Training Programs - Preceptorship Program
ULTRASOUND GUIDED REGIONAL ANESTHESIA
Toronto Western Hospital Visit Program
Package 1 ( 2-Day Visit )
Package 2 ( 4-Day Visit )
Maximum of 6 Registrants/Session (Cost: Canadian $375)
This unique program affords visitors the opportunity to learn and observe ultrasound guided regional anesthesia techniques at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Over the course of 2 days (approximately seven hours per day), you will be able to:
- Network with prominent specialists in anesthesiology, observe them in action, and discuss cases of interest with them
- View the set up and function of the regional anesthesia procedure facility, operating rooms, recovery room and day surgery unit
- See the latest in regional anesthesia equipment and procedures
- Meet with colleagues to discuss challenging cases encountered in modern regional anesthesia practice.
Please note that all surgical observations are dependent upon that day’s operating room schedule.
At the conclusion of your visit, you will be presented with a certificate of participation.
Participation in this program is extremely restricted due to space limitations. If interested, you are urged to make your selection as soon as possible.
Instructors:
Richard Brull, MD, FRCPC
Vincent Chan, MD, FRCPC
Ki Jinn Chin, MBBS, FANZCA, FRCPC
Jacob Lai, MD, FRCPC
Ahtsham Niazi, MBBS, FCARCSI
Philip Peng, MD, FRCPC
Anahi Perlas, MD, FRCPC
Arun Prasad, MBBS, DA, FRCA
Paul Tumber, MD, FRCPC
Jean Wong, MD, FRCPC
Program Package:
- Clinical demonstrations
- Group discussion
- Ultrasound practical guide booklet
November 1 - 2
December 6 - 7
February 14 - 15
March 7 - 8
October 24 - 25
November 21 - 22
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1
07:30 Arrival to TWH and meet at the Anesthesia Dept. located on the 2nd floor McLaughlin Wing, room 407 (take Centre Elevators to 2nd floor and turn right when you exit)
08:00 Observe clinical demonstration of hands on ultrasound guided techniques
13:00 Lunch on your own
14:00 Observe clinical demonstration of hands on ultrasound guided techniques
15:30 End of day 1
Day 2
Same as Day 1
Maximum of 6 Registrants/Session (Cost: Canadian $750)
This unique program affords visitors the opportunity to learn and observe ultrasound guided regional anesthesia techniques at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Over the course of 5 days (approximately seven hours per day), you will be able to:
- Network with prominent specialists in anesthesiology, observe them in action, and discuss cases of interest with them
- View the set up and function of the regional anesthesia procedure facility, operating rooms, recovery room and day surgery unit
- See the latest in regional anesthesia equipment and procedures
- Meet with colleagues to discuss challenging cases encountered in modern regional anesthesia practice.
Please note that all surgical observations are dependent upon that day’s operating room schedule.
At the conclusion of your visit, you will be presented with a certificate of participation.
Participation in this program is extremely restricted due to space limitations. If interested, you are urged to make your selection as soon as possible.
Instructors:
Richard Brull, MD, FRCPC
Vincent Chan, MD, FRCPC
Ki Jinn Chin, MBBS, FANZCA, FRCPC
Jacob Lai, MD, FRCPC
Ahtsham Niazi, MBBS, FCARCSI
Philip Peng, MD, FRCPC
Anahi Perlas, MD, FRCPC
Arun Prasad, MBBS, DA, FRCA
Paul Tumber, MD, FRCPC
Jean Wong, MD, FRCPC
Program Package:
- Clinical demonstrations
- Group discussion
- Ultrasound practical guide booklet
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1
07:30 Arrival to TWH and meet at the Anesthesia Dept. located on the 2nd floor McLaughlin Wing, room 407 (take Centre Elevators to 2nd floor and turn right when you exit)
08:00 Observe clinical demonstration of hands on ultrasound guided techniques
13:00 Lunch on your own
14:00 Observe clinical demonstration of hands on ultrasound guided techniques
15:30 End of day 1
Day 2 - 4
Same as Day 1
November 1 - 4
December 6 - 9
February 14 - 17
March 7 - 10
October 24 - 27
November 21 - 24
* Please be advised that you must submit a copy of the most updated CV for Hospital observer privilege application.
Please e-mail or fax your CV to:
Christine Drane
Departmental Administrator
Department of Anesthesia
Toronto Western Hospital
University Health Network
399 Bathurst St., McL 2-405
Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
Tel. 416-603-5118
Fax. 416-603-6494
E-mail: christine.drane@uhn.on.ca
Or you can fill out the:
CME CREDIT:
This education event has been approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of CPD options for the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for 14 hours (2-day) and for 28 hours (4-day).
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Full refund less $50 Administration fee, if written notice of cancellation, either by e-mail or fax, is received no later than 21 days prior to start of preceptorship. No refund for cancellation less than 21 days.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Hyatt Regency on King Street is the closest hotel to Toronto Western Hospital.
The Hilton Garden Inn on 92 Peter Street just south of Toronto Western Hospital.
DIRECTIONS TO TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL:
Address:
399 Bathurst St.
Toronto, ON
M5T 2S8
Telephone: (416) 603-5800
Driving Directions:
Take the Gardiner Expressway, exit on Spadina Avenue and travel northbound to Dundas Street. Make a left (westbound) until you get to Bathurst Street. TWH is on the northeast corner of Bathurst and Dundas Streets.
Public Transit:
North and South: Bathurst Streetcar
The most convenient subway station is Bathurst Subway. Take the streetcar going south, to Dundas. If you are coming from the south, take the Bathurst Streetcar north to Dundas.
East and West: Dundas Streetcar
From the Dundas Subway Station (at Yonge), take the Dundas Streetcar west to Bathurst.