1161 Fostering International Surgical Trainee Collaboration: The UK-Iceland Trainee Collaborative

The Foundation In 2019, the UK Iceland Trainee Collaborative emerged in response to Iceland’s adoption of the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP), aligning training portfolios with the UK’s practices. A collaboration between core surgical trainees, this new initiative aimed to champion the transition of Icelandic trainees to a new portfolio system, as well as foster a new relationship to encourage combined research and projects between the two nations. The Progression Beyond portfolio alignment, the collaboration expanded into a multifaceted educational platform. Monthly seminars and an annual conference, initially delivered online, provided a forum for knowledge exchange, featuring research showcases, consultant talks, and insights into portfolio optimization and program developments. The Impact The collaborative facilitated seamless integration of ISCP into Icelandic trainees’ competency progression, mirroring UK practices. The annual conference, delivered in person in its 3rd edition in Reykjavik, Iceland, in October 2023, received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with high delegate satisfaction rates, highlighting the leadership skills honed by core surgical trainees leading this initiative. The Future The collaborative now aims to intensify research partnerships between UK and Icelandic trainees, deepening knowledge exchange and advancing collective understanding. The trajectory for 2024 involves strengthening bonds and knowledge sharing among trainees from both nations through collaborative research initiatives. We hope the annual conference will continue to grow and will alternate between the two nations, strengthening the relationship

Citation

Cairns, G., Shekleton, F., Mihailidis, T., Lewis, H., Schrire, T., Conroy, S., ... & Mutimer, J. (2024). 1161 Fostering International Surgical Trainee Collaboration: The UK-Iceland Trainee Collaborative. British Journal of Surgery, 111(Supplement_6), znae163-015. 10.1093/bjs/znae163.015

DOI

10.1093/bjs/znae163.015

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14709/367