Medical Education
ARK Appeal. North Hampshire Medical Education Trust
Registered Charity No 1041307 Company Limited by Guarantee No. 2970800
National Medical Training Facilities in the ARK
Rooms:  The ARK’s six multi-use lecture theatres and rooms provide a range of options to suit most medical and scientific events. All rooms have screens, data projectors and technical support as standard and can be set up for most teaching situations.   Facilities
LIVE-LINKS to Basingstoke Hospital’s* Operating Theatres have enabled colo-rectal, knee arthroscopy and gynae surgical training for large audiences. With SONY’s latest high definition’ projectors installed in the 180-seat Squire Theatre, the ARK is at the forefront of two-way audiovisual surgical training in the UK. A dedicated IT Manager supports these facilities and is happy to discuss live-link transmission capabilities, on tel 01256 360400.
ADMINISTRATIVE Support   The ARK Conference Centre Hospitality Team can advise or help with accommodation and administrative support packages. Ring 01256 360400.
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Courses have been held in the ARK in 2005 & 2007. Directed by Mr Kevin Harris FRCS, Basingstoke
LIVE-LINK Gynecare TVM Surgery for 25 Gynaecologists. March 2006 Dr Pierre Collinet, Lille & Mr Tim Sayer FRCOG, Basingstoke
LIVE-LINK Stryker Advanced Knee Arthroplasty Course for 85 Surgeons April 2006. Convenor Mr Neil Thomas FRCS, Basingstoke
Medical Education in the ARK
Different ways to run a medical or allied health meeting in the ARK are:
1. INDIVIDUALLY Organised Events. Healthcare professionals independently organise training on a regular basis in the ARK. For support and advice on tailored packages, contact the Charity’s subsidiary company  ARK Conference Centre Limited   on 01256 360400.
2. CORPORATELY Sponsored Meetings. The ARK’s exceptional facilities provide an impressive backdrop for corporately sponsored medical and scientific meetings. Experienced professional and technical support is available from the Charity’s subsidiary company,  ARK Conference Centre Limited  on 01256 360400 and packages can be devised to suit.
3. NHS Funded Training. With its extensive experience in hosting NHS conferences and training, the ARK welcomes enquiries from all NHS and public sector organisations. Contact   ARK Conference Centre Limited  on 01256 360400 to discuss your particular requirements.
4. ARK CHARITY Sponsored Education. The Trustees are keen to pump-prime innovative medical training to improve delivery of healthcare, especially where funding is difficult or individual support required. The ARK Charity itself also organises medical courses in the ARK, aiming to fill gaps in regional or national provision - see   Training Courses  New applications for sponsorship are encouraged and advice is available from the ARK Appeals Office on (01256) 313190.
5. LOCAL Medical Education. Basingstoke Hospital* Staff and North Hampshire G.P.s’ and Dentists’ education is provided through the Dept of Postgraduate Education in the ARK. Contact 01256 313168.
ARK In-House Partnerships
The ARK is proud of its in-house partnerships, which organise their own wide-ranging educational programmes within the Centre.
        BNHFT* Dept of Postgraduate Education
        Solvay Cardiac Research Office
        BNHFT* Arthritis Trust
        University of Southampton School of
        Nursing & Midwifery
        PELICAN Cancer Foundation
Professor Bill Heald OBE - directing national colorectal cancer training from the Pelican Centre in the ARK
Dr Kevin Fong lecturing on ‘Medicine for Mars’ in the ARK’s Squire Lecture Theatre Dec 2006
National liver cancer symposia and training in the ARK
*BNHFT - Basingstoke & North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Charity
Number. 1041307
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