Core Topics in Trauma for Junior DoctorsPeter Baskett Memorial Lecture
Mr Alastair Wilson, OBE, FRCS
Trauma Dogma - How Much Do We Do That Is Wrong?
23rd June 2011
We are delighted to announce that Alastair Wilson OBE, will be delivering this years lecture on the second day of the conference. Alastair, a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Barts and the London NHS Trust and one of the pioneers of the London’s Air Ambulance has been instrumental in developing the Royal London hospital as one of the worlds leading Trauma Centres.
About Alastair Wilson OBE
Alastair was born and went to school in London, Millhill. He studied medicine in Scotland at Aberdeen University but soon returned to London to take up his love of surgery working on the east end surgical rotation based at University College Hospital. Learning his trade with some of the best surgeons in London most notably Mr David Mclean, Consultant Surgeon and ex Chairman of HEMS London and Professor Sid Watkins, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Formula One Medical Adviser.
In 1984 he became “Consultant Surgeon in Charge of Emergency and Accidents” at the London Hospital in Whitechapel where he went on to develop his love of emergency medicine and trauma. During these formative consultant years he, with the help of Andrew Cameron at Express Newspapers and Mr Richard Erlham another consultant surgeon at the London pioneered the development of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service “HEMS London” and also set about making the Emergency Department at the London one of the most renowned in the world. Alastair went on to become Associate Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Care and Chair of the Trust Trauma Committee. Other positions of responsibility have included President of the European Association for Emergency and Trauma Surgery and President of the British Trauma Society.
In 2006 Alastair was awarded an OBE for his contribution to emergency medicine, trauma care and his role in the 7/7 bombings where he lead the Emergency Department response. Trauma, emergency medicine, mechanisms of injury are his true passions. His un-bridled energy and enthusiasm for these topics are legendary amongst those who have had the pleasure of working with him. At the age of 63 he is still doing resident nights at the London reinforced by a plethora of coronary artery stents and cardiac tablets. Renowned for booming expressions such as “excellent” and “yes treasure” - words that underpin and echo his commitment to clinical excellence and the treasure that it is his legacy, the Emergency Department at the Royal London Hospital.
Married to Jo with 4 children Jamie, Dominic, Christian, Fabienne, Alastair combines his passion for medicine with a strong love of music and the arts. Alastair has been an inspiration for innumerable students, nurses and doctors in the field of trauma care and has without doubt shaped the trauma care not only within the UK but also around the world.
About The Peter Baskett Lecture
The London Trauma Conference is delighted to recognize the contribution of Dr Peter Baskett as a pioneer of pre-hospital care, resuscitation and education with the second ‘Peter Baskett Lecture’. Peter was a powerhouse of innovation and a friend to many. To read more about Peter's huge contribution to medicine Click Here.
