QARRC is Queensland’s first
anaesthetic trainee-led research network.
What is QARRC all about?
QARRC’s primary goal is to produce high quality, multisite research, led by anaesthetic trainees, and investigating questions in the field of anaesthesia. This will be achieved by facilitating communication and cooperation between anaesthetic trainees placed at Queensland hospitals.
Our secondary goals include improving access to research for anaesthetic trainees, and securing regional and/or national funding for research and audit work.
Read more about this innovative model which has successfully been delivered in the UK here, or read our QARRC Constitution.
Why should trainees get involved?
Research is essential part of evidence-based medicine, and to ensure the improvement and ongoing high quality and safe patient care in anaesthesia and preoperative medicine.
QARRC can help you develop skills, participate in projects, expand your network, and build your CV. Contact us today to find out more!
What does getting involved look like?
There are many ways you can be involved in QARRC:
General Member | Network with other enthusiastic trainees, and gain knowledge and skills about the research process
Site Collaborator | Support colleagues in their research efforts by assisting with data collection and collaborating on projects
Trainee Hospital Lead | Promote QARRC at a local level, provide a point of contact for QARRC members, and liaise with QARRC Executive Committee
QARRC Executive Committee | Involved in the overall development and coordination of research projects, and represent the organisation by presenting QARRC data at conferences
Consultant Support | Consultants with an interest or background in research are invaluable in providing support and mentorship for trainee hospital leads. Our goal is for trainees to lead the research process, supported by consultants at a local level
Do I need to be an anaesthetic trainee to be involved?
While QARRC is aimed at supporting anaesthetic trainees in their research efforts, other healthcare professionals and medical students may become members of QARRC and support trainees through general membership and site collaboration.
Anaesthetic trainees may only remain full members of QARRC until they have received their FANZCA.
And if you have never done any research?
We welcome you wholeheartedly! Starting off in research can be a daunting process. QARRC aims to help trainees through the research process by providing teaching, education, support and collaboration at a local and statewide level. We aim to demystify the process and foster a culture of high quality and collaborative research.
We look forward to working with you all.