Overview
This course is aimed at CT1 / ST2 level and will cover areas of the ISCP curriculum required for entry to ST3. Candidates should have previously undertaken a Basic Surgical Skills course.
Providing hands on experience using fresh frozen cadaveric material, this 2 day course will cover:
- Laparotomy
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic/ open appendicectomy
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Small bowel resection/ anastomosis
- Approach to the femoral artery
Attending the course
The centre is located on the university campus in the West End of Glasgow.
The closest train station from Glasgow Central or Queen Street is Partick, which is around a 15-minute walk from the centre.
Hillhead and Kelvinbridge subway stations are both within walking distance of the university.
There are regular buses from the city centre to University Avenue, Traveline Scotland can help you find the best route.
Parking on or around University Avenue can be quite limited, though there is some available. If you require disabled parking, you can make a request to the Disability Services team at the University of Glasgow.
What happens on the day?
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Here's what our previous participants said:
"Hands on experience and teaching from faculty in small groups- an excellent course!"
"Excellent chance to get experience in performing procedures that I haven't had exposure to previously- excellent transferrable skills! "
"Excellent teaching. Thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and getting to practice these skills in such a supportive environment. "
