Agenda
The latest news from the College and profession
Agenda
The latest news from the College and profession
Scottish Parliament hears evidence on cancer wait times
Professor Farhat Din has given evidence on behalf of the RCSEd to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee.
In discussion with the committee and fellow witnesses, Professor Din emphasised the effect of long waiting lists for cancer treatment on institutions in the region. She added that difficulties in delivering cancer treatment were making it harder to deliver the care patients needed.
Professor Din said: “As a cancer surgeon, when patients in my clinic ask me when their operation will be... that is a very difficult conversation to have.”
Professor Farhat Din
Professor Farhat Din
Delays in diagnostics and treatments can “severely impact” the mental health of patients, families and clinicians, she explained, particularly for late-notice cancellations.
Research investment to achieve innovation in healthcare will be important for improving outcomes for patients, Professor Din added.
Issues with recruitment and workforce retention were also discussed, as was the backlog in maintaining equipment.
RCSEd examinations in India ‘a huge success’
In July the RCSEd ran its Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) Part B Examination.
Held in Chennai, India, from 19 to 20 July, the exam was attended by 77 candidates across both days.
Celebrated as a “huge success” by the RCSEd, the College thanked all the volunteers involved who made it so.
College regent Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s visit to the event was welcomed as an “honour and privilege”.
Mazumdar-Shaw attended the examination and the examiner dinner on Friday 19 July.
She was “very impressed” with the dedicated hard work of the RCSEd and its commitment to future surgeons.
The RCSEd ran its MRCS Part B Examination in Chennai, India
The RCSEd ran its MRCS Part B Examination in Chennai, India
Masterclass in dental skills supports surgeons in Malaysia
Aone-day masterclass on Dental Non-Technical Skills (DeNTS) has equipped participants with the ability to understand, observe and rate the non-technical skills required for safe operative dentistry.
The course, held on 30 July alongside the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) examination, welcomed 20 participants to the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus in Malaysia.
Conducted by Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Dr Sarah Manton, Director of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, and Dr Liz Connor, the event sought to improve patient safety.
In their testimony, one participant said the “highly relevant” content could be incorporated into dental schools’ curriculum, while another said DeNTS was a beneficial tool for teaching students.
The event concluded with participants expressing interest in championing future DeNTS training in Malaysia. The RCSEd International Office will work closely with the faculties in identifying the suitable partner for the rights.
Course to aid safe OrthoPlastic surgery in low-resource areas
A unique course is to be held on 6 November entitled ‘HOPE: Humanitarian OrthoPlastic surgery in low-resource Environments’.
Led by highly experienced faculty, this two-day course will deliver the knowledge base and practical skills required to deliver safe, effective, humanitarian orthopaedic and plastic surgery in low-resource austere environments.
Surgeons in any specialty wishing to undertake humanitarian surgery in the global environment at ST6+ and SAS Grades, as well as Consultants (GS, Plas, T+O, Neuro, ENT), are invited to attend.
Completing the course will allow attendees to: perform and safely manage 90% of all those presenting for debridement, splintage, external fixation, plastering, wound care, skin flaps (basic and complex), amputation after (often delayed) trauma, describe the protocols for treatment of orthoplastic injury in the austere/resource-deprived environment; and understand the rewards of humanitarian surgery – often in disaster, conflict or remote areas of the world. Find more information at rcsed.ac.uk.
Dentistry taster event in Kuala Lumpur praised
A taster event aimed at dentists in Malaysia has been celebrated for its “highly engaged” audience and “spirited” engagement with speakers.
The RCSEd’s International Office in Kuala Lumpur hosted the event on 29 July at the Advanced Surgical Skills Centre, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Kuala Lumpur, which provided insights into the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS).
Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, along with Dr Sarah Manton, Director of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, and Dr Liz Connor, spent three hours with the participants on the membership examination process, the tips and tricks, the pitfalls and what it means to be part of the RCSEd.
DeNTS course faculty and attendees at a recent masterclass in Malaysia
DeNTS course faculty and attendees at a recent masterclass in Malaysia
On top of short lectures and videos of examination scenarios, the speakers held a mock examination for attendees to prepare them.
The RCSEd described attendees as “highly engaged throughout the session with positive responses, questions and answers, and they interacted actively with the speakers”.
“They were satisfied with the overall event experience and remained spirited right to the end, which concluded with a networking dinner,” it added.
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