External Courses and Events
This section provides details about courses and events provided by external organisations. Please note, that the College does not necessarily recognise or endorse these courses or events and we are unable to answer questions about them. If you would like your course or event to appear on this page, please download the external events form and return to education@rcsed.ac.uk.
Please see the information provided for each individual course/event for contact details.
Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing course
Organisation: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Event Date(s): 22 March 2019
Fee: £200.00
Venue: Education Centre 3, Chorley & District Hospital
Aimed at: ST3 and above Surgical Trainees, Staff Grades and Consultant
CPD: 6
Contact for further information
E-mail: Surgicalsim@llthtr.nhs.uk
Web Link: https://healthacademy.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/laparoscopic-surgical-courses
Edinburgh Oncology Course
Organisation: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Event Date(s): Monday 25 March 2019 - Friday 29 March 2019
Fee: An ‘early bird’ discount applies if registering by 24 February 2019: Full course: £670 (5 days) Fee per day: £180
Venue: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ
Aimed at: Trainees in Clinical Oncology at the start of their preparation for the FRCR exam part 2 and trainees in Medical Oncology at the start of their preparation for MRCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology
CPD: 27 credits
Contact for further information
E-mail: j.kirk@rcpe.ac.uk
Telephone: 0131 247 3661
Web Link: http://events.rcpe.ac.uk/events/618/edinburgh-oncology-course
THE UK TRANSORAL ROBOTIC SURGERY CONFERENCE AND CADAVERIC HANDS ON DISSECTION COURSE
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 2nd and 3rd April 2019
Fee: £1200 for dissector, £150 non dissector
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Aimed at: This course is designed to facilitate the surgeon with didactic and hands on cadaveric training experience. Conducted by a faculty of experienced surgeons, this is an intensive two day course of lectures, debate, exchange and practical hands on experience on TORS procedures using an XI Da Vinci Robot.
CPD: Pending
Contact for further information
E-mail: Louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
ENT UK & British Society Audiology (BSA) Global Health Meeting 2019
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): Friday 5th April 2019
Fee: £80 (Undergraduate students: £20)
Venue: The Wesley, London
Aimed at:
CPD: 6
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/773
Essential Surgical Skills Course for Postgraduates
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 1st & 2nd May 2019
Fee: £550.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: The course is aimed at core surgical trainees and foundation year doctors who are interested in surgery.
CPD: 12 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/general-surgery/essential-surgical-skills-course-postgraduates/wed-05012019-0845
Laparoscopic Suturing Course
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 3rd May 2019
Fee: £250.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: CT1 or above. Or Consultants in any specialty who wish to refine their laparoscopic suturing skills
CPD: 5 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/general-surgery-gynaecology-courses-urology/laparoscopic-suturing-course/fri-05032019-0900
UK Colorectal Robotic Surgery Conference And Cadaveric Hands On Dissection Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 7-8 May 2019
Fee: £1200 for dissector
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Aimed at: This course is designed to facilitate the surgeon with didactic and hands on cadaveric training experience. Conducted by a faculty of experienced surgeons, this is an intensive two day course of lectures, debate, exchange and practical hands on experience on Colorectal procedures using an XI Da Vinci Robot.
CPD: RCS
Contact for further information
E-mail: Louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
ASGBI International Surgical Congress 2019
Organisation: ASGBI
Event Date(s): 7th – 9th May 2019
Fee: http://www.asgbi.org/telford2019/registration/
Venue: The International Centre Telford
Aimed at: Consultants, trainees, Surgical Care Practitioners, Nurses and Medical Students
CPD: Yes
Contact for further information
E-mail: vicki@asgbi.org.uk
Web Link: http://www.asgbi.org/telford2019/
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Course Using Thiel Cadavers
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 9th & 10th May 2019
Fee: £950.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: Senior Trainees and Consultants who have already achieved some competency in gynaecological laparoscopy
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/gynaecology-courses/laparascopic-hysterectomy-course-using-thiels-cadavers/thu-05092019-0845
Robotic Urology Cadaveric Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 9 & 10 May 2019
Fee: £1,200.00
Venue: Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aimed at: All Urology Training Grades/Consultants
CPD: Pending
Contact for further information
E-mail: louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01912138589
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
First Assist Robotic Training Course
Organisation: British Urological Institute
Event Date(s): Saturday 11th May 2019
Fee: £100
Venue: Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB
Aimed at: Surgical Care Practitioners and allied health professionals working as first assistants. Some experience is a requirement of the course
CPD: 6 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: Karen.evely@bui.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-urological-institute/bui-education/first-assist-robotic-training-course
Reconstructive Microsurgery: Breast Cancer, Lymphoedema and Breast Cancer related Lymphoedema
Organisation: The Christie School of Oncology
Event Date(s): 14th May 2019
Fee: £100 consultants / £60 Registrars / £50 Student & Livestream
Venue: The Christie, Education Centre
Aimed at: Plastic Surgery Consultants and Trainees across UK and Europe Breast Surgeons across UK Breast and Gyne Oncologists across UK Lymphoedema Services-Physiotherapy Private Physiotherapists
CPD: Pending
Contact for further information
E-mail: Education.events@christie.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0161 918 7409
Web Link: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/professionals/education/continuing-professional-development/study-days-and-conferences/reconstructive-microsurgery-study-day-breast-lymphoedema-and-breast-cancer-related-lymphoedema/
British Rhinological Society (BRS) Annual Meeting 2019
Organisation: ENT UK / BRS
Event Date(s): Friday 17th May 2019
Fee: BRS Members: Early Bird Fee (applies until 24th March): £40.00/Standard Fee: £60.00/Non-Member Fees: Early Bird: £60.00 Standard: 80.00/On the day fee: £100.00
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
Aimed at:
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/768
Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 6th & 7th June 2019
Fee: £670.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: This course is equally suitable for the junior surgeon starting out in minimal access surgery and for the more senior surgeon who is either new to laparoscopy or wishes to refresh their core skills.
CPD: 11 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/general-surgery/core-skills-laparoscopic-surgery-course/thu-06062019-0845
ENT UK British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting 2019
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): Friday 14 June 2019
Fee: TBC
Venue: Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham
Aimed at:
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/608
Intermediate Skills for Laparoscopic Surgeons
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 17th - 19th June 2019
Fee: £950.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: Surgical trainees (SPR) with some prior experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPD: 18 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/general-surgery/intermediate-skills-laparoscopic-surgeons/mon-06172019-0830
UK HPB ROBOTIC SURGERY CONFERENCE AND HANDS ON DISSECTION COURSE
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 20-21 June 2019
Fee: £1200 for dissector, £395 for non dissector
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Aimed at: This course is designed to facilitate the surgeon with didactic and hands on cadaveric training experience. Conducted by a faculty of experienced laparoscopic surgeons, this is an intensive two day course of lectures, debate, exchange and practical hands on experience on HPB procedures using an XI Da Vinci Robot.
CPD: Pending
Contact for further information
E-mail: Louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
ENT UK Specialty & Associate Specialist ( SAS ) Annual Study Meeting 2019
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): Thursday 20th - Friday 21st June
Fee: TBC
Venue: Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Aimed at:
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/642
Skin Lesion Excision and Local Flap Course
Organisation: Medical Skills Hub
Event Date(s): Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Fee: £225
Venue: The Old Ship Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton
Aimed at: Medical Students, Foundation Doctors and Core Trainees with an
Contact for further information
E-mail: team@medicalskillshub.com
Telephone: 01342 330430
Web Link: www.medicalskillshub.com
24th Dundee Advanced Rhinoplasty Course
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 28th - 30th August 2019
Fee: £755.00 / £655.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: ENT and Plastics Trainees and Consultants
CPD: N/A
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/ent/24th-dundee-advanced-rhinoplasty-course/wed-08282019-0830
BOA Annual Congress 2019
Organisation: British Orthopaedic Association
Event Date(s): 10th-13th September 2019
Fee: This will be available on the Congress website
Venue: ACC Liverpool
Aimed at: Healthcare Professionals
CPD: These will be available on the Congress website
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@boa.ac.uk
Telephone: 02074061765
Web Link: http://congress.boa.ac.uk/
ENT UK September Annual Meeting
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): Friday 13 September 2019
Fee: TBC
Venue: Grand Connaught Rooms, London
Aimed at:
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/769
Upper GI Cancer Cadaveric Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 30 September -1 October 2019
Fee: £995 for dissector
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Aimed at: ST3-ST8, Consultants
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: (+44) 191 213 8589
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
Rectal Prolapse Surgical Management Cadaveric Course
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 2nd - 4th October 2019
Fee: £950.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: Consultants, Fellows and ST7 to ST8 with an interest in pelvic floor dysfunction
CPD: N/A
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/general-surgery/rectal-prolapse-surgical-management-cadaveric-course/wed-10022019-0845
The Student & Foundation Doctors in Otolaryngology (SFO) Annual Meeting 2019
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): Saturday 12 October 2019
Fee: TBC
Venue: Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Aimed at:
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/765
RCR19 – The Royal College of Radiologists Annual Conference
Organisation: The Royal College of Radiologists
Event Date(s): Monday 14 – Wednesday 16 October 2019
Fee: To see registration fee options, please follow this link: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/college/rcr19/book-place
Venue: The ACC Liverpool, kings dock, Kings Dock St, Liverpool L3 4FP
Aimed at: Clinical Radiologists, Clinical Oncologists and associated professionals
CPD: Yes
Contact for further information
E-mail: conf@rcr.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/college/rcr19/
EUROSPINE 2019
Organisation: EUROSPINE, The Spine Society of of Europe
Event Date(s): 16–18 October 2019
Fee: From €300 for EUROSPINE members (early bird fee)
Venue: Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre, Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki (Finland)
Aimed at: Orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, trauma surgeons, researchers, other clinical practice
Contact for further information
E-mail: marketing@eurospine.org
Web Link: http://www.eurospinemeeting.org/helsinki2019
Advanced Temporal Bone Surgery Course
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre - University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 30th October - 1st November 2019
Fee: £805.00
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Aimed at: ST4 or above. Consultants are welcome
CPD: N/A
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: 01382 383 400
Web Link: https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/ent/advanced-temporal-bone-surgery-course-2-12-day/wed-10302019-0830
Temporal Bone Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 2nd December 2019
Fee: £275.00 Dissector Fee
Venue: Freeman Hospital , Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aimed at: CT2-ST8
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0191 2138589
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
