BJCA HeadStart in Cardiology 2017
Event Information
Description
Two-Day Course for Junior Cardiology Registrars
This free meeting is open to all Junior Cardiologists and other trainees interested in Cardiology. It covers all aspects of what you need to know as a Junior Cardiology Registrar (ST3-ST5).
Starting training in Cardiology can be a daunting process. There are a great number of practical skills you need to acquire, including angiography, cardiac pacing and echocardiography. In addition, emergencies can be a challenge to manage and learn at the same time.
Broad coverage of key procedures and emergencies
We aim to cover all key essential procedures and emergencies that you will encounter during your Cardiology training. The two-day course is delivered by an experienced and expert faculty of UK Cardiologists.
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Come to learn how to do key procedures in Cardiology as well as gain important tips and tricks.
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Learn about key steps in performing echocardiography, how to report.
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Learn how to assess and manage important cardiac emergencies
HeadStart is made available for free for UK trainees and all attendees should be BJCA members. BJCA membership is free and can be sought here.
The event is only possible due to sponsorship: Aspen, Manereni, Bayer, Cryolife and others will be present at the event. The funding provided has been used to cover catering costs. Please note that while the companies listed have provided a sponsorship grant towards this independent programme, they have not had any influence or involvement over the agenda, content or organisation of this meeting. Please take the opportunity to talk to every company as this year's event is only possible because your precedessors did exactly that in 2016.
