Name of Hospital / Institute / Cancer Centre: Cork University Hospital
Name of Unit: Regional Cancer Centre Cork University Hospital
Address: Regional Cancer Centre Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland, T12DC4A
Country: Ireland
Website: https://www.cuh.hse.ie/our-services/our-specialities-a-z-/cancer-services/regional-cancer-centre/
Name: Prof. Mark Corrigan
Position: Consultant Breast Surgeon & Director of core surgical training
E-mail: mark.corrigan@hse.ie
Description of the training programme: The breast surgical oncology training programme at Cork University Hospital provides trainees with broad and multidisciplinary experience inbreast surgery, oncoplastic techniques, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, histopathology, genetics, palliative care, radiology, clinical research and leadership. Trainees actively participate in the weekly MDT, teaching and journal club meetings. Trainees are actively supported and encouraged to formalise their research training by completing a Masters of Research in Medical Sciences through our academic partner University College Cork which delivers a one year MRes programme. Breast fresh frozen cadaveric training programmes are delivered through the ASSERT facility located on campus at University College Cork which is a short walk from the Cancer centre. Equally it is expected that senior trainees support and assume leadership and training responsibilities with regard to our junior trainees.
Position held by the fellow during the traineeship: Position between resident and consultant
The training consist of: The fellow is an active member of the team
Legal requirements: The fellow must hold Irish Medical Council Registration on the General Register, and a work permit, if applicable. Trainees must register with the RCSI Continuing Professional Development programme and maintain a learning portfolio, reaching at least 50 CME points annually in order to renew their annual Medical Council Registration.
Maximum number of fellows in the Unit: 2
Optimal duration of the fellowship: 12 month period in total
Open to both national and international candidates
Ideal candidate: A senior breast oncology trainee approaching the end of their formalised training and suitable to occupy a position between resident and consultant
The fellow will participate in:
Continuing medical education in the Unit: YES
Frequency: Weekly
Participation to research activities in the hospital: YES
Accessible library: YES
Available accomodation: Short, medium and long term letting is available within walking distance of the campus. On call accomodation is available for those participating in the on call rota. The training centre does not provide specific off site accomodation but will assist the trainee in identifying suitable accomodation
Distance from the Institute/Center: Varies
Public transport: YES
Internet facilities: YES
Financial support: YES
Amount of the financial support: Posts are remunerated at the senior registrar salary scale.
Name: Surgery
Head of Department: Prof. HP Redmond
Number of Senior Consultants: 6
Number of Consultants: N/A
Number of Residents: 6
Number of beds: 67 (800 on campus)
Number of wards: 3
Number of operation rooms: 1-2 Breast oncology (12 on campus)
Number of operations per day: 5-10 breast specific
Number of operations per year: 1500-1800
Percentage of surgical oncology in the department per year: 75 %
Breast cancer operations per week: 20 - 30
Other: Diagnostic & Reconstructive
BRESO programme director: Prof. Mark Corrigan / Clinical Lead Regional Cancer Service