BJCA Newswire – 9th February 2024
*Booking for Cardiology to the Core 2024 – opens Friday 16th February at 12pm*
Booking will open for our free annual EECC revision course ‘Cardiology to the Core’, which is being held in Birmingham on the 11th and 12th May, on Friday 16th Feb at 12pm. The course has limited places and is first come first served so make sure you add a reminder to your calenders! When open, booking will be via this link.
AICC Trainee Representative – Invitation for expressions of interest
The Association for Inherited Cardiac Conditions (AICC) Council invites expressions of interest to become the next AICC trainee representative.
Working on the AICC Council is extremely rewarding and allows you to help shape the field in which we work. The AICC is involved in many different projects and developments and there will be plenty of opportunities to help guide strategy and policy and influence how services are delivered nationally.
Please send short statement outlining why you would like the role and your experience (maximum 250 words) to bjca@bcs.com by Friday 15th February, midday. Your application should be supported by a nomination and seconding by any two BJCA members.
For futher, information regarding the post, please click here.
BJCA Digital & Communications Lead – Invitations for expressions of interest
Nikhil Ahluwalia, the current BJCA Digital and Communications Lead is stepping down from his role. We thank Nikhil for his commitment to the role and valuable contribution over his tenure. Nikhil will continue to work on a number of BJCA initiatives. As a result, we would like to open applications to members.
The maximum tenure for the role is two years, after which the post-holder must either stand down or stand for re- election to the post.
How to apply:
- The candidate must be proposed and seconded by a BJCA member.
- The candidate will be requested to provide a copy of their statement (max 250 words) supporting their candidacy.
Please submit your nominations by 5pm Friday 15th February to bjca@bcs.com We would expect that candidates should have 2 years or more until their likely CCT date. If you would like further information on what the role entails, please don’t hesitate to contact C. Fielder Camm – bjca@bcs.com.
BCS 2024 – Registration now open for early bird bookings!!
Book now for our annual conference BCS2024! Returning to Manchester Central on 3-5 June, the largest UK cardiology conference attracts high profile speakers from the UK and overseas, including the leadership of both the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology. The wide-ranging programme provides high quality education for both trainees and consultants. Key elements of the conference include the BCS Education Zone, offering tailored, one-to-one, hands-on training for simulator and imaging, and the ever popular ‘Hot Topics’ zones. Registration for the Education Zone will open soon.Early bird registration is FREE to Associate (BJCA) members until Sunday 5 May, 23:59.
If you are not an Associate (BJCA) member, please click here for further information on how to join.
BCS – Taking the First Steps in Cardiovascular Research: 23rd February 2024
Back by popular demand the BCS are running it’s ‘Taking the First Steps in Cardiovascular Research’ course on the 23rd of February 2024.
This online one-day course is a must attend for all trainees interested about getting involved in research or those thinking about going out of programme. The course will cover all aspects of research from getting funding to publishing. With an internationally renowned faculty and networking opportunities, sign up quickly to avoid disappointment
For more information and to register, please click here. Booking closes on 20th February.
Two weeks left to register for the EEEC 2024 exam: 18 June 2024
Booking is now open for the 2024 European Exam in Core Cardiology. Passing the EECC is a curriculum requirement for CCT in the UK and is administered by the European Society of Cardiology, in conjunction with the UEMS Cardiology Section and the national cardiac societies.
The 2024 exam will take place on Tuesday 18 June and registration is now open – the closing date for registrations is 11.59pm on Monday 26 February – late applications will not be accepted. There are two points of entry to the exam – one for UK trainees and one for CESR candidates, please follow the links below:
The web pages contain detailed information including how to apply, the format of the exam and how to book a time slot.
BCS and Mayo Clinic Cardiology Review Course 2024: 11 – 15 March 2024
Now in its 15th year, the BCS and Mayo Clinic Cardiology Review Course 2024 is the premier opportunity for consultants and cardiology trainees to update their knowledge in cardiology and prepare for revalidation. Held over 5 days at the Royal College of Physicians in London, this comprehensive course is presented by leading figures from the UK and Mayo Clinic.
The course covers the European Cardiology Curriculum through a broad range of didactic lectures together with case-based interactive sessions. Each day includes an hour or more of Q and A sessions for you to grill our panel of experts!
For more information and to register, please click here. Booking closes on 6th March.
BCS Abstract submissions now open! Submit your abstracts and award entries for BCS 2024!
You can now submit your abstracts and award entries for BCS2024, the BCS annual conference in Manchester in June. Selected abstracts will be published in a special edition of the BCS/BMJ Journal Heart, so will reach a large international audience. The different categories of abstracts and awards are listed below and have different application processes and deadlines:
Clinical Abstracts:
Please read the detailed instructions here before submission. The deadline for submission for clinical abstracts is 11.59pm on Sunday 3 March 2024 and the submission online portal is here.
Basic Science Abstracts:
Please read the detailed instructions here before submission. The deadline for submission for basic abstracts is 11.59pm on Sunday 10 March 2024 and the submission online portal is here
Young Investigator Awards (YIA):
The Young Investigators Award competition is open for applications. The submission is separate from that governing the poster abstracts and consists of a brief communication comprising an abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion and figure legends. Research work submitted as a poster abstract can also be submitted in the YIA competition. The detailed instructions are here and the deadline for submissions is 11.59pm on Sunday 3 March 2024.
UK Maternal Cardiology Society (UKMCS) Trainee Conference – 22nd April 2024
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 Engineers House in Bristol 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.
To register, please click here.
Click here to download programme.
CT in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Course: 12th and 13th February 2024, Liverpool
Siemens Healthineers is partnering with the North West Cardiovascular Imaging to facilitate a CT in ACHD course.
Learn and explore the use of Computed Tomography, and its implementation in your everyday clinical practice of Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
This course is suitable for Radiologists, ACHD Cardiologist with no CT experience and Imaging Cardiologists without previous exposure to ACHD. The course programme has been carefully constructed to ensure it is suitable for both trainees and experienced consultants.
Further information including the agenda can be found here.
To book a space email the NWCVI team: info@nwcvi.co.uk
Heart Vacancy – Recruiting for Cardiology in Focus Section Editors: Application deadline 3rd March 2024
Heart has an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic editor to join the journal’s Cardiology in Focus section.
The Cardiology in Focus section consists of short articles on topics of particular interest to trainees, junior cardiologists and cardiovascular researchers and the journal is seeking enthusiastic cardiology trainees or junior cardiologists to commission and write relevant articles for this section.
Find out more and how to apply
South Coast Electrophysiology Conference: 25th April 2024, University Hospital Southampton
This is a one-day conference, where experts from across the country will discuss the latest technological advancements in electrophysiology and devices. They will also be addressing current controversies in the field and discussing their approaches to challenging presentations.
The conference will be held at University Hospital Southampton and will be targeted to Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologists as well EP Fellows and Registrars, GPs with a special interest in cardiac rhythm management, cardiac physiologists and specialist arrhythmia nurses.
The conference is free to attend, due to limitations in places, only those with a confirmed place will be able to attend.
To register, please email – SCEPConference@outlook.com.
View programme
BHRS Accreditation for Physicians: Registration for inaugural Physician Exam Now Open
2024 marks the introduction of BHRS Accreditation for Physicians. Aimed at trainees at ST6 grade and beyond, this exam focuses on the advanced theme of “Leading an arrhythmia service.”
Achieving physician accreditation in this specialised field will not only demonstrate your expertise but also serve as compelling evidence of completing the advanced training theme.
The inaugural Physician exam is set for May 15, 2024, with registration NOW OPEN here https://bhrs.com/examination/
Hands-on Transoesophageal Echocardiography course: 6th March 2024, Essex Cardiothoracic Centre
1-day hand-on course aimed at Cardiology registrars, Anaesthetic registrars and Cardiac physiologists.
Morning lectures including safe sedation, probe insertion, common pathology and minimum dataset guidelines. Afternoon practical sessions including hands-on TOE using HeartWorks® simulators and post processing on Philips workstations.
Cost: £100 including lunch provided by Anurag Aggarwal, Top 3 finalist of MasterChef UK 2023.
Please email e.gudde@nhs.net to register your place.
RSM President’s Prize 2024: Deadline 7th March 2024
Calling all UK cardiology registrars!Submit your original research to the Royal Society of Medicine President’s Prize for the chance to win £1000.
Click on link to submit.
North East Coronary Angiography & Vascular Access Course: 22nd April 2024, Tyne & Wear
This is a one day course on North East Coronary Angiography & Vascular Access taking place at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead.
To view the course agenda and register your place, visit the NECEP website. Course cost is £100.
For enquiries, please email enquiries@necep.co.uk.
Medicamentum Hands on Transthoracic Echo Course: 24th & 25th February 2024 LIMITED PLACES
A two-day echo course on the weekend of the 24th and 25th February at UCL in London. Prior to this, delegates will have access to 8 hours of pre-recorded lectures delivered by award winning consultants/BSE faculty. There will be two full days of hands-on echo scanning with experienced physiologists, senior registrars and consultants who are BSE accredited. All food and refreshments will be provided. Limited places. Book a place at https://medicamentum.co.uk/.
Cardiology Fellowships
The BJCA are often provided details of fellowships (both clinical and research) to advertise. We have developed a system for uploading and displaying fellowships (and consultant posts) on the BJCA website:
Current fellowships/jobs the BJCA is aware of can be found here: https://bjca.tv/fellowships/
To post details of a fellowship/job for the website, go here: https://bjca.tv/post-a-fellowship/
Please circulate to any members of your departments who have fellowship opportunities to advertise.
Transcatheter Mitral UK and Ireland 2024: 15 March 2024, Mathematical Institute, Oxford
The one-day meeting will consider all aspects of transcatheter mitral intervention, including transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair live case, TEER tips and tricks, a concomitant mitral and tricuspid case-in-a-box and a look at the role of minimally invasive surgery and transcatheter valve replacement. As well as interactive discussions with renowned experts from the UK and farther afield.
Our hope is that this meeting will attract all those who have an active interest in the transcatheter valve space.
You don’t want to miss out!
Download programme.
For more information and how to register, please click here.
Oxford Live: 8 – 9 April 2024, St Anne’s College, Oxford
Oxford Live, now in its 20th year, offers a challenging mix of live cases, lectures and case reviews. The course aims to provide cutting-edge education for cardiologists, senior interventional fellows and cardiac surgeons.
Sessions will focus on topics including the practical aspects of managing aortic stenosis, which TAVI valve to choose and the new area of managing tricuspid regurgitation with percutaneous therapies.
We have an outstanding faculty and we look forward to you joining us for an interactive and stimulating experience.
A complimentary dinner and accommodation for a £1 booking fee is available to delegates.
Register now: https://www.millbrook-events.co.uk/OxfordLive24
London Arrhythmia Summit: 14 June 2024, The King’s Fund, London
The London Arrhythmia Summit aims to provide high-quality arrhythmia and pacing education in a succinct one-day format in the UK. The talks are short and focussed with key take-home messages highlighted in a retainable manner. Some presentations will have provocative titles to enable drilling down to key clinical questions that we often ask in routine patient care. There will be no-holds-barred debates with heavyweights in the arrhythmia field tackling challenging clinical scenarios and questions. There is plenty of opportunity for audience interaction with our prestigious faculty through the multiple Ask the Expert sessions.
Registration Fees:
- Early bird Consultant: £69
- Early bird Nurses & Trainees: £29
- Consultant £89
- Industry: £700
- Nurses & Trainees: £49
- Staff at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital and the Guys’ and St Thomas’ Foundation NHS Trust: Complimentary
Early bird registration open: https://www.millbrook-events.co.uk/LAS2024
