Education

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

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.

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.

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

This 2 day cadaver course provides intense hands-on practical training in upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery for surgical trainees. The course is aimed at ST3-6 level and delegates should have completed a BaSiCS course, or have a letter of support from their programme director that they are at an appropriate state in their training for this course.

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.