Core Trainee Forum

 

The Core Trainee Forum was established by core surgical trainees, with the mission to enhance surgical training for those at the beginning of their careers. Recognising a significant gap in support and resources for trainees at this stage, we understand the challenges many face in obtaining quality training while meeting the essential requirements for advancing to higher surgical training. We are passionate about supporting the surgical aspirations of core trainees across the UK and aim to bridge this gap by offering high-quality teaching resources and career-building opportunities. Our goal is to empower surgical trainees to excel during these crucial years and successfully secure a position in higher surgical training.


How to Prepare for the MRCS Part B Webinar Series

Presented by the RCSEd Core Trainee Forum, this series focuses on how to prepare, the best resources/courses, what to expect in the exam and common pitfalls. Expect talks from recent successful candidates and previous examiners along with demonstrations of exemplary answers to mock questions.

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Introduction to the MRCS Part B

20th November 2024, 19:00 to 20:00 GMT

Anatomy

26th November 2024, 19:00 to 20:00 GMT

Applied Sciences

2nd December 2024, 19:00 to 20:00 GMT

Critical Care

11th December 2024, 19:00 to 20:00 GMT

Communication

17th December 2024, 19:00 to 20:00 GMT

Core Committee

Kiran Saini

Chair

Kiran is the founder and president of the Core Trainee Forum. He is a Urology themed Core Surgical Trainee in the Thames Valley deanery.

Oliver Skan

Secretary

Oliver is an ENT-themed core surgical trainee in North London.

Nicole James

Marketing Co-Lead

Nicole is a General/Plastics-themed core trainee the Thames Valley deanery.

Dave Fellows

Marketing Co-Lead

Dave is a Trauma and Orthopaedics themed CT2 in Thames Valley.

Jinpo Xiang

Alternative Programmes Lead

Jinpo is a General Surgery themed core trainee in North West deanery.

Eddie Richardson

Education Lead

Eddie is a CT1 in Gloucester/Cheltenham, T&O themed.

Corey Chan

Recruitment Lead

Corey is an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in the North East Deanery.

Sirat Lodhi

Research Co-Lead

Sirat is an ENT-themed core surgical trainee based in the North West.

Ed Armstrong

Research Co-Lead

Ed completed his Foundation programme in the Thames Valley deanery and is now a Urology-themed Core Trainee in the area.


Marketing Sub-Committee

Jacob Feathers

Marketing Sub-Committee

Jacob is a core surgical trainee based in South Wales.

Sanskrithi Sravanam

Marketing Sub-Committee

Sanskrithi is a junior Neurosurgical trainee in the West Midlands deanery.

Sophie O’Dolan

Marketing Sub-Committee

Sophie is currently a Trauma and Orthopaedic themed CT1 in North London.

Vishnu Sajeenth

Marketing Sub-Committee

Vishnu is a General Surgery Themed CT1 trainee based in the West Midlands.


Education Sub-Committee

Conor Hennessy

Education Sub-Committee

Conor is a T&O themed Core Surgical Trainee in the Thames Valley Deanery.

Julie Dequare

Education Sub-Committee

Julie is a Core Trainee in East Scotland.


Contact us

For further information about the Core Trainee Forum, please contact: rcs.coretraineeforum@gmail.com