Nepean Hospital’s reputation as a centre for education excellence has been confirmed with its Emergency Department (ED) listed as a top destination for emergency medicine trainees in a recent national survey.
Nepean Hospital Director of Emergency, Dr Cindy Hastings
Conducted by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, the 2022 Trainee Placement survey measures trainees’ satisfaction in areas including health, welfare, education and research opportunities.
Results showed the Nepean Hospital ED was highly valued by trainees for its appropriate, safe, and supportive training environment.
Impressively, all participants of the survey agreed that at Nepean Hospital ED:
Training needs are being met
Clinical teaching is provided that optimises learning opportunities
The number, acuity and complexity of cases offer appropriate training experiences
Opportunities are provided to teach and supervise junior medical staff
Team-based simulation training has contributed to their leadership development
Director of Nepean Hospital’s Emergency Department, Dr Cindy Hastings praised the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
“Looking after our trainees has been a focus for us for quite a while. We place as much time and effort into caring for our staff as we do our patients. It is great to see trainees who come through our department feel well supported and cared for,” says Cindy.
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