Why choose Anaesthesia as a career
As one of the largest hospital specialities that answer is very varied. Some of the answers that we hear the most from trainees and consultants are;
- It is very much a hands-on practical specialty. Routine practical skills acquired through training include tracheal intubation and insertion of arterial lines, central lines etc. The use of local anaesthetic techniques including epidurals, spinals and other nerve blocks are a routine part of anaesthetic practice.
- The variety of work that an anaesthetist can choose. Anaesthetists are involved in diverse areas such chronic pain, obstetrics, ITU, paediatric cardiology, invasive radiology and of course, the core discipline of operative surgery.
- An interest in physiological sciences. Anaesthetists acquire an in-depth understanding of applied physiology and pharmacology
- The challenge of looking after the critically ill
- An interest in teaching. Anaesthetists play a major role in teaching both medical and non-medical staff. They are instructors on courses such as ATLS, ALS, APLS; are involved in simulator training and of course teach their own trainees.
- The ease of working on a part time basis
- An interest in research. One of the attractions of the Welsh school of Anaesthesia is the very strong academic department at the University Hospital of Wales.
Anaesthetics: Latest News
Overview of Healthboards
The following Health boards provide core, intermediate and higher training in Anaethetics in Wales. Abertawe...
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There are a range of higher units of training with the RCOA curriculum, whilst there is greater flexibility, a majority of the units must still be covered. Please see the ...
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During StR 3&4 years, there are 6 key units and 7 general units of training, which require mandatory completion. In addition there are 5 optional units, which may be undertaken. Please see the Read More...
Core Training & ACCS (Anaesthetics)
The core training programme in anaesthesia is usually delivered within one hospital or region in Wales. The first three months of training in Anaesthesia is virtually supernumerary. All anaesthesia during...
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Read More...The BEST awards 2011
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In addition to monitoring and maintaining standards, the Quality Unit is also responsible for supporting and co-ordinating quality enhancement activities. A long term change programme entitled 'Supervising...
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The Professional Support Unit
The Deanery is responsible for all doctors in training in Wales and for any issues that may arise and prevent progression throughout the training process. To ensure the quality management of postgraduate...
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Deanery Equality and Diversity Strategy The aim of the Equality & Diversity strategy is to ensure that the Wales Postgraduate Deanery is fully compliant with legislation and required GMC standards, thus...
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Services for Trainers
The Professional Support Unit can provide advice and guidance for trainers in a number of ways, including: Performance Leads for each Specialty School Clear structure for identifying and addressing...
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