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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Members
Kiran Saini
Chair
Kiran is the founder and president of the core trainee forum.
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.
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.
Contact us
For further information about the Core Trainee Forum, please contact: rcs.coretraineeforum@gmail.com