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Surgical Skills for the Emergency Department Resuscitation Room

An innovative practical training course on the surgical techniques that can save lives when waiting for assistance is not an option.

18–19 November 2026
Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre
Implant Breast Reconstruction Course

Breast Reconstruction Cadaver Course

This two-day course is ideally suited for ST5 and above trainees with a declared subspecialty interest in breast implant and surgery.

26–27 November 2026
Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre
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Basic Laparoscopic Skills Course

This one day course is aimed at junior doctors around the level of core trainee 1 with an interest in general surgery, paediatric surgery, urology and gynaecology.

15 December 2026
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)

Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)

Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) is a two-day, interactive course (including mandatory, pre-course eLearning) covering the practical skills and knowledge needed to look after surgical patients including those who are deteriorating or at risk of doing so.

11–12 January 2027
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Basic Surgical Skills Course

This course is strongly recommended for all trainees anticipating a career in surgery and preparing for basic surgical examinations.

28–29 January 2027
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Head and Neck Dissection Course

This is a two day, hands-on dissection course that aims to teach the surgical anatomy and procedural steps for key head and neck surgeries.

28–29 January 2027
Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre
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Livingstone Fellowship: Minimal Access Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings

This seven-module course on Minimal Access Surgery in low and middle income countries provides and introduction and overview of the use of laparoscopic surgery in resource-limited environments. The course was developed by Dr Natasha Ngwira from Malawi.

Principles of Casting for Orthopaedic Trainees

Principles of Casting for Orthopaedic Trainees Course

Learn skills in covering upper and lower body casting techniques in our one-day Principles of Casting for Orthopaedic Trainees Course.

5 February 2027
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Basic Orthopaedic Procedural Skills Course

Learn the principles of skin suturing, plastering, digital nerve blocks, joint aspiration, emergency fracture treatment and spinal immobilisation.

12 February 2027
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
GI Anastomosis

GI Anastomosis Techniques Course

This one day techniques course introduces participants to the theoretical principles and practical techniques of GI anastomosis.

18 February 2027
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow