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MOMS Bursary Fund: March 2024 Application
Published 01/03/2024
MOMS has set up a bursary fund to help, encourage and support our members to contribute to MOMS missions, which include:
To support healthcare professionals, across all disciplines, to improve outcomes for pregnant people whose pregnancies are complicated by medical problems.
To drive clinical excellence in the care of those with medical problems before, during and after pregnancy through learning, research and collaboration.
To lead learning and training in Obstetric Medicine, through shaping policy, education, research and evidence-based practice.
For further information click here
The next window for applications is now open (closing date: 31 March 2024).
New trainee representative applications NOW OPEN for Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Joint Committee for Obstetric Medicine
Published 07/02/2024
The RCP Joint Committee for Obstetric medicine is looking for a new trainee physician representative to support, shape and reflect the training and views in obstetric medicine.
The trainee representative will join this committee established jointly between the Royal College of Physicians of London and the MacDonald Obstetric Medicine Society (MOMS). The Committee is established to advise its parent bodies, or other organisations on their behalf, on matters of mutual interest. These will include but not limited to:
- workforce and training
- setting national standards and agreeing joint guidelines and policy statements
- drawing up specifications for clinical governance in relation to the practice of the specialty
- developing and extending service review
- continuing professional development for the specialist, including general medicine if necessary
This fantastic opportunity is open for physicians in training and they would be working with the committee on local and national issues in obstetric medicine.
Candidates must be members of the Society and should register their interest by submitting an expression of interest here.
This should include a 250-word paragraph highlighting your strengths, your suitability for the role of trainee representative and what you would bring to the role.
The closing date for expressions of interest and your applications is 17:00 on 29 March 2024.
New appointment to MOMS education lead
Published 07/02/2024
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Charlotte Patient has joined the executive team as our new Education rep. Charlotte was the only applicant and her EOI can be found below.
We thank Charlotte Frise for her longstanding expertise in the Education role and look forward to her continuing work with the exec team as Secretary of MOMS.
Dr Patient’s EoI Statement
I have a long term interest in both maternal medicine and education. I have been a Consultant for 20 years and was appointed to lead the maternal medicine service and latterly the Maternal Medicine Centre and jointly the East of England Network. I have organised and spoken at a variety of events to publicise Maternal medicine. This includes training days for specialty trainees in medicine, obstetrics and anaesthetics as well as those aimed at the wider workforce within Maternity and related specialties.
I have been an Educational Supervisor, College Tutor and Head of School in the East of England and am now an Associate Dean for NHSEWTE East of England. As such I have a very clear understanding of the training needs of trainees within O&G particularly but also to a lesser extent in medicine, anaesthetics and midwifery. I have also worked within the RCOG and have gained an understanding of the politics around education both within NHSWTE and the AoMRC. I have supported a trainee completing the preCCT Obstetric medicine training alongside a London centre. I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education and ran the Undergraduate OSCE in O&G for the University of Cambridge for a number of years.
I am very aware of the need for greater understanding of the risks faced by women with underlying medical problems in pregnancy and am passionate about making sure that this knowledge is given to a wider audience. I feel I have the appropriate background for this role in MOMs.
ISOM 2024: Save the date!
Published 21/01/2024
SAVE THE DATE!
It is our pleasure to advise that the International Joint Congress of the International Society of Obstetric Medicine (ISOM) and the Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (SOMANZ) will be held at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Australia from 17 to 20 October 2024.
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MOMS Educational Lead vacancy and new appointment to MOMS secretary
Published 06/12/2023
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Dr Charlotte Frise will succeed Dr Anita Banerjee as Secretary of MOMS effective 1st Jan 2024. Dr Frise was the only applicant, and her expression of interest statement can be read below. We would like to thank Dr Banerjee for her tireless work for MOMS over the years.
Dr Frise’s EoI Statement
I would like to apply for Secretary as I believe that I have the expertise and enthusiasm required for this role. I have been MOMS educational representative since 2021 which has provided me with invaluable experience of the work of the committee and society. I have been responsible for developing and implementing popular regular webinars, as well as a virtual educational afternoon which all receive excellent feedback. I was also involved in organising the annual meetings and helped organise the inaugural meeting for MMN leads, which was welcomed and successful.
I have very much enjoyed being part of the committee and have learnt a great deal from others, working together towards a shared vision. This has influenced my decision to apply for Secretary, to which I would bring energy and enthusiasm, as well as excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. I hope to contribute to the ongoing development of the society, both with respect to membership and trainees, as well as nationally with NHSE and Royal Colleges.
Finally, I recognise my own consultant position was the result of unwavering support of consultants who trained me. I would like to do the same for future Obstetric Medicine specialists. I really value working with trainees and would love to use this position to strengthen the support we offer medical and obstetric trainees both as individuals and as a society.
Ultimately, I am ready to take on a new role and serve MOMS as our specialty grows in size and strength.
There is, therefore, a new vacancy in the executive committee of MOMS for the position of Educational Lead.
Expressions of interest (max 250 words) can be submitted here and are open until 31st December 2023 22:00 GMT.
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