Courses
These are various courses taking place throughout Great Britain at various centres:SORTED Bariatric Course
(Surgery for Obesity – Registrar Training and Educational Development)
CLOSING DATE: 8th February 2012
The STEPS SORTED Course, established by Ethicon Endo-Surgery to be held in partnership with Musgrove Park Hospital Bariatric Department, offers advanced training in laparoscopic Bariatric surgery over 6 days, split between Taunton and the European Surgical Institute, Hamburg. Places are free of charge, supported by an unconditional grant from Ethicon Endo-Surgery.
Module One – 27th & 28th March 2012
Module Two – 30th April & 1st May 2012
Module Three – 14th & 15th May 2012
For more information click here to download the course leaflet
To apply, please send the above to:
Mr David Mahon (Consultant Surgeon)
Department of Bariatric Surgery
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Tel: 01823 342100
E-mail: david.mahon@tst.nhs.uk
CLOSING DATE: 8th February 2012
South West Surgical Training Network (SWSTN)
10 February 2012
This course is designed for theatre personnel including theatre practitioners, final year medical students and FY1 doctors. The course will take place at the Postgraduate Medical Centre in Plymouth on Friday 10th February 2012. The course fees for healthcare professionals are £80 and for students £40. Bookings can be made via our website www.surgicaltrainingnetwork.org, by email to Elaine Cox or by phone on 01935 384529.
Click here to download the course flyer.
Introduction to Hernia Repair – MATTU Guildford
20th February 2012
Course Criteria
- Staff Grade & Experienced SpRs year 5&6 (ST 7/8)
Course Overview
- 1 day course focusing on TEP, TAPP and laparoscopic incisional hernia repair
- Anatomy overview
- Treatment options
- Live links to theatre demonstrating techniques
- Use of simulators to practice
- Dry Lab demonstrating mesh and fixation devices
- Discussion, feedback and close
If any members meet the course criteria and are interested in attending, please could you let our Professional Education Coordinator know – llawson1@its.jnj.com
All places will be fully funded by Ethicon.
SORTED Bariatric Course
(Surgery for Obesity – Registrar Training and Educational Development)
CLOSING DATE: 24th February 2012
The STEPS Laparoscopic SORTED Course, established by Ethicon Endo-Surgery in partnership with NUGITS in Northumbria, offers advanced training in laparoscopic Bariatric surgery over five days, split between Hexham, North Tyneside, ESI in Hamburg and the NSTC, Freeman Hospital.
Module One – 8th and 9th May 2012
Module Two – 27th and 28th June 2012
Module Three – 12th October 2012
For more information click here to download the course leaflet
To apply, please send the above to:
Mr Sean Woodcock (Consultant Surgeon)
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8NH
(0844) 811 8111
CLOSING DATE: 24th February 2012
Wet Bowel Workshop NHS Course – stapling/suturing and anastomosis in great depth
2nd March 2012
An in depth practical workshop with hands on activity covering Colo Rectal procedures along with use of essential instrumentation.
For more information click here to download the course leaflet
Cardiff GI Masterclass 2012
Friday 16 March 2012
Topics:
The latest innovations, techniques, procedures and controversies in GI Surgery
This years theme – Emergency GI Surgery
Incorporating:
Exhibitions
Refreshments, Lunch and Gala Dinner
Laparoscopic Dry Skills Competition
Fundraising Shenanigans!
For more information click here to download the course leaflet
SWSTN's 2nd Cadaveric Workshop for Laparoscopic Biliary Ultrasound & Bile Duct Exploration
2nd-3rd May 2012
This course will involve a 1-day Masterclass (expert seminars, discussions, demonstrations) followed by an optional 1-day cadaveric skills workshop (limited places).
Aimed at consultant general surgeons and senior trainees who already perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy and theatre practitioners.
Expert faculty may include:
Ian Finlay, Truro
Jonathan Ockrim, Yeovil
Sally Norton, Bristol
Ashraf Rasheed, Newport
Tim John, Basingstoke
Hamish Noble, Taunton
More information can be found on the attached flyer.
Fees:
Day 1 only: Consultants £100 / Trainees £75 / Other Healthcare Professionals £50
Both days: Consultants £1100 / Trainees £995 / Other Healthcare Professionals £150
More information or to make a booking place contact Elaine.cox@ydh.nhs.uk / 01935 384529, or visit our website www.surgicaltrainingnetwork.org
For more information click here to download the course leaflet
Laparoscopic Colorectal Foundation Courses
for Specialist Registrars Years 5 & 6 (ST 7 – 8)
Summer and Autumn 2012
The STEPS Laparoscopic Colorectal Foundation Course, established by Ethicon Endo-Surgery in partnership with The ICENI Centre in Colchester, offers advanced training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery over six days, split between Colchester and ESI, Hamburg. Since its inception, sixty delegates have completed the course.
For more information click here to download the course leaflet
For further details on the application process and application forms please contact Isla Drage, ICENI Course Co-ordinator, ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL.
E-mail: isla.drage@anglia.ac.uk
Tel: 01245 686791
1st SWSTN Masterclass on the Management of Ileo-anal Pouch
Summer and Autumn 2012
Professor Zane Cohen from Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada will now be joining this 1-day course covering the challenges for the management of patients with an ileo-anal pouch
Expert multi-disciplinary faculty will also include:
Professor John Nicholls, Surgeon
Zarah Perry-Woodford, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dr Simon McLaughlin, Gastroenterologist
Angie Perrin, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Mr Nader Francis, Surgeon
Aimed at consultant surgeons, gastroenterologists, senior surgical/GI trainees and colorectal nurse specialists
Bookings can be made online at www.surgicaltrainingnetwork.org or by email to elaine.cox@ydh.nhs.uk
Course fees: Consultants £100 / Trainees £75 / Other healthcare professionals £50
For more information click here to download the course leaflet
St Mark’s Hospital | Academic Congresses Information 2012
Spring, Summer and Autumn 2012
Featuring a number of Workshops on Anal Fistula, Advanced Colorectal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and many more. To find out more information click on the link below to view the entire course details:
St Marks Hospital Academic Course Information 2012
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