Secretary and Treasurer positions are now open
May 2023
Please email us at swarm.trn@nhs.net to express an interest. Applications close on 19/05/2023.
Established in February 2012, SWARM is an anaesthetic trainee-led audit and research collaborative based in Peninsula Deanery in the South West of England.
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1. To establish a regional network of anaesthetic trainees who conduct multi-centre research and audit with a high potential for making an impact.
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2. To allow trainees to continue their involvement in research and audit projects as they migrate around the deanery.
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3. To provide training in research for the educational benefit of SWARM members.
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4. To attract national funding for research and audit work.
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We would love to involve as many South West anaesthetic trainees in research as possible and whether you are a bona fide research guru or getting involved in research for the first time SWARM is here to help. If you are interested in getting involved please do contact your hospital's trainee local lead or the committee directly on SWARM.trn@nhs.net
Interested parties are encouraged to read the SWARM constitution, since participation in SWARM projects assumes an agreement to abide by the terms that are detailed within it.
NEWS
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REGIONAL TRAINING SYMPOSIUM - 5TH OCTOBER 2023
April 2023
Following the success of last year the SWARM RTS returns to Buckfast Abbey on the 05th of October. We have some wonderful speakers confirmed and will once again be running Hive of Ideas. For more information on how to register please check the website in the coming weeks.
EMPATHY Study
Early antenatal inforMation Provision on Analgesia and anaesTHesia for labour and deliverY
April 2023
This new study starts this month with preliminary data collection beginning in Derriford UHP. This will be followed by regional data collection which will help guide the development of novel resources for provision of antenatal information.
If you are interested, please see the EMPATHY Study tab above.
Regional Training Symposium
October 2022
On the 03rd of September SWARM held the 2022 Regional Training Symposium at Buckfast Abbey. It was a great day with insightful and interesting talks. We would like to thank everyone who contributed towards the success of the day and everyone who attended. If you were inspired to get involved in research regionally please do contact the SWARM committee on SWARM.trn@nhs.net.
Perioperative Blood Management
January 2023
This RAFT project is launching in January 2023. This survey aims to evaluate how blood products are used across the UK and how practice varies regionally. It offers a great opportunity for trainees to get involved in a quick and simple study. For more information see the Projects and Events tab above.
Poppy Study- RAFT 4 pitch winner!
June 2022
Huge congratulations to Will, Anna and the team working on the Poppy study for winning the RAFT 4 pitch and securing a NIAA research grant. The pilot study is due to start in Derriford Hospital in early 2023 so if you are interested in getting involved please contact SWARM.
WINNER of the Trainee Network category of The RCoA/NIHR Clinical Research Network Awards 2017!
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