These are various courses taking place throughout Great Britain at various centres:

If you wish to apply for your course to be accredited by us, you will need to complete the Course Accreditation Process. Please click HERE to fill in the Course Accreditation form and HERE for our Course Endorsement Policy

Our courses (robotic and laparoscopic) are open to all surgeons, even if the text of an individual posting refers to Trainee or Consultant Surgeons only, Fellows and Specialty Doctors are equally welcome. For any enquiries, please use the contact information in the individual posting. For all ALSGBI-badged courses, attendees must bring evidence of identity eg credit/debit card. 

Introduction to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy course, Colchester – 16th January 2026

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This course offers extended simulation sessions with expert guidance to allow trainees to confidently handle and control the endoscopes.  There are also theoretical sessions on the history of endoscopy, patient preparation and consent, analgesia and sedation, common pathology, and equipment functionality.

For further information please visit the ICENI Centre website:

https://icenicentre.org/courses/gastroenterology/

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The NORTH General Surgery FRCS Mock VIVA Course, Leeds – 17th & 18th January 2026

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There is a discount of 11.1% for ALSGBI members. To find out more and register, please email b.amr@nhs.net

Please click HERE for the programme

 

Course Structure

The course closely mimics the FRCS viva exam format, providing:

  • Mock viva circuits, each with 3- 4 clinical scenarios.
  • Each scenario lasts 5 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of structured feedback.
  • Candidates receive scores and detailed feedback per scenario.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to move through all viva stations
  • Additional feedback sessions are available upon request.
  • Depends on time allocations; candidates may do multiple turns on same day

 

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ALRSGBI Mastering Laparoscopic Bile Duct Stone Surgery course, Slough – 5th February 2026

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The course is now fully booked

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Introduction to Robotic Surgery course, Colchester – 10th June 2026

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Course fee: £450

Course content:

Virtual skills assessment, overview of the Xi Robot, port placement and docking the robot with hands-on practice, simulation training, dry skills training and emergency conversion.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England have accredited up to 5 CPD Points for this event.

For further information and to access our booking forms please visit the ICENI Centre website:

https://icenicentre.org/courses/robotic-training/

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