1. Life As A Radiology Trainee
Dr Ausami Abbas
ST2
Southampton Scheme
Wessex School of Radiology

2. Overview Structure of training Core vs subspecialist training Exams
WBA
ePortfolio

3. 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)

4. 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

5. ePortfolio New! All trainees Similar to existing eportfolios
Coordinates WBAs
Completion and progress assessed at ARCP

6. Work Based Assessment New 2010 Comprises: - RadDOPS
- Mini-IPX
- MSF
- Audit assessment
- Teaching assessment
Links to syllabus on eportfolio to show competency development

7. Curriculum New 2010 Divided into 3 pillars of training - Knowledge
- Skills
- Attitudes
Disease presentations
Divided into core and subspecialist syllabus
Eportfolio linked

8. Boring stuff over!
What is it actually like being a radiology trainee!!!

9. 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

10. 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)

11. The Bad
Lots of exams
Knowledge needed is extensive requiring significant commitment to learning.
Requires a basic grasp of IT skills

12. 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

13. Questions?