Alex Norman @_alexnorman
Core Surgical Trainee, North East England. All views my own. Dundee - Glasgow - Newcastle Joined August 2012-
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Today #NHIPAcademy is celebrating surgical research careers at a special event in honour of the late surgeon George Grey Turner. We hope everyone has enjoyed the opportunity to network, learn about academic careers in surgery and learn from others.
What a grim prospect. There are neighbourhoods in Glasgow which have a significantly lower male life expectancy than 71.
What a grim prospect. There are neighbourhoods in Glasgow which have a significantly lower male life expectancy than 71.
Great time at VSASM this week. Thanks to the support of the Northern Vascular research team @SandipNandhra @DrTamerEl_Sayed #vsasm23
Can we and should we be treating patients with high BMI for venous insufficiency?’ - 3rd presentation by Alex Norman is underway…
I'm an A&E consultant and I'm tired after a weekend of nights. But this am, I've handed over what I described as a "good department". This was said genuinely and with no hint of irony. We provided great care and have very short waits to see an A&E doctor, but I'd forgotten how…
Hundreds of junior doctors marching through Newcastle on last day of strike action
This is a total misrepresentation of @BMA_JuniorDocs position👇 Junior Doctors have been trying to enter into serious negotiations for months. Only the Government has set preconditions. We are ready to negotiate when you are, @SteveBarclay
This is a total misrepresentation of @BMA_JuniorDocs position👇 Junior Doctors have been trying to enter into serious negotiations for months. Only the Government has set preconditions. We are ready to negotiate when you are, @SteveBarclay
📢 STRIKE DAY ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Our 72-hour strike action will begin on Monday 13th March and conclude on the morning of Thursday 16th March. It'll involve a full stoppage of work, including nights, on-call shifts and non-resident work. @RobLaurensonD4P #PayRestoration

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JCST @JCST_Surgery
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