BUDDING casualty doctors have been put to the test with the first emergency medicine exams staged in Cardiff.
More than 200 medics were put through their paces with practical sessions on diagnosing and treating cases aimed at identifying the best young medics for accident and emergency work.
Dr Jo Mower, consultant in emergency medicine in Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, which organised the event, said: “It’s a real coup for Cardiff.
“There were 200 candidates and 64 examiners from across Britain, including colleagues from the University Hospital of Wales Department of Emergency Medicine. Lots of people within the Trust made this a success, including medical students who gave their time to assist, as well as nurses, medical students, post-graduates and actors.”
Peter Driscoll, Dean of the College of Emergency Medicine, described the success as a “great first for Cardiff” and thanked Dr Mower for organising the event over the past 18 months.
He said: “The examaims to identify new trainees for the new speciality of emergency medicine.
“The development of the speciality has been given key importance by the Government to improve patient care and I anticipate further exams will be held in Cardiff.”
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