Life As A Radiology Trainee Dr Ausami Abbas ST2 Southampton Scheme Wessex School of Radiology
Overview Structure of training Core vs subspecialist training Exams WBA ePortfolio
Structure of Training Introduced in 2007 (previously 4+1) 3 + 2 system 3 years core - divided into 2 or 4 month rotations 2 years subspecialist - level 2 in one field (tertiary specialist) - level 1 in 2 or more fields (DGH with subspecialist interest)
FRCR EXAM Part 1 Physics and Anatomy Part 2a Part 2b ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4 -”best of 5” style MCQs -6 modules : Cardiovascular GI GU Neuro MSK Paeds Part 2b - 30 mins rapid reporting - Long cases - Viva ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4 ST5
ePortfolio New! All trainees Similar to existing eportfolios Coordinates WBAs Completion and progress assessed at ARCP
Work Based Assessment New 2010 Comprises: - RadDOPS - Mini-IPX - MSF - Audit assessment - Teaching assessment Links to syllabus on eportfolio to show competency development
Curriculum New 2010 Divided into 3 pillars of training - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes Disease presentations Divided into core and subspecialist syllabus Eportfolio linked
Boring stuff over! What is it actually like being a radiology trainee!!!
My Current Week CT/MRI reporting Plain film reporting MDT Ultrasound Hepatobiliary intervention GI screening studies Virtual colonoscopy CT guided biospy and drains. FRCR 2a Teaching
The Good Excellent 1 to 1 training Varied Interesting Challenging Relaxed atmosphere Biased to meeting your training needs rather then service needs! Good mix between generalism and specialism Lots of scope to individualise your training Regular FRCR exam teaching (5 x week at southampton)
The Bad Lots of exams Knowledge needed is extensive requiring significant commitment to learning. Requires a basic grasp of IT skills
Whats good about Southampton? Lovely areas to live in the wessex deanery Majority of time spent at Southampton - Lots of regs in the department (Social) - Good/Happy atmosphere - Little commuting - Regular formal teaching - Get to know your Consultants - Rotations are well organised Excellent opportunities for subspeciality training Responsibilities & expectations tailored to level of training Papers and presentations are encouraged and supported Good track record of success with exams and post-CCT Employment Excellent reputation
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