Did you become interested in our Simple Intensive Care Studies (SICS), based on the podcast recorded during the ESICM lives 2018 or by one of our publications? We have an open infrastructure and are happy to share our knowledge to expand structured and transparent research. During a two-day or three-day program you will get the chance to get familiar with our research projects, our team and our department. Parts of both programs can also be tailored to your wishes and some of our team members can even visit your center.
The two-day 6 4 U (~SICS for you) program is designed for those who are interested in the SICS and want to have a closer look at our work to further develop your own research plans. During the two-day program you will see all aspects of the SICS and if desired start developing your own SICS plan. See the program below.
Are you seriously considering implementing the SICS infrastructure at your own department and do you want our help? In that case, the three-day 6 4 U program is perfect! During a three-day program you will get an extensive insight into the SICS research line and we will start building on the implementation at your department. See the program below.
Are you interested in participating in one of these programs, or looking for a more tailored introduction into this research structure? Please contact us for further information.
Two-day program:
Day 1:
9:30-12:30 h
- Meeting with dr. Van der Horst (founder of the SICS research line) and one of the SICS PhD (-candidates). During this session we will discuss the goals of your visit to personalize your introduction program.
- Detailed presentation about the SICS, running sub studies, the protocol, the clinical report form and data processing.
- Guided tour through the UMCG, our three ICU departments, our research department and the Groningen Imaging Core lab.
12:30 – 13:30 h
- Lunch break.
13:30 – 17:00 h
- Practice our ultrasonography protocol together with our Core Lab specialist and intensivist/cardiologist on a healthy team member.
17:30 h
- Dinner with the Simple Intensive Care Studies Team.
Day 2:
9:30 – 13:00 h
- Joining our student researchers during the daily inclusions at the ICU and ER.
13:00 – 14:00 h
- Lunch break.
14:00 – 17:00 h
- How to implement SICS at your department? During this session we will brainstorm and discuss how to implement and personalize the SICS research structure into your department. All your questions will be answered during this session. How to recruit students? How to provide inclusions 24h a day? Etc.
* If desired we can arrange a stay at the NH hotel near the UMCG, additional costs will be around 100 euro per night.
Three-day program:
Day 1:
9:30-12:30 h
- Meeting with dr. Van der Horst (founder of the SICS research line) and one of the SICS PhD (-candidates). During this session we will discuss the goals of your visit to personalize your introduction program.
- Detailed presentation about the SICS, running sub studies, the protocol, the clinical report form and data processing.
- Guided tour through the UMCG, our three ICU departments, our research department and the Groningen Imaging Core lab.
12:30 – 13:30 h
- Lunch break
13:30 – 17:00 h
- Practice our ultrasonography protocol together with our Core Lab specialist and intensivist/cardiologist on a healthy team member.
Evening:
- Dinner with the Simple Intensive Care Studies Team.
Day 2:
9:30 – 15:00 h
- Joining our student researchers during the daily inclusions at the ICU and ER.
15:00 – 16:00 h
- How to train students in doing research? As a member of the educational board of the Dutch Medicine Program in Groningen, dr. Van de Horst will share his knowledge and advice about developing an educational program focused on research.
16:00 – 17:00 h
- How to train students in ultrasound? One of our experienced cardiologist-intensivist will share his knowledge and tools regarding the training of novices and developing a training programme at your department.
Evening (optional):
City tour by two of our team members of Groningen, ending with drinks in the DOT; a local bar close to the hospital.
Day 3:
9:00 – 17:00 h
- During this day we will fully focus on how to implement the SICS into your department. We will evaluate your local facilities and discuss how to implement and personalize the SICS research structure into your department. We will discuss how to create a self-supplying educational environment with different levels of training. And how to ensure recruitment and inclusions in your department 24 hours a day. All of this will be done on a structured base, so that it will be clear what’s already there and what’s needed to be organized. And last, if desired, we can plan a visit by one of our experienced team members to help you with organizing and training.
* If desired we can arrange a stay at the NH hotel near the UMCG. Additional costs will be around 100 euro per night.
Disclosure: Due to strict rules in our hospital, you’re not allowed to have any patient contact
