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18
Sep
College of Anaesthesiologists Deliver Training in Malawi
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Thank you to H.E. Ambassador Gerry Cunningham for meeting Dr Brian Kinirons and Professor Ellen O’Sullivan from the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, at the Embassy of Ireland in Malawi, on September 8th 2018. A delegation from the College were in Malawi to deliver a course to a wide community of medical and nursing staff on advances in trauma and obstetrics, improving maternal and newborn mortality and best practice patient care. Dr Brian Kinirons, Prof Ellen O’Sullivan, Prof Anthony Cunningham, Dr Tom Schnittger, Dr Anne…

12
Sep
College of Anaesthesiologists to Change Terminology and Rename College
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The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland has today, September 13th 2018, announced that the terms ‘anaesthesia’ and ‘anaesthetist’ will be replaced with ‘anaesthesiology’ and ‘anaesthesiologist’. To officially mark this terminology change, Minister for Health Simon Harris TD will unveil a plaque at the College in Merrion Square, renaming the College officially to the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland. This terminology change is in line with global best practice and acknowledges the wider role of the anaesthesiologist. The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesia (WFSA) defines…

5
Sep
Call for Abstracts for KP Moore Medal Competition 2018
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Call for Abstracts:  KP Moore Medal Competition 2018 We are now accepting abstract submissions to be considered for presentation at the KP Moore Medal Competition in the College on Friday 16 November during the National Patient Safety in Anaesthesia Conference. The closing date for applications is Friday 26th October 2018. Submitted abstracts must be on a topic related to Patient Safety in Anaesthesia and could include research, audit, quality improvement or safety enhancement projects. Closing Date: Friday 26 October 2018 Contact: Orla Doran at odoran@coa.ie for further information. KP Moore Call for Abstracts (pdf.) KP…

29
Aug
RCoA Flagship Meetings Dates for 2019 and 2020
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The Royal College of Anaesthesiologists have announced their venue for Anaesthesia 2019 (20-22 May 2019) at etc Venues in St. Paul’s, London – https://www.etcvenues.co.uk/gallery/stpauls.   More details on event to follow soon. They are also starting plans for their 2020 meeting which will be a Tripartite meeting, to be held in Manchester in the 3rd week of May 2020.  It is likely to be a 3 day event.

29
Aug
Participate in Consultation for National Pathology Handbook
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The National Clinical Programme for Pathology is in the process of producing guidelines to add to the  National Laboratory Handbook. The following two guidelines are ready for external consultation: Laboratory testing for hereditary haemochromatosis Laboratory testing for  hyperprolactinaemia The Fellows of the College of Anaesthesiologists have been offered the opportunity to participate in the consultation process. Feedback can be given on each guideline through the link below. https://www.rcpi.ie/news/releases/opportunity-to-participate-in-the-external-consultation-process-of-the-national-pathology-handbook-aug-2018/ The deadline for receipt of submissions is 17:00hrs on Monday 24th September 2018. All feedback will be greatly appreciated…

28
Aug
Professionalism in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine Report
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The Professionalism in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine Report is a speciality specific guide to professionalism and ethics to sit alongside the Medical Council’s Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics. Download Professionalism in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine Report (pdf). President Kevin Carson provides a foreword for the report as follows: “Professionalism is the cornerstone of professional integrative practice that has its roots in a robust training and education, underpinned by current and innovative research, scrutinised by appropriate tests of knowledge and competencies to…

28
Aug
Critical Care Simulation Suite Opening
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The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland’s new Critical Care Simulation area officially launches on Wednesday 5th September 2018. Former Irish international rugby player Jamie Heaslip is conducting the formal opening. We are embarking on an exciting new phase for simulation training at the College, with the launch of the Critical Care Simulation Suite. The new simulation area covers the whole third floor of the mews building and offers trainees enhanced facilities with two simulation bays, a control room and a viewing and tutorial room. This…

23
Aug
Maintenance of Professional Conduct Progress Report 2011 – 2018
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This report by the Medical Council of Ireland provides an overview of outcomes achieved and the opportunities available to ensure Maintenance of Professional Competence remains relevant, all the while ensuring that the systems to monitor and support doctors remain efficient and effective. Through the regulation of doctors, the Medical Council enhances patient safety in Ireland. In operation since 1979, the Medical Council is an independent statutory organisation, charged with fostering and ensuring good medical practice. It ensures high standards of education, training and practice among…

13
Nov
SAT Recruitment 2018
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  SAT Recruitment 2018   Applications will open on Monday 13th November and will close on Friday 8th December 2017. Interviews will take place on Friday 26th January. Please read the attached Guideline Document carefully to ensure you have a full understanding of the application criteria & the documents required. 

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