New Presentations
After a 15-month hiatus, the presentation archive is back. Check out the latest powerpoint extravaganzas here
2010
New Contacts
Following the lack of election for a new Training Committee rep, Alex Hodsman and Lynsey Webb are forming a two-headed benevolent dictatorship to represent your views at forthcoming meetings. Email Lynsey and Alex with any suggestions, questions and gripes.
2011 Timetable
A handy word document with next year’s training programme appears here SpR Teaching 2011
New Curriculum
It’s a new decade, so there is a new curriculum for renal trainees. If you’re starting in 2010 of later, here’s what you are expected to cover… Quick Start guide to the 2010 curriculum – Renal Medicine Renal Curriculum 2010 (PDF)
Supportive Care Course
There is a course available through the Hammersmith Hospital on supportive care. This was a hot topic at Renal PYAs last year and will be worth a look, study leave permitting. Supportive Care Flyer (PDF)
South West Renal Physicians Meeting
The next traditional North Petherton meeting will henceforth be a once-yearly event. The next one is on 1st July – if you’d like to present, email Jo Taylor.
Jim Says “Please Take Over This Website”
I’m off to cure diabetes be a consultant fairly soon, and I’m looking for someone to take on day-to-day website running duties. My “day-to-day”, I mean “once or twice a month”, and don’t worry, I’ll still be there to hold your hand through the geeky stuff. Interested? Email me. I’m also looking to hand over the reins as Training Advisory Committee trainee rep. Two meetings a year. That’s all. Seriously. Again, email me if interested.
How To Pass Your Annual Assessment (Part 2) – GIM
JRCPTB have come off the fence and stated that “It was never the intention of the Board to mandate the use of wpba for SpRs although it was hoped that most would use them on a voluntary basis”. Thus pre-2007 trainees are not expected to produce bucketloads of GIM DOPS/CEX/ACAT paperwork at RITAs, although they can be used to support the usual methods of assessment (e.g. Supervisor’s reports).
News Roundup
More SCE questions online here (PDF link) BTS registration Renal Pathology course Baxter-sponsored PD education day in Exeter on 2nd June – email Richard D’Souza to confirm attendance