BJCA Newswire – 27th September 2024
BJCA Starter present ‘Tell me about your subspeciality’
BJCA Starter are running a series of webinars aiming to inspire the next generation of cardiologists (pre-speciality training doctors) and to broaden the interest in the speciality.
Webinars coming soon:
– Sports Cardiology with Professor Michael Papadakis Monday 30th September 7:30pm – Sign up: https://shorturl.at/kOibw
– Previous webinars covering structural intervention, electrophysiology and ACHD can be found on the BJCA Starter members video section on bjca.tv here.
CINE-Live Cardiovascular Intervention Newcastle, 11 & 12 October 2024, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
The CINE-LIVE (Cardiovascular Interventions Newcastle) two-day conference will provide an exciting educational opportunity comprising live cases, didactic lectures, and practical demonstrations with simulation-based hands-on training, supported by renowned national and international expert faculty.
£1 non-refundable booking fee applies. Click here to register.
Cardiologist position in Canada
Cardiologist with an interest in echo based at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. SMGH is the regional cardiac referral centre with interventional cardiology, EP, echo/TEE and cardiac surgical programs. The job involves CCU/ward service by rotation and hospital based stress echo, TEE, heart function and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition there is opportunity to participate in a large group (private) practice based out of the Cardiopulmonary services (CPS) clinic, Waterloo and Good Health CPS clinic, Guelph. Candidates must be eligible for licensing in Ontario through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (https://www.cpso.on.ca/en/Physicians). Contact Dr Arun Natarajan arunnatarajann@gmail.com for further details.
UKMCS Trainee Day: 18 November 2024, English Distillery in Norfolk, NR16 2QW
The UKMCS is proud to present a not-for profit, trainee focused educational day on presentations of cardiac emergencies in maternal/obstetric care. The day is centred around a combination of multi-speciality case based discussions and lectures by an expect faculty. The programme has been aimed at and mapped to Cardiology, O+G, Anaesthetic and Intensive Care curricula and aimed at the ST3+ level but all who are interested are welcome. A full programme will be published shortly on the UKMCS website. The event, which is to be hosted at The English Distillery in Norfolk, benefits from on-site parking, a later start time to reduce rush hour stress and is fully catered.
UKMCS members with receive a discount and can be applied for by any new members also. Membership for trainees can be obtained for only £30 via the UKMCS website and selecting the associate tier; this also comes with a variety of discounts to our other educational events.
Download Programme. Please click here to book your ticket.
UKMCS Annual Conference 2024: 20 November 2024, The Studio, Birmingham
Download Programme. Click here for further information.
NIHR-BHF Partnership Cardio-Oncology Theme – Research Priorities
Do you have a specialist interest in cardio-oncology and would like to help inform the future research priorities in this area? The NIHR-BHF Cardiovascular Partnership theme in Cardio-Oncology is keen to hear from you to help facilitate future research study design and to maximise collaboration across the UK. Please take 10 minutes to complete this short survey here, which seeks to gain an overview of opinions from UK-based healthcare professionals in relation to cardio-oncology research priorities. This will inform future discussions and funding applications for collaborative UK cardio-oncology research. The deadline for completion is the 2nd October.
For further information, please contact enquiries@bhfcrc.org.
Oxford ACHD Echo Webinar
Oxford ACHD Echo is a free webinar series designed to demystify congenital heart disease and equip you with some simple frameworks for scanning complex hearts. Although echo focussed, it will cover the anatomy and physiology of all the core congenital lesions, so this should be useful for all trainees (and particularly helpful for those coming up to exams!) and no prior ACHD knowledge is required.
Sessions are running once a month with the next one Thursday 10th October. For more information and to register click here or email Jo Lim at admin@oxfordachdecho.org.
Back by popular demand! The Virtual ACHD Sessions – Simple Lesions on Monday 14th October.
Book now and don’t miss out on the next online teaching day on simple ACHD lesions. After a successful start and a long waiting list to get onto the previous session, we are rescheduling a new session to allow for all of those who were unable to get onto the course to book. Spaces are limited like last time, so book asap!
Are you struggling to access ACHD training opportunities to supplement your ACHD CIPs? Are you worried about the EECC exam? Virtual ACHD Sessions are offering you the opportunity to spend a day learning about simple ACHD lesions to supplement your training. Through the form of online PBL, you will consolidate your knowledge and acquire new foundations to ensure you are confident in dealing with ACHD patients and prepared for the EECC exam.
“Virtual ACHD Sessions: Simple Lesions” – Monday 14th October 9h-16h
Spaces are limited! Book online asap
For any queries please contact: virtualachdsessions@gmail.com
BCS/BCOS/UCLH Cancer Academy Cardio-Oncology Course, 11 November 2024, Royal College of Physicians, London
This joint British Cardiovascular Society, British Cardio-Oncology Society and University College London Hospitals Cancer Academy course provides an update in contemporary cardio-oncology practice and will cover recent updates in cardio-oncology. A multidisciplinary practical approach to common cardiac issues in oncology/haem-oncology patients will be explored. For the first time, dedicated sessions for oncologists and for haematologists will be incorporated into the day.
Confirmed speakers include Prof Ninian Lang, Prof Mamas Mamas, Dr Rebecca Dobson, Dr David Austin and Prof Jay Wright.
For further information and to register, click here.
Complex High-Risk Indicated (CHIP) PCI meeting – 21 & 22 November 2024
The Golden Jubilee National Hospital is pleased to invite you back for the annual Complex High-Risk Indicated (CHIP) PCI meeting on the 21 & 22 November 2024.
The theme for this year’s meeting is “CHIP PCI in patients with LVSD/ shock”. Topics include mechanical circulatory support for PCI, calcium modification techniques and intracoronary imaging.
Further information available here. Attendance is free. Limited spaces for free accommodation at the Beardmore hotel also available. Register now to not miss out!
Introduction to Cardiac Structural Interventions (ICSI-UK: 2024), Friday 8th November 2024, Marriot Nottingham Belfry
This course is thoughtfully designed for Cardiology trainees, Interventional trainees, and allied health professionals interested in structural interventions. Attendees can expect in-depth education, hands-on simulations, and step-by-step instructions for common procedures. The course also focuses on building confidence in handling anatomical abnormalities using case- and simulation-based imaging, imparting valuable clinical skills.
For further information, download flyer.
Coronary Physiology and Intra-vascular Imaging (IVUS/OCT) Course: 25th November 2024, Hilton Newcastle, Gateshead
This course is aimed to enhance understanding of basic concepts of coronary flow indices and intravascular imaging. Target audience is ST5 onwards trainees with interest in coronary intervention. We have limited trainees’ number to 20 only for this course, to keep it interactive and give everyone ample time to practice.
Download flyer.
For further information and on how to register, please click here.
North East Level 1 Cardiac CT course: 2nd December 2024, Hilton Newcastle, Gateshead
This course is unique in providing:
- Comprehensive basic understanding of Cardiac CT (Technology, Protocols, Scan acquisition, post processing of the data)
- Workstation based training – interpretations of the scan and formulation of reports.
- Only 20 trainees with each trainee have access to the iCloud-based database to access the cases on the day.
- Each trainee must bring his/her laptop with mouse (right and left click options) to be able to access the database.
- Registered trainees will have training to use the software before the day of the course and on the day.
Download flyer.
For further information and on how to register click here.
Join The EHRA Young EP Network
The EHRA Young EP committee’s goal is to promote the work of their members, and create a global network within the scientific EP community to assist with non-¬clinical professional training needs.
The Young EP Committee has been formed to facilitate, enhance and accelerate the development of early career electrophysiologists.
Objectives
- Build a network for young electrophysiologists (EPs)
- Give up-to-date educational content to young EPs
- Develop congresses and events for young EPs
- Create a young EP exchange programme
Who can join?
Electrophysiologists and cardiac device specialists in or out of training until the age of 40 years old
Electrophysiologists and cardiac device specialists within three years after training if over 40 years old
If you believe you are eligible to join the EHRA Young EP Network so that you can be kept updated and receive news and communication relevant to Young EPs, please apply to be part of the network on the ESC website.
