scholarly journals National Training Numbers in AIM in the UK

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-216
Author(s):  
Matthew Jones ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Final Outcome ◽  
National Training ◽  
The Uk

It has recently become apparent that a few trainees in Acute Internal Medicine (AIM) have not been made aware of what the final outcome of their training might be. There is a need, therefore, to ensure that there are no surprises for individuals as they approach the end of training.

scholarly journals Cruising through the journey without getting drowned: The saga of a PhD student in the Netherlands

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-45
Author(s):  
Louise Van Galen ◽  
◽  
Joyce Wachelder ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Acute Medicine ◽  
Medical Trainees ◽  
Scientific World ◽  
The World ◽  
Doctor Of Philosophy ◽  
The Uk

Young medical trainees all over the world are encouraged to investigate unknown areas of medicine that need clarification. This often leads them to undertake a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). Being curious, critical, and creative are necessary competences which enable us to engender scientific research within acute (internal) medicine. Worldwide, huge numbers of professionals are pursuing a PhD, with the aim of receiving a ‘Doctor’-title. These PhD trajectories vary distinctly between countries. Since the distances in the scientific world are getting smaller and it is becoming more easy to work with each other across borders, it might be interesting to know what it requires to become an academic ‘doctor’ overseas. Hereby, we provide a concise insight in to the differences between doing PhD in (acute) medicine in the Netherlands and in the UK

scholarly journals A rude awakening: post-take ward round in the department of medicine for the elderly

1998 ◽  
Vol 91 (9) ◽  
pp. 471-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Coni
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
General Internal Medicine ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ward Round ◽  
Younger Patients ◽  
General Internal ◽  
Ward Rounds ◽  
The Uk

This paper describes the post-take ward round of a department of medicine for the elderly (DME), to portray the nature of the medical admissions and their immediate management. The data concern the patients seen by one consultant in 28 such ward rounds during the last four months of 1997, in a teaching hospital where the DME is separate from the department of general internal medicine. 254 patients were seen, 107 men and 147 women, with an average age of 82.4 years (range 73–102). The decisions taken included diagnosis, further investigations, treatment, referral, discharge, and resuscitation status. Very few admissions were judged inappropriate, particularly among the majority referred by general practitioners. 101 patients were thought suitable for transfer to the department of general internal medicine, 109 definitely unsuitable. These findings support the view that, if medical beds are to be freed, the initiative must come from facilitating discharge rather than curtailing admission. Generalists are needed to sort and manage these patients. In the UK, these will often be general internal medicine consultant geriatricians, while the younger patients are seen by consultants practising general internal medicine in addition to one of the specialties. Sizeable numbers of these consultants are needed if the post-take ward round is to be efficient and not conflict with their fixed commitments.

scholarly journals The insider’s guide to obtaining a national training number in plastic surgery

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (9) ◽  
pp. e1-e5 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Opel ◽  
Y Ghani ◽  
OA Branford
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Final Number ◽  
Surgical Career ◽  
Recruitment System ◽  
National Training ◽  
The Uk

Plastic surgery is one of the most competitive surgical specialties in the UK. There is a nationalised recruitment system in place and in 2011 there was a competition ratio of applicants to successful candidates of 10:1, with 177 applicants applying for a final number of 18 posts. 1 In 2012 the corresponding ratio was 17:1, with 166 applicants for 10 posts. 2 With such a high number of applicants for so few ST3 posts, candidates must be aware of the requirements to attain a national training number (NTN) early in their surgical career.

scholarly journals 627 Trauma & Orthopaedic National Selection – What Is Really Going Through the Mind of Applicants?

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Core Knowledge ◽  
Selection Interview ◽  
National Selection ◽  
National Training ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Mind ◽  
First Time ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Aim Obtaining a training number in Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O) remains highly competitive. This study aims to provide an insight into applicant’s perceptions and preparation for the T&O national selection interview. Method 162 junior doctors applying to T&O national selection in 2021 were sent questionnaires using SurveyMonkey in December 2020. Applicants were identified from those attending the annual OrthoRevision ‘ST3 Core Knowledge Interview Course’. In total, 74 junior doctors (45.7%) covering all 16 surgical training regions in the UK completed feedback. Results There were wide variations in how much applicants would spend on preparation for the interview (e.g., books, revision websites, courses): 45.9% spend £100 - £500; 21.6% spend £500-£1,000; and 6.8% spend >£1,000. Most start preparation 3 months prior to the interview (42.5%) with the preferred method being practice with colleagues (49.3%). Almost all candidates (80.2%) use the ‘OrthoInterview’ question bank. Free mock interview courses were only available to 27% with candidates strongly in favour (78%) of the study budget covering preparatory courses in addition to study leave being granted to attend these courses (86%). At the first attempt at obtaining a training number, 69.9% were selective about where they would accept a job; in subsequent years candidates would be more willing to accept a job in any deanery (40.3%). Conclusions For the first time, we present the perceptions of applicants to T&O national training in the UK. Many candidates dedicate a large amount of time and money to the process and are initially more selective about where they apply.

scholarly journals Acute Internal Medicine Trainee Survey 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Nicholas Smallwood ◽  
◽  
Nerys Conway ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Core Component ◽  
Acute Medicine ◽  
National Training ◽  
E Mail

Objectives: To ascertain current Acute Internal Medicine (AIM) trainees’ opinions on their training programme, practical procedures, specialist skills and AIM as a specialty. This can then be used to feedback to the national training committee to help shape training priorities. Methods: Online survey sent to all AIM Higher Specialty Trainees registered on the Society for Acute Medicine database, and advertised through e-mail communication and social media. Results: The majority of trainees (55.5%) were quite happy or very happy with their training currently, although significant difficulties were highlighted with time off for specialist skill training and difficulty achieving certain procedural skills. The majority of trainees believe ultrasound should form a core component of AIM training (82.3%). A high proportion of trainees would recommend AIM as a specialty despite these difficulties. Conclusions: A number of issues were highlighted causing difficulties within AIM training, despite which the vast majority of trainees would recommend AIM as a career choice. The results were fed back to the training committee in March.

The Analysis of Therapeutic Groups: F. Kräupl Taylor

1993 ◽  
Vol 162 (2) ◽  
pp. 278-280
Author(s):  
Eric Crouch
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Therapeutic Groups ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
The Uk

Frederick Kräupl Taylor came to the UK in 1939 at the age of 34 as a refugee from Czechoslovakia. He had specialised there in internal medicine, but could not initially gain medical registration here. He worked for a period in the pathology laboratory at the York Retreat and, in his spare time, studied mathematics, statistics, philosophy and psychology. Later he trained as a psychiatrist and was invited by Sir Aubrey Lewis to the Maudsley Hospital, where he was a consultant from 1948 until 1971.

‘Solving the Problems Makes You Strong’

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-256
Author(s):  
Lynne Gornall ◽  
Brychan Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Training Needs ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
The Other ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Industrial Organizations ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Professional Development Programme ◽  
National Training ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Mentoring System

‘Columbus' was a personal and professional development programme in the UK which involved a partnership between managers of educational and industrial organizations. The aim was to assist staff to acquire skills of ‘change capability’ – the ability to cope proactively with change – as a way of addressing higher national training needs. The project ethos was one of a ‘voyage of discovery’, with an emphasis on self-reliance, and of learning via contact with the ‘other cultures' of the partner organizations. A mentoring system was used to underpin self-directed study and learning agreements, and these were the principal methods by which the ‘change capability’ was to be achieved. A pilot group was selected to participate in the first programme. It concluded after twelve months when it became clear that a full-scale programme could not be implemented for reasons discussed in this paper. At that time, however, a qualitative study was commissioned by the Steering Group. The present paper is based on this and describes the participants' experiences and achievements, as well as some of the scheme's distinctive features.

scholarly journals The UK Near Earth Object Information Centre (NEOIC)

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (S236) ◽  
pp. 471-476
Author(s):  
Iwan P. Williams
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Final Outcome ◽  
Information Centre ◽  
Earth Object ◽  
The Earth ◽  
National Centre ◽  
Uk Government ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Near Earth Objects

AbstractFollowing the report of the ‘task force’, the UK Government decided to accept some of it's recommendations. In particular, it accepted two that recommended the setting up of a British National Centre for Near Earth Objects. The final outcome was the setting up of a Near Earth Object Information Centre to inform the general public of the dangers or otherwise from impact on the Earth of Near Earth Objects. The Centre has now been running for several years and in this publication we examine the current workings of the Centre and discuss some of its successes and failures.

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