The regional training day programme has recently undergone a significant review process.  Miss Caroline Burt, Mr Mark Cartmell and Mr Jonathan Ockrim form the regional training committee; they oversee the programme that is designed to offer the highest quality of training opportunities to all trainees. The trainee training and induction representative’s  work alongside them to ensure trainees’ needs are met.  The overall number of training days has been reduced to four a year with the emphasis being that all trainees attend 3 of the 4 sessions.  In addition to these, the training committee will highlight high quality training opportunities available to trainees throughout the year. Please note attendance at 3 out of 4 of these days is not mandatory for those who have completed the FRCS exam. 

The aim of these days is to offer the opportunity to experience aspects of surgical training that you may not get elsewhere and will include a mix of surgical sub-specialty education and simulation training to develop technical and non-technical skills.  Trainees are encouraged to get involved in organising training days and should contact the training team if they wish to get involved. 
It is your responsibility to arrange the study leave required from each trust to attend these sessions.  You must give enough notice to your trusts so that you clinical commitments can be amended as required.  Your attendance at these sessions will be monitored and reviewed as part of your ARCP process.  

Date Location Organiser
05th September 2023   Miss R Simson & Mr J Walmsley
05th December 2023 Online Miss Sarah Biggs & Mr Marcus Quinn
02nd February 2024 (Peninsula Phase 2 ST3-ST6) BOWA, Ashburton Mr Bowling & Peninsula Representatives
20th February 2024 (Peninsula Phase 3 Breast) Torbay Yacht club Miss Rosie Lowe
05th March 2024 (All Doctors in Training) Virtual  Miss Sarah Biggs & Mr Marcus Quinn
08th March 2024 (Peninsula Phase 3 OG) Derriford Hospital Mr Bowling & Peninsula Representatives
26th April 2024 (Peninsula Phase 2 ST3-ST6) Buckfast convention centre  Mr Bowling & Peninsula Representatives
24th May 2024 (Peninsula Phase 3 OG) BOWA, Ashburton Mr Bowling & Peninsula Representatives
11th June 2024 (All Doctors in Training) BAWA Leisure, Bristol Miss Sarah Biggs & Mr Marcus Quinn
12th June 2024 (Peninsula Phase 2 ST3-ST6) BOWA, Ashburton Mr Bowling & Peninsula Representatives
21st June 2024 (Peninsula Phase 3 Colorectal) BOWA Wetlab Mr Bowling & Peninsula Representatives
12th July 2024 (Peninsula Phase 3 OG) BOWA, Ashburton Mr Bowling & Peninsula Representatives
06th September 2024 (All Doctors in Training) Virtual Miss Sarah Biggs & Mr Marcus Quinn

Please see the School Structure page for Head of School, Training Programme Director, College Tutor and School Management contact details.