Thames Valley Gynaecology & Ultrasound Simulation

Full day simulation courses in ultrasound and aspects of gynaecology

Where: Karl Storz Simulation Centre, Slough

When: Annually, incorporated in regional teaching

Target audience: ST1-2, ST3-5, and ST6-7 taught on separate days

Duration: One Day

Cost: Free

Website: https://thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk/obstetrics-and-gynaecology-home/simulation-and-ultrasound-training/

Obstetrics Simulation

1 day obstetric simulation course

When: Annually for all ST1 -7 in Thames Valley

ROBUST course training for all Thames Valley ST3 trainees

Cost: Free


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Coordinator – Miss Ruth Houlden

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Website: https://thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk/obstetrics-and-gynaecology-home/simulation-and-ultrasound-training/

Karl Storz Training Centre

The Karl Storz simulation centre is available to book for regional teaching or ad hoc practice.

Where: Karl Storz Centre, Slough

Target: ST6-8

Contact: Toni.foster@karlstorz.com

BSGE RIGS

Deanery based and online webinars. Divided into basic, intermediate, and advanced, and suitable for all levels ST1-7

Timing: Autumn term annually
Duration: 1 day for each basic/intermediate/advanced
Cost: Free to BSGE members (£80 annual fee)
Funding: HEE
Website: https://www.bsge.org.uk/rigs-hubs-national-training-programme/

Contact: bsge@rcog.org.uk

Gynaecology Laparoscopic training boxes

All gynaecology departments in Thames Valley have contacts for their simulation lead who can arrange a loan of a lap box. Modular tasks can be completed, and signed off.

Minimum of 3 boxes available to loan at each site.

Location: Across all 5 deanery sites

Target: ST3-8

Timing: Year round

Cost: Free