Senior Clinical Training Scholarship SCTS Anaesthesia 2023

Duration & Purpose:

One year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years. The purpose of this Training Programme is to enable the Senior Clinical Training Scholar (SCTS) to gain a greater understanding of applied sciences related to anaesthesia, pain management, peri-operative medicine and critical care in both small and large animals. The scholar should also develop a critical approach to the scientific literature, be aware of the principles, benefits and limitations associated with evidence based medicine and to start to appreciate factors involved in scientific investigations.

Emergency Service:

The SCTS will participate in the out-of-hours rota gaining valuable and essential experience in emergency work and patient management including intensive care cases. Participation in the out of hours weekday and weekend rota is shared. Full back-up cover is provided by diploma holding anaesthetists.

Research Programme:

Clinically orientated research to advance the understanding and management of anaesthesia and pain management in small animals is an important and vital aspect of the SCTS training.The SCTS will be allocated time during the first and second year of the SCTS to complete the clinical research project. The SCTS will be encouraged to apply for other research grants in order to gain experience in grant applications and management.

Publications:

The SCTS will be expected to prepare and publish at least two scientific papers in refereed journals during the programme. The SCTS will also be encouraged to attend conferences. He or she will be expected to present papers on these topics at scientific meetings such as the Conferences of Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists Annual Congress of the British Small Animal Association, or the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress.

Examinations:

The qualification that the applicant will study for is, The Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.