GRID
Research
What research opportunities are there in the region? Do you support Out Of Program Research (OOPR)?
Mostly centred in Cambridge with academic department but programmes have been established in UEA / NNUH
OOPR supported for PhD
Global Health
Is there scope for work overseas during my training?
Yes - 1st national Paediatric Global Health Fellowship program (trainee currently deployed in Eastern Cape)
More information
Where can I go for more information?
https://heeoe.hee.nhs.uk/paediatrics
What are the top 3 reasons for training in the East of England?
- Excellent Training
- Camaraderie
- Personalised training
If Medicine was a car industry, which car would represent Paediatrics and why?
Golf - reliable, evolving with innovation, different models available
East of England SPECIALTY TRAINING PROGRAM : Surgery
Training Program
How many years is the training program?
6
Is the training run through or decoupled?
Decoupled
Which units in the East of England can I be trained in?
Addenbrookes, Basildon, Bedford, Broomfield, Colchester, Hinchingbrooke, Harlow, Ipswich, James Paget, King's Lynn, Lister, Luton, NNUH, Peterborough, Southend, Watford, West Suffolk
Are there more localized Sub-rotations to avoid long commutes?
Not specifically but personal preferences considered prior to allocations
Recruitment
How is recruitment organized?
National
Induction
What induction program is there into training in the region?
Single day prior to starting in region and then local with regular 7 days throughout year.
Curriculum Teaching & Study Leave
How is the regional teaching program structured?
7 days at Norfolk and Norwich, Addenbrookes and Luton
How many days of study leave do I get?
30
Simulation Training
What opportunities are there for simulation training in the region?
Regular days for each sub-speciality, including regular opportunites at the Evelyn Centre
Exams
What exams will I have to sit during my training? Is there any preparation organised in the region?
MRCS, CCT
Exam Preparation is covered in training days
Fellowships & Sub-speclalty training
What Sub-specialty / fellowship training opportunities are there in the region?
Sub Specialty training offered in last 2 years
Research
What research opportunities are there in the region? Do you support Out Of Program Research (OOPR)?
Academic posts and support for research
OOPRs are supported
Global Health
Is there scope for work overseas during my training?
Yes
More information
Where can I go for more information?
https://heeoe.hee.nhs.uk/surgery
Royal College of Surgeons, Joint Committee on Surgical training, Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Portfolio
What are the top 3 reasons for training in the East of England
- Enthusiasm of trainers, great colleagues
- Volume of technical opportunities
- High level specialisation
If Medicine was a car industry, which car would represent Surgery and why?
Aston Martin, an example where the British excel and which is both inspirational and aspirational but most of all, fun to drive.