Faculty of Surgical Trainers

The Faculty of Surgical Trainers is pleased to present a series of webinars aimed at supporting and developing surgeons in their role as surgical trainers. We will cover a number of topics including the ISCP profile for the trainer, Concepts Underpinning Training in Surgery, Multiple Consultant Reports, mentoring and coaching, developing learning agreements with trainees, trainees in difficulty and maximising training opportunities in the working day. This series will have relevance for all those who have an active interest or involvement in surgical training.

Please join us for lively and informative discussions. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to put your questions to the experts.

Topic Date Broadcast
Good trainers seek feedback – the ISCP website is the FST recommended tool 18th August 2020
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers Conference 2020 16th October 2020
Supporting the trainee in need – touching on the taboos 15th December 2020
What makes a good trainer? - The trainee view 19th January 2021
Supporting the trainee in need – touching on the taboos Part II 16th February 2021
What makes a good trainer? - The trainee view Part 2 16th March 2021
Supporting the trainee in need – touching on the taboos Part III 20th April 2021
How to run a good Multiple Consultant Report (MCR) 18th May 2021
Supporting Trainers, Supporting Trainees 24th May 2021
Imperial College London & The Faculty of Surgical Trainers Collaboration: Official Online Launch Event 27th May 2021
The evolution of surgical training – six generations of cardiothoracic surgeons reflect 22nd June 2021
How to talk to the ‘failing’ trainee 20th July 2021
The evolution of surgical training – six generations of cardiothoracic surgeons reflect Part 2 17th August 2021
Training Top Tips - Insights from the Best of the Best 21st September 2021
How to run a good Multiple Consultant Report (MCR) Part II 26th October 2021
Surgical Trainees' Santa Wish List 30th November 2021
How can we get the best out of training in the COVID era 1st February 2022
The use of technology to meet the needs of training 1st March 2022
The Future Surgical Trainers 5th April 2022
In and Out 17th May 2022
Introduction to FST – Application and Engagement 9th September 2022
Beyond Patient Safety: Training for the Future of Safe and Effective Surgical Care 6th December 2022
Enhancing the Surgical Trainer's Non-Technical Skills 7th March 2023
What is the relevance of Professionalism in surgical training ? 12th June 2023
Surgical metacognition – smarter decision making for surgeons 5th September 2023
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in UK surgery 14th November 2023
Evidence based presentations 13th February 2024
ISCP – Trainer/Trainee interface 7th May 2024
The Surgical Education Matrix—Collaborating to Improve Outcomes in Training 6th August 2024

The archived webinar recordings are a RCSEd member benefit resource for all Fellows, Members and Affiliates.

Please contact the e-learning team at webinars@rcsed.ac.uk if you have any issues accessing these resources.


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