Our 2009 conference takes place 26-27 March in Belfast.

Please see our conference page for further information on this year’s event… we’re hoping it will be bigger and better than ever!

If you’ve any questions, please contact us at qubscrubs@hotmail.co.uk and we’ll get back to you ASAP

See you all there!

Dr Kelly focused on chest x-rays covering topics including; pneumothorax, heart failure, lobar pneumonia and assessing the placement of NG-tubes and endotracheal tubes. He also talked about abdominal x-rays and the hallmark signs of visceral perforation. Spinal and cranial images were also considered, looking at prolapsed discs and haematomas.

Such a great turn-out could not go without a prize draw for the attendees - MPS donated 5 OUP Handbooks of Clinical Specialties and we also had a copy of Dr Kelly’s very own ‘Crash Course Imaging’ textbook to give away. Thanks again to Dr Kelly for the advice and tips he gave during this talk and we hope to run this event again next year!

Present

1. Sorca O Brien
2. Bryan Murphy
3. Sara Scott
4. Anna Stewart
5. Leanne Stratton
6. Luke Boyle
7. Conor Hamill
8. James Aslet
9. Calum Thompson
10. Lisa Riordan
11. Claire Roberts
12. Melissa Buddo

Items Discussed

1. WIS Conference- Koo and Aarti have booked their flights and confirmed places at the conference. It is proposed we organise a WIS Careers night aimed specifically at our female members. Possible female surgeons to approach are Drs. Ruth Johnston, Lisa McConnell (Musgrave)
2. Hoodies- Aarti…..There was an issue with the Scrubs branding as the font is unusual. Luke liaised with the supplier on the issue and they managed to hand embroider our logo.The possible cost is £22.50 per hoodie and members or conference attendees may purchase a hoodie on a pre-order pre-pay basis.
3. Suturing workshop- next planned for 19-11-08 We are still awaiting arrival of the ordered materials.
4. Conference – application form (Sorca). Suggested C-spine stabilisation on Friday afternoon (1-4). Proposed ethics talk. Possibility of obtaining use of a sim baby for paeds emergencies. Dr. Nutt –emergency ECG interpretation in A and E, 30 minute talk supported by a worksheet. ABG interpretation (A/E docs). Email Queens students earlier to give them ample time to book a place
5. After conference buffet- suggestions for venue….Shu, Welly Park, Porterhouse, Holiday inn, Malone Lodge. The venue needs to be close to the MBC and be reasonably priced for what we are requesting.
6. Purchasing of new items such as chest for lines/drains and arterial arms was discussed. A final decision of what to buy was not reached. - Bryan
7. Anatomy workshop- Michael. Jan is positive regarding this event but further planning and liaison is necessary
8. First Aid event- Anna is contacting Sandy/ Frances @ Red Cross. Red Cross is our first option as the course completion involves obtaining a certificate
9. Fire service talk confirmed for Thursday 27th of November
10. Honorary membership packs – who should we offer these to.?? They will contain a certificate of membership, a newsletter of events so far this year with pictures etc and information about the conference, contact details etc.

Venue: North Lecture Theatre, MBC

When: Tuesday 9th December 7.30pm

The event is free to all members, those who haven’t yet signed up can do so at the event for £3 (for the year!)

-UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED. WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT TERM-

When: Thursday 27th November

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: MBC LT2

Drop us an email (qubscrubs@hotmail.co.uk) to let us know if you are coming and see you on the night!

Those present

1. Bryan Murphy
2. Sorca O Brien
3. Hyun-Kyoung Koo
4. Anna Stewart
5. Leanne Stratton
6. James Aslet
7. Emma-Louise Graney
8. Melissa Buddo
9. Aarti Lakhiani
10. Luke Boyle
11. Connor Hamill
12. Pippa Crutchley
13. Amy Mc Cornish
14. Cliona Flynn
15. Claire Roberts
16. Patrick McGuigan

Items Discussed

1. Luke gave attendees an over-view of the group trip to London for the RCSL Plastics event (Careers in Surgery Day). The trip was very beneficial and informative and revealed that training post numbers are soon to be increased (doubled consultancy places) thus alleviating competition for posts. It also revealed that we are very on-point with our suturing workshops as this was very similar to the simulation workshop run on the day. The college also revealed they plan to host regional events and would consider coming to Belfast.

2. Aarti took sizes and numbers for initial orders for the Scrubs hoodie. They will cost £15-20 and MPS have agreed to pay for hoodies for the committee. We have decided this year to go with a more generic design to allow members and conference attendees to purchase a hoodie. Committee will have some discerning feature on said hoodie (committee or last name ??)

3. The next suturing workshop has been booked for 19th November. Michal Taylor is booking the rooms with the anatomy department. We are also awaiting the arrival of ordered materials. Bryan is liaising with the company on this matter.

4. Draw for pastest books

a. Edwina Hegarty 1st year (1011) EMQ’s for medical students vol 1
b. Richard Morrisson 2nd year (2016) EMQ’s for medical students vol 2
c. Therese McCartney 3rd year (3006) EMQ’s for medical students vol 3
d. Erin Kerr 4th year (4004) Data Interpretation

5. Careers Night Plan – at 7.30 in the Space . No wine allowed due to licencing issues. Pippa and Amy are sorting drinks. Sorca is sorting the “buffet”

6. Women in Surgery - There is an annual conference in London and we elected a new rep to attend this. Aarti and Koo both expressed interest. Aarti was drawn as representative however koo will accompany her to the conference on Mon 1-12-08

7. Cheque for MMR – Sara

8. CONFERENCE

a. Venues provisionally booked – MBC (£60 x 2, Space, postgrad lecture theatre BCH (£200)
b. Posters – 4/6 A1 size, A4 PRN
c. BMJ ad – black and white £230
d. Bags – clever baggers, using some conference poster wording
e. Ideas for talks – central lines, TA workshop, Dr. Diamond (Bryan contacting), Radiology(Bryan contacting), ABG’s, ALS (Sandy and Catherine ??), Obs and Gynae emergencies (Sorca contacting), psychiatric emergencies (sorca contacting) ,
f. food/catering (Claire and Connor),
g. application form (Sorca)
h. Timetable – needs further discussion (next meeting)
i. Sponsors
j. Cost – we decided to lower the cost to £15 considering the credit crunch and the desire to attract overseas students
k. Promotional trip-planned for Dublin (RCSI, UCD, TCD)
l. Accommodation – research B and Bs , hotels etc in locality and gauge prices for recommendation
m. Buffet that evening (Claire )- we suggested covering the cost of speakers etc and charging £5 a head for delegates

9. Anatomy event – Michael
10. First Aid – Micheal/Anna contacting Sandy and/or red Cross

Presentations were given by some of the country’s leading plastic surgeons, including lectures on;
• the History of Plastic Surgery,
• Hand Surgery,
• the Healing Foundation,
• Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction,
• Burns,
• Trauma,
• Lower Limb Surgery,
• Skin Cancer,
• Paediatric Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery.

Attendees were given the opportunity to watch a “surgical cinema” (footage from the operating theatre). Informal advice was given about where to go for electives based on plastic surgery, and also about how to get into plastic surgery. Students were also given the opportunity to tour the BAPRAS archive and practice suturing.

The main “take home” messages from the day were that the media perception of plastic surgeons was grossly distorted and that cosmetic surgery was only one small part of a plastic surgeon’s job. The speakers also stressed that plastic surgeons are becoming increasingly involved in the treatment of cancer patients. Mr AR Green, the president of BAPRAS, emphasised that plastic surgery is possibly the most competitive field in surgery. However he said that the NHS planned to double the number of consultancy posts in plastic surgery in the next few years and this should lower the competition for posts and speed career progression.

It was a very successful and worthwhile day which was useful for anyone interested in pursuing a career in plastic surgery.

On the night we have loads of booklets and leaflets to give out and will have a prize-draw for some Oxford University Press handbooks.

Following the talk, there will be a refreshments reception and opportunity to put questions to the speakers.

Date: 3rd November

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: The Space @ QUB Student’s Union

Please email if you wish to attend: qubscrubs@hotmail.co.uk

When? Thursday 30th October at 7.30pm
Where? North Lecture Theatre, MBC.
Topic? Prehospital Thrombolysis and the Immediate Management of ACS Patients.

Also, the 204 (North Irish) Field Hospital (the only field hospital in NI belonging to the Territorial Army), recently sent a group of doctors, nurses and paramedics out to Afghanistan for 3 months. They arrive back today and an event is planned for the 29th November at Castlereagh Borough Council where members of the team will speak of their experience and also give a ‘walk-through’ of the process of managing the injured soldier.

Present: Bryan Murphy
Connor Hamill
Pippa Crutchley
Amy McComish
Sara Scott
Leanne Stratton
Anna Stewart
Luke Boyle
Calum Thomson
Lisa Riordan
Claire Roberts
Patrick McGuigan
Aarti Lakhiani
Hyun-Kyoung Koo

1. Freshers fair - who is coming
- what time at

2. Food and drink for the Freshers’ Night (SLT 1/10/08) – Sorca and Connor

3. Committee dinner: 1/10/08 @ 8.30pm Ryans, Lisburn Road

4. Electives talk – not going ahead following contact from QUB; they already run a similar talk alongside the BMSA and we were unkeen to copy

5. Careers Night – 2 more talkers confirmed
- Anyone with other contacts to confirm by next meeting

6. Hoodies – Sara last year
a. MPS sponsoring them (with logo on arm)
b. Can now get them through Queens; Aarti to research price options
c. Committee for hoodies and plan to advertise hoodies to members

7. Sponsorship – MPS – wine and cheese night??

8. Talk by Doctor Diamond (on ethics alongside MPS rep)

9. Next meeting – 28th October