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A new process has been established “to ensure consistent and transparent decision-making in enabling trainee movement between London programmes, using defined criteria.” This process is called Intra London Programme Transfers (ILPT) and is now live. It recognises that during training individuals may experience significant changes in their personal circumstances that may make the continuation of training … Continue reading
In March we gathered at the London Chest Hospital for a day of allergy, ventilation and surgery. Many thanks to Marilu (Dr Marilu Nuila) for co-ordinating the day. Interesting facts about the London Chest Hospital: The London Chest Hospital was founded in 1848 at a meeting held at the London Tavern in the City of … Continue reading
It’s a New Year! We hope you’re helping all your patients to commit to stop smoking and increasing the rate of referrals to your stop smoking service. If your new year’s resolution is to sort out your ePortfolio and not leave it to the last minute pre-ARCP we stand with you! In sentiment at least… … Continue reading
Can’t be bothered to sign in to synapse? Well, never fear, you won’t miss anything with this handy round up of recent links to external educational events (both Respiratory and GIM) and important updates from synapse and beyond. An important date for your diaries is the 2014 ARCP/RITA Friday 11 July 2014 for North East Thames … Continue reading
In November we joined our colleagues from across London at the Hammersmith Hospital, for a day of Occupational Lung Disease. It was hosted by Prof Paul Cullinan and Dr Jo Szram. Their website is here: http://www.lungsatwork.org.uk/ Interesting facts about Hammersmith Hospital: Hammersmith Hospital is not in Hammersmith During WW1 Hammersmith Hospital was used as the Military … Continue reading
The issue of pharmaceutical company sponsorship of training days was raised at the most recent UCLP TPMC meeting. Some believe that there should be a complete separation of education and pharmaceuticals, as sponsored education is just marketing. Others believe that drug reps can provide information of relevance to trainees. We would like to gather the … Continue reading
In October a group of intrepid trainees left the lights of central London and headed for the coast, for a training day in sunny Southend. Interesting facts about Southend: Southend has the world’s longest Pleasure Pier (1.34 miles) Notable people from Southend include: Phill Jupitus, comedian; Helen Mirren, actress; and Simon Sharma, historian and TV … Continue reading
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