OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY WHAT OUR TRAINEES SAY
gained valuable experiences from dealing with interesting and unusual maternal and fetal cases.
Dr Katie Fraser
I particularly appreciated the learning opportunities I had in gynaecology. The RSCH has the main oncology department in the region, with an excellent body of consultants and nurse specialists and I had access to major operating lists and colposcopy clinics.
I have spent all of my training – medical school, foundation years and specialty training – in London and moving to Brighton was initially a life-style decision for me. In London I felt claustrophobic and detached from the patient group and I realised that I needed a change. At BSUH my work is varied and interesting. We have a busy labour ward and several specialist antenatal clinics. With good neonatal facilities we are able to accept complex cases from other units and I
sessions in obstetrics as well as monthly journal clubs. Trainees are encouraged to participate in the monthly multidisciplinary perinatal meetings, the weekly CTG meetings and the monthly half-day Audit and Clinical Governance meetings.
I had the opportunity to train in minimal access surgery and at the PRH I was involved in a multitude of day-case procedures. Because RSCH and PRH are teaching hospitals, there is always the chance to engage in training of junior doctors and medical students – an activity which I found very rewarding. My life’s ambition is to care for patients with whom I can build relationships and I want to be able to provide them with continuity in their care. Moving to Brighton has re-energised me and my drive to being a competent and effective doctor.
Colposcopy clinics, oncology and infertility clinics are provided on a regular basis. Uro-gynaecology & urodynamic clinics are held at Lewes Victoria Hospital.
There are weekly risk management and monthly maternity risk management meetings, regular consultant ward rounds and skills drills.
BSUH provides supervision for the majority of ATSMs (Advanced Training Skills Modules) relevant for ST6/7 trainees. In addition to the skills training, the department facilitates training in advanced laparoscopic procedures and operative hysteroscopy.
Trainees can choose to attend joint antenatal clinics with neonatologists and surgeons, which include high-risk medical/obstetrics clinics and birth option clinics, as well as a large GU/HIV clinic.
Research The department facilitates research opportunities for trainees and encourages students to participate in its Independent Research Program (IRP).
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