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Today we said goodbye to our dear friend and colleague, Dr Manuela Afrasinei, Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesiology. We were blessed to have known her. Rest in peace, Manuela ๐๏ธ
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One of our anaesthetic colleagues Dr Manuela Afrasinei is missing, please share and contact the helpline listed if you have any information.
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Remembering an incredible colleague and dear friend today on what would have been his 36th birthday. Gone but never forgotten.
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The coming days and weeks are likely to be a stressful time for those who work on the front line in heathcare. Weโve put together a list of some useful resources to help trainees, and other HCPs look after themselves. #COVID19 #wellbeing
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The @COAIrl and JFICMI are kicking off a pilot lecture series "Introduction to ICU Course" this evening - spearheaded by Intensive Care Fellows @Carrie_Murph and @bryan_reidy. It's free and open to all! Tune in tonight with the QR code below. #FOAMed
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On this day 175 years ago, William Morton first demonstrated the effects of ether anaesthetic in Massachusetts General Hospital. Look how far we've come since then - 175 years young and still looking good! Happy #WorldAnaesthesiaDay ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐ด . @COAIrl
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Congratulations to all our colleagues who graduate virtually as members and fellows of @COAIrl and those who are receiving their CCST. A great achievement for everyone! ๐๐ป๐๐ป
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Congratulations to Dr Pierce Geoghegan and Dr Emer Ryan who were awarded the inaugural Dr Mark Owens and Dr James Close perpetual trophies. #CAICongress19 #catfunrun
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Congratulations to Dr Catherine Motherway on her award tonight! . Thank you for your mentorship and leadership to trainees across the country throughout your career, and especially in the last year. You can't be what you can't see ๐ช.
"This is an emotional moment." .Congratulations Dr Catherine Motherway on winning the 'Limerick Person of the Year 2020' at tonight's virtual awards event. We are all very proud @ULHospitals . #TeamULHG.#LimerickEdgeEmbrace. @hselive @paulreiddublin @colettecowan1
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Our message to all trainees in these challenging times.
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Great to see one of our own @COAIrl trainees coming to the rescue! . Amazing outcome for the lost pup. @McCormackCEO @HSELive.
A dog who was lost in the snowy Wicklow Mountains for two weeks has been reunited with her owners after a heartwarming rescue by a pair of doctors
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Massive Congratulations to all those who are joining Team @AnaesTrainees @COAIrl in July! . Canโt wait to work with you all
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'Basic' positioning can make all the difference. Can't stop watching this clip ๐ค.
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Congratulations to everyone Conferring today ๐๐. Huge achievement, enjoy the day!
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Delighted to welcome all the incoming SAT1s to the college today as they attend the "Introduction to Anaesthesiology" morning! . Congratulations on joining the scheme, looking forward to working with you! . @COAIrl @McCormackCEO @AnaesTrainees.
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Looking forward to celebrating #WorldAnaesthesiaDay tomorrow with a #CoffeeandaGas session in training sites across Ireland.
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June is traditionally Pride Month where LGBTQI+ people around the world gather to be visible, celebrate the progress that has been made and campaign for the changes that still need to come.
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Massive congratulations to the 150 ICU colleagues across the country for completing Day 1 of the #ICU4U Cycle! . If you can, please donate at @ALONE_IRELAND @BreakthroCancer @Aware @IcustepsD.
The end of day one for #ICU4U doctors, nurses & staff who are doing a charity cycle this week to raise โฌ100k for @Aware @ALONE_IRELAND @BreakthroCancer & @IcustepsD. They have already raised almost โฌ80k and they need your help to reach their goal:
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Best of luck to everyone whoโs moving hospital this weekend! . @COAIrl @RCPI_Trainees @RCSI_Irl @HSE_HR @NDTP_HSE
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Massive congratulations to @COAIrl graduates Craig Lyons and @BarnwellNiamh on their recent appointments to the editorial board of Anaesthesia Reports. They join another SAT graduate @Rose_Kearsley. Wishing you the best of luck and continued success in your new roles. ๐๐ป๐๐ป.
It is with excitement that we introduce our new Editors!. Dr Caroline Thomas @DrCRThomas .Dr Niamh Barnwell @BarnwellNiamh .Dr Craig Lyons.Dr Yavor Metodiev @YavorRM . Welcome to the @Anaes_Reports Editorial Board!
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Thank you to Dr Moriarty and Prof O'Sullivan @ProfEllenO for paving the way. Happy #IWD2021 to all the women who inspire us every day ๐. If you can't see it, you can't be it! . #GlassCeiling.
Happy #IWD2021ย . Today we celebrate two inspirational women, leaders in medicine and former Presidents of our College, Dr Jeanne Moriarty & Prof Ellen OโSullivan. We recognise their contribution to the education, training & continued professional development of our specialties.
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Congratulations to all @AnaesTrainees and consultants who took part in the @DublinBikeRide today! . Fantastic achievement! Looking forward to next year already!
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Best of luck to everyone sitting the @COAIrl FCAI written exam today!. We know it has been a tough time to study on the frontline, but we are sure all your hard work and dedication well pay off. #YouGotThis
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The very best of luck to all candidates sitting the Membership MCQ today! Youโll be great! ๐ ๐ ๐.
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Happy World Anaesthesia Day to all our colleagues in Ireland and around the world. @COAIrl @wfsaorg @AAGBI @AAGBI_GAT @RCoANews @ASALifeline @ASA_Australia @ESATraineeN @esa @ANZCA . #WorldAnaesthesiaDay.
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Very much looking forward to this tomorrow evening! . The inaugural Intensive Care Medicine Grand Rounds lecture will be delivered by Professor Ger Curley @Beaumont_ICU on the management of traumatic brain injury. @COAIrl @RCSI_Irl @ICSIreland
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Good luck to all those participating in #ICU4U cycle. Frontline workers are cycling from all corners of Ireland to meet in Dublin to remember all the lives lost from the COVID-19 pandemic. To donate visit @ALONE_IRELAND @AwareNI @BreakthroCancer @Aware
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Congratulations to all those who passed the College of Anaesthesiologists #FCAI viva and SOE this week! . #fellowship .@COAIrl
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@CUH_Cork @RotundaHospital @aislingnie @COAIrlsustain CAT Consultant Trainer of the Year award goes to . Dr Paudie Delaney @DelaneyPaudie of @CUH_Cork . Dr Zulfiqar Memon of Drogheda . #CAICongress21
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The very best of luck to everyone sitting the written component of the Fellowship of the JFICMI this morning. @RCPI_Trainees @RCSI_Irl @AssocEmergMedIE
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The Committee of Anaesthesiology Trainees for 2019/2020:
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What a day! ๐คฉ๐๐. We were delighted to run our first Tag Rugby event yesterday in @ucddublin. Well done to all that made the day a success, you earned your reward ๐๐ป . Special thanks to @IrishRugby and @johnccolgan for helping to organise, and @farmerbrownsdub for the afters!
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How we sit exams has changed this year! . CAT have put together some tips to help guide you through this new experience. Best of Luck ๐ช๐ช
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Congratulations to all those who were offered places on the Specialist Anaesthesiology Training Scheme today! We look forward to working with and for you all! . ๐๐๐. @COAIrl
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Best of luck to everyone changing over today. May the coffee in your new Department be better than the last!
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๐จSave the Date ๐จ . We're turning 10 this year, so join us on Thursday the 6th of May at 6pm for a jam-packed webinar . Programme + Registration Link coming soon!
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Congratulations to the winners of this year's Fun Run! . Ben O'Connor ran a blistering 5k in 18:32 .@stjamesdublin who were the fastest dept.Kevin & Emer who won the best dressed with Eurovision inspired costumes. A total of โฌ688 was raised for @IrishCancerSoc. #CAICongress21
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Thank you @itsthatgirlsuzi for the acknowledgement of Anaesthesiology trainees the length and breadth of the country. They are determined to deliver high quality, patient-centred care in the face of innumerable challenges.
ICU in ๐ฎ๐ช couldnโt exist without Anaesthesia trainees.- most arenโt training to work in #ICU long term -.but they work long demanding shifts, make difficult decisions, break terrible news. We should be grateful to them, for their #courage in the #COVID19 storm. #Anesthesiology.
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@doireannof Very impressive to see the work that @doireannof and others put in to develop an ERAC protocol in the @RotundaHospital. #CAICongress22
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Pain Medicine Clinical Prize competition underway now at #CAICongress21 showcasing impressive work by Pain trainees across the county. Including our very own @AndyPurcell86 . Best of luck to all entries!!
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Our very own @DrLaura_G will be talking at #IACACOVID19 in 30 minutes - don't miss out!. Newly elected to @Anaes_Trainees and CAT she'll be talking about life as a trainee during the COVID pandemic. @COAIrl @RCoANews @Assoc_Anaes.
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Merry Christmas from all of us at CAT! . A special thought to all those in hospital today, and their families. Huge thank you to all our colleagues across the country working today to keep patients safe!
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@AnaesTrainees and @COAIrl surveyed Irish anaesthesiology trainees recently. These are some of the results. More to follow. #wellbeing #training .@NDTP_HSE @HSE_HR
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Regardless of who you are, who you love, what you believe and where you come from CAT is proud of you.
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An incredible story and a testament to the two trainees involved! ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป.
Dr. Colm Keane & Dr. Eoin OโRathallaigh, the 2019 @AnaesTrainees Outstanding Anaesthesiologist Award winners . At a recent park run they attended a cardiac arrest & resuscitated the runner for over 50 minutes & we are so pleased to see him and his family join us here today!
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Huge congratulations go to @COAIrl trainee and our very own @AnaesTrainees committee member @DrBSingleton for winning best poster at the @dasairway ASM last week. An incredible achievement ๐.
WELL DONE to all of the oral and presentation prize winners!. Particular congratulations to Andy Shrimpton for winning the Ralph Vaughan Cup!. #trainees #DAS #vDAS2021
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Excellent panel discussion to finish off the PoCUS workshop. An informative and comprehensive session. #CAICongress21 @POCUSClub @NixLimerick @PetermoranPeter
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This is some serious hustle by @CoombeHospital for the CAT Christmas decoration competition . ๐๐ป๐๐๐ป๐๐๐ป๐.
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Happy #PRIDE2020! . Today we celebrate the incredible diversity of the @COAIrl and @HSELive community!.
Regardless of who you are, who you love, what you believe and where you come from CAT is proud of you.
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Congratulations to Dr Michelle Duggan, of Mayo University Hospital, who was awarded the prize of โConsultant Trainer of the Yearโ for a smaller hospital. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to @COAIrl trainees.
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Great to see initiatives like this! Time to #cutitout and #knockitout of our anaesthetic departments and ICUs. @COAIrl @AAGBI @AAGBI_GAT #bullying.
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Best of Luck to everyone sitting the FJFICMI today! . You got this ๐ช๐ผ
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Interesting discussion chaired by @Carrie_Murph on how we can improve sustainability in our intensive care units, is this the next frontier in sustainable healthcare?. #CAICongress21 #Sustainability @ICSIreland @COAIrlsustain
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Congratulations to all those who were successful in their interviews for the SAT scheme. Welcome to a great speciality! We look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead.
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It was a honour to present Dr Ide Delargy of @PracthealthInfo with a cheque for โฌ800 raised from the CAT Fun Run. A massive thank you to all who ran in the race and donated to the fundraiser! ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
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CALL OUT to all Depts - get creative + enter a homemade Christmas decoration into the CAT Christmas Competition by 12th December! . Winning hospital will have their decoration published in the December CAT newsletter + a Dept prize ๐๐. Email - cat@coa.ie .Tweet @AnaesTrainees
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Interesting article, relevant for any anaesthesia trainees (especially those sitting exams!)
How does RV failure affect LV function? #BJAEducation article on the structure and function of the right ventricle:
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Happy Changeover Day to all NCHDs! May the coffee in your new Department be better than the last. Special shout out to all our colleagues who guide us through #howdoibleep
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Best of luck to all candidates sitting the FCAI viva tomorrow and Wednesday!
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Congratulations to Irish anaesthesia trainee @jackmcollins for winning the best case report at @AAGBI Annual Congress in Dublin! #ACdublin18.
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Merry Christmas! A special thank you to all who are working today taking care of patients across the country.
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Q. Name something more enjoyable on a Saturday afternoon than taking to the open water and basking in the beauty of Dublin bay? .A. Sharing it with amazing friends and colleagues of course! . Join us on our next adventure! . @DublinBayCruise @DiscoverIreland
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Thread. As part of our ongoing commitment to trainee wellbeing we have compiled a list of resources to support trainees when the going gets tough! . #wellbeing #fatigue #burnout.
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Huge welcome to our incoming trainees!๐ฅณ We hope you enjoy your scheme and the journey you're just beginning. ๐ฉบ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐. We're here for you, so if you're ever in need of a bit of support - or if you have a great idea! - just drop us a line โบ๏ธ.
Delighted to welcome, in person,our incoming SAT 1s to @COAIrl Introduction to Anaesthesiology Day. Great to have such enthusiastic doctors on our scheme. We look forward to working with you all. @AnaesTrainees @McCormackCEO.
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Huge congratulations to the @ICGPnews on the launch of this worthwhile initiative. Thanks in advance to all our GP colleagues who will play a significant role in supporting NCHD wellbeing.
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Come join our team @AnaesTrainees and @COAIrl . ๐Applications for the SAT Training Scheme is now open! Information and links for applications below. ๐จ Closing date 7th December 4pm. ๐
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Best of Luck to everyone sitting the FCAI today. Itโs a rough road, especially during a pandemic. You got this! ๐ช๐ผ
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๐จ Announcement!๐จ. Interested in becoming an Anaesthesiologist? Applications are now open for the Specialist Scheme commencing 2022. Click on the link attached and follow the steps outlined. Good luck!๐ฉบ๐ซ๐.
We are delighted to announce that we are OPEN for recruitment 2022๐. ๐ฑ๏ธClick below for more information on the application process & the application form. ๐ฉ Please submit your application by 29th of November @4pm. We look forward to talking to you!
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Welcome to team @AnaesTrainees!! We look forward to working with you all!.
A very big welcome to our 44 incoming SAT 1s who attended their Introduction to Anaesthesiology course today. We look forward to meeting you in person very soon @COAIrl @AnaesTrainees @McCormackCEO.
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The deadline for abstract submission to the inaugural Critical Care and Rehabilitation conference is fast approaching. Really looking forward to one of the keynote speakers Dr. Maria Donnelly. Get your tickets here. @wearetuhf @ICUTallaght @COAIrl @orelko @melanieryberg
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Take some time to catch up with your colleagues for a coffee this week! #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek #CoffeeandaGas.
It's #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek, 5-9 November 2018. Conversations are important for sharing experiences and reducing stress. Take the time to catch up with your colleagues this week. Share your photos with us using the #CoffeeandaGas hashtag!.
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Thanks to @Rose_Kearsley for an eye-opening talk on her experiences of COVID-19 on the maternity services in London. Fantastic work by all to ensure first class care for women suffering from COVID during pregnancy.
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This year's first edition of CAT News coming later today. Some great content from @aoiquinn, @PracthealthInfo and others. Be sure to check it out.
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Best of luck to everyone changing over this week and to all those who CST'd and moving onto pastures new. May the coffee in your new Department be better than the last.
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Loving the outfits guys! . #Eurovision.
Our CAT virtual fun run attempt on the same day as the Eurovision was just a delightful coincidence, donations to @IrishCancerSoc and a good luck shout out to Dadi Freyr ๐คธโโ๏ธ #CATfunrun21 @AnaesTrainees #victoryforiceland
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An important statement from the President of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, Prof George Shorten. "We feel it is important today to reassure those who have placed or will place themselves in our care of our complete professionalism and respect for their dignity".
Our College President, Prof Shorten has issued the following press release to provide reassurance to patients. @aoifehegs @paulmmaguire @med_indonews @irishmednews @FergalBowers.
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@CUH_Cork @RotundaHospital @aislingnie Delaney Medal Winner 2021 is Dr Oscar Duffy . #CAICongress21 @COAIrlsustain
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Important document produced by the @Assoc_Anaes. A must read for all in our speciality and beyond. This topic can hit very close to home for many. Reach out, help is there.
Some things are difficult but necessary to talk about. Anaesthesiologists are thought to be at increased risk of suicide amongst the medical profession. A working group of the Association of Anaesthetists produced these guidelinesโฆ
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๐จ Only ONE day to go ๐จ. Join us for our 10th Anniversary Event . Register here ๐ Revised times below ๐
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CAT alumnus and all round talented chap @EoinKr is launching his book this evening, be sure to pop along!.
Congratulations to polymath Dr Eoin Kelleher, whose book is launched this evening. It is a beautifully presented book, that reveals the hidden world inside us all! All are welcome to attend launch and get your copy signed!
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Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas! . Thinking of all our @COAIrl, @RCPI_news, @RCSI_Irl and @PeopleofHSE @HSE_HR colleagues who are keeping the ship afloat over the holiday period. Hereโs hoping for a happy, healthy 2019 for you all.
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Best of luck to everyone who is starting in new roles, hospitals and specialities today! A particular welcome to all our new SAT 1s who start today! #nchd #changeover.
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Massive congratulations and very best of luck to all trainees graduating today!. We hope it's a very special day for everyone!!. @COAIrl
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๐จ Fellowship opportunity in St James's Hospital @stjamesdublin commencing July 2021 ๐๏ธ. More info ๐๐ . ๐จ Clinical Tutor / Lecturer in SJH Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine .๐๐search 'Anaesthesia'. #JobFairy @COAIrl.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Dumi Hlatywayo. Dumi's wife, Dr. Judith Hlatywayo is an Anaesthesiology trainee in Tallaght University Hospital. For more information and how you can help go to;.
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A fantastic novel award, initiated by our very own CAT Chair @sangelov92๐๐."Hopefully this will provoke a chain reaction to step cycling infrastructure up a gear in hospitals" ๐คฃ.(Quote courtesy of Siobhan McNamara).
@cyclistie @IrishDocsEnv & @COAIrlsustain have awarded the Irish Hospital Active Travel Award to @stjamesdublin for their incredible commitment to active travel on campus! #HATA . Well done Saint James's Hospital!. Pictured below are.
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Good luck to all the (socially distanced) groups of ICU staff cycling from around the country to Dublin this week! . A fantastic effort to raise sorely needed funds for 4 very important charities. Please donate! . #ICU4U.
Weโre thrilled to be charity partner for the #ICU4U Charity Cycle! #ICU medical professionals from all over Ireland are cycling to Dublin on Sep 3-4 to raise โฌ100k for 4 charities helping people that are particularly affected by #Covid19 โ see
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Burnout is something we all face to different degrees and at different times. CAT are committed to supporting trainees when they need us most! . #burnout #fightfatigue.
With #burnout now recognised as a medical condition by @WHO it's key that we tackle this highly significant issue. Our statement in response to the findings in Wainwright et alโs SWeAT study paper @Anaes_Journal: #Wellbeing #FightFatigue
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This is an important survey by the @AAGBI - we know this is something that has impacted many anaesthetists here in Ireland. We encourage you to complete the survey, even if youโre not an AAGBI member.
Today we launch an important survey to understand the impact of suicide among anaesthetists in UK & Ireland. You donโt have to be an @AAGBI member to take part. Please share. Survey: Campaign:
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An honourable mention to our own Dr Tim Keady aka Dumbledore who flew through the #CATFunRun this morning. #CAIcongress19
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Seconded - hearty congrats to all that passed their FCAI and JFICMI examinations today! A huge achievement ๐ฅณ. Just in time for the weekend too ๐.
Congratulations to all @AnaesTrainees who have successfully passed the Final FCAI clinical today @COAIrl . What an achievement . Congratulations equally to those who have passed the FJFICMI written exam! #thefutureisbright
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Hoping everyone is safe and well this morning following yesterday's terrifying incident @WexGenHosp. Sending our thoughts to all those affected. @AmbulanceNAS @COAIrl @NASCriticalCare.
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