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.
The 5th International Surgical Aspects of Cardiopulmonary Transplantation Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 18th - 19th September 2018
Fee: On request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle
Aimed at: Cardiothoracic Surgeons and trainees
CPD: Pending
Contact for further information
E-mail: academia.bbmuk@bbraun.com; Aynsley.Pix@aesculap-academy.com
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
TUF Robotic Urology Fellowship Training Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 24th & 25th September 2018
Fee: £1200.00. Observers: £295 The fees do not include travel or accommodation.
Venue: Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aimed at: St6 and above
Contact for further information
E-mail: gail.russell@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0191 213 8628
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
BOA Congress 2018
Organisation: British Orthopaedic Association
Event Date(s): 25th - 28th September 2018
Fee: See Congress website
Venue: ICC Birmingham
Aimed at:
CPD: See Congress website
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@boa.ac.uk
Telephone: 0207 406 1765
Web Link: http://congress.boa.ac.uk/
PCNL Masterclass
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 1st – 2nd October 2018
Fee: £650 Dissector Fee
Venue: Freeman Hospital , Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aimed at: Urologists (ST5-8) and Consultants and Career Grade doctors wishing to update their skills
CPD: 12 CPD points
Contact for further information
E-mail: gail.russell@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0191 213 8628
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
Essential Surgical Skills Course for Postgraduates
Organisation: Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 2nd – 3rd October 2018
Fee: £475
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Aimed at: The course is aimed at core surgical trainees and foundation year doctors who are interested in surgery.
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1382 383400
Web Link: https://cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk/courses/general-surgery/essential-surgical-skills-course-postgraduates/tue-10022018-0845
ASGBI Women in Surgery Symposium
Organisation: ASGBI
Event Date(s): 5th October 2018
Fee: ASGBI Members £36/ Non Members £180
Venue: The International Centre, Telford
Aimed at: Students, trainees and consultant surgeons.
CPD: ASGBI CPD
Contact for further information
E-mail: Vicki@asgbi.org.uk
Web Link: http://asgbi.org.uk/events/Women-in-Surgery-Symposium
Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing Course
Organisation: Health Academy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Event Date(s): 8th October 2018
Fee: £200
Venue: Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley PR7 1PP
Aimed at: ST5 and above. Newly appointed consultants in Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology
CPD: 5
Contact for further information
E-mail: ravidate@hotmail.com; carol.higham@lthtr.nhs.uk
Web Link: https://healthacademy.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/advanced-laparoscopic-suturing-course
Advanced Laparoscopic Renal Resection Course Using Thiel Cadavers
Organisation: Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 15th – 16th October 2018
Fee: £950
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK
Aimed at: Senior Trainees and Consultants who have already achieved some competency in urological laparoscopy
CPD: 12 points
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)138 238 3400
Web Link: https://cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk/courses/urology/advanced-laparoscopic-renal-resection-course-using-thiels-cadavers/mon-10152018-0845
Cardiff Revision VIVA Course for FRCS Orth
Organisation: WIMAT, Cardiff University
Event Date(s): 15th & 16th October 2018
Fee: £350
Venue: WIMAT, Cardiff University
Aimed at: Higher Surgical Trainees appearing for their orthopaedic exit exams
Contact for further information
E-mail: wimat@cardiff.ac.uk
Web Link: https://wimatcourses.walesdeanery.org/orthopaedic_surgery/Cardiff-Revision-VIVA-Course-FRCS-Orth
ENT UK British Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences Research Society Autumn Meeting (BOARS) 2018
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): 26th October 2018
Fee: Please see link for various fees
Venue: Ropewalk House, Nottingham
Aimed at: Please see link below
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/607
Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer Medicine
Organisation: The Skin Cancer Symposiums
Event Date(s): 27th & 28th October 2018
Fee: £795.00 earlybird with complimentary digital dermatoscope
Venue: John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Oxford Brookes University
Aimed at: All surgeons dealing with skin cancer
CPD: Pending
Contact for further information
E-mail: info@skincancersymposiums.co.uk
Web Link: https://www.skincancersymposiums.co.uk/
Skin Lesion Excision and Local Flap Course
Organisation: Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK
Event Date(s): Tuesday 30th October 2018
Fee: £50 (£25 for ASiT members) - Includes Lunch
Venue: Education Centre, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK
Aimed at: Medical Students, Foundation Doctors and Core Trainees with an
Contact for further information
E-mail: MedEd@qvh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01342 414031
Web Link: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/calendar/5990/
Advanced Temporal Bone Surgery Course (2 ½ day)
Organisation: Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 30th October – 1st November 2018
Fee: £795
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Aimed at: ST4 grades or above and Consultants are welcome
CPD: N/A
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)138 238 3400
Web Link: https://cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk/course-calendar
Ultrasound for Novice Anaesthetics Trainees
Organisation: Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 1st November 2018
Fee: £150
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Aimed at: Learning ultrasound for basic level training
CPD: Matched to the Royal College of Anaesthetists CPD matrix
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)138 238 3400
Web Link: https://cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk/courses/anaesthetics/ultrasound-novice-anaesthetics-trainees/thu-11012018-0900
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Course Using Thiel Cadavers
Organisation: Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 1st – 2nd November 2018
Fee: £950
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Scotland, UK
Aimed at: Senior Trainees and Consultants who have already achieved some competency in gynaecological laparoscopy
CPD: Suitable for CPD Programme
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1382 383400
Web Link: https://cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk/courses/gynaecology-courses/laparoscopic-hysterectomy-course-using-thiels-cadavers/thu-11012018-0845
Orthopaedic Knee Conference
Organisation: Orthopaedic Product News
Event Date(s): 2nd November 2018
Fee: Free for qualified medical professionals
Venue: Royal Armouries, Leeds
Aimed at: Students, consultant surgeons, registrars
CPD: Yes
Contact for further information
E-mail: Paul.bunce@barkerbrooks.co.uk
Telephone: 0142 385 1150
Web Link: http://www.opnews.com/orthopaedic-knee-conference
BAUS Cardiff Endourology Course
Organisation: WIMAT, Cardiff University
Event Date(s): 6th & 7th November 2018
Fee: £600
Venue: WIMAT, Cardiff University
Aimed at: Aimed at ST4 (and above) Urologists
Contact for further information
E-mail: wimat@cardiff.ac.uk
Web Link: https://wimatcourses.walesdeanery.org/urology?product_id=77
Surgery for Tomorrow’s NHS
Organisation: NIHR Surgical MedTech Co-operative
Event Date(s): 7th November 2018
Fee: Free
Venue: Herringbone Suite, Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds LS1 2HA
Aimed at: Colorectal, Vascular HPB surgeons, SME’s, Academics & PPI Members
CPD: Not Applied
Contact for further information
E-mail: s.boyes@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone: 0113 2066986
Web Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-surgical-medtech-cooperative-national-meeting-2018-surgery-for-tomorrows-nhs-registration-47717504340?utm_term=eventurl_text
Laparoscopic Urogynaecology Advanced Masterclass
Organisation: London Medical Education Academy
Event Date(s): 16th November 2018
Fee: £950 (exc VAT)
Venue: University of Manchester
Aimed at: This course is designed for surgeons who would like to advance their knowledge and practise technical skills in relation to various Laparoscopic Urogynaecological procedures.
CPD: 7 CPD points
Contact for further information
E-mail: contact@lmedac.com
Telephone: +44 203 011 1412
Web Link: http://www.lmedac.com/training/laparoscopic-urogynaecology
Native Tissue Continence Surgery
Organisation: London Medical Education Academy
Event Date(s): 17th November 2018
Fee: £950 (exc VAT)
Venue: University of Manchester
Aimed at: This course is designed for surgeons who would like to advance their knowledge and practise technical skills in relation to various in a Native Continence Surgery Masterclass.
CPD: 7 CPD points
Contact for further information
E-mail: contact@lmedac.com
Telephone: +44 203 011 1412
Web Link: www.lmedac.com/training/native-continence
Temporal Bone Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 19th November 2018
Fee: £275 Dissector Fee
Venue: Freeman Hospital , Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aimed at: CT2 - ST8
CPD: To be confirmed
Contact for further information
E-mail: louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0191 213 8589
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
ASGBI Emergency Laparotomy Meeting
Organisation: ASGBI
Event Date(s): 20th November 2018
Fee: ASGBI Members £36/ Non Members £180
Venue: The Council House, Birmingham
Aimed at: Surgeons, anaesthetists and their teams on Emergency Laparotomy.
CPD: ASGBI CPD
Contact for further information
E-mail: Vicki@asgbi.org.uk
Web Link: http://asgbi.org.uk/emergency-laparotomy-meeting
ENT UK Head and Neck Meeting: Annual evidence based meeting: Malignant Salivary Disease 2018
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): 29th November 2018
Fee: Please see link below
Venue: Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
Aimed at: Please see link below
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/637
Newcastle Basic Knee Arthroscopy and ACL Cadaveric Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC), Freeman Hospital
Event Date(s): 29th – 30th November 2018
Fee: £550
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC), Freeman Hospital
Aimed at: Basic Knee Arthroscopy - CT2 - ST4; Anterior Cruciate Ligament - ST4-ST8
CPD: To be confirmed
Contact for further information
E-mail: gail.russell@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0191 213 8628
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
Essentials and Intermediate Laparoscopic Skills for Gynaecology Trainees
Organisation: Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 4th - 6th December 2018
Fee: £750
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Aimed at: The 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 key skills.
CPD: Suitable for CPD Programme
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)138 238 3400
Web Link: https://cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk/courses/gynaecology-courses/essentials-and-intermediate-laparoscopic-skills-gynaecological-trainee-2
Hysteroscopy, Hysteroscopic Surgery and Endometrial Ablation Course
Organisation: Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 7th December 2018
Fee: £375
Venue: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Aimed at: Gynaecologists and gynaecology trainees
CPD: Suitable for CPD Programme
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)138 238 3400
Web Link: https://cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk/courses/gynaecology-courses/hysteroscopy-hysteroscopic-surgery-and-endometrial-ablation-course/fri-0
South Wales Oral & Maxillofacial Workshop
Organisation: WIMAT, Cardiff University
Event Date(s): 10th - 14th December 2018
Fee: £1250
Venue: Wales Centre for Anatomical Education, Sir Martin Evans Building, Cardiff University
Aimed at: ST3 and above
Contact for further information
E-mail: wimat@cardiff.ac.uk
Web Link: https://wimatcourses.walesdeanery.org/oral_maxillofacial_surgery?product_id=76
Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration - Hands-on Choledochoscopy Course
Organisation: NHSL
Event Date(s): 11th December 2018
Fee: £300 Fee includes: Lunch, Tea & Coffee breaks.
Venue: The Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands Hospital, Bothwell, G71 8BB
Aimed at: This is a one day intensive hands-on course aimed at Hepatobiliary and Upper GI consultants and senior trainees who wish to develop the skills necessary for Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration.
Contact for further information
ENT UK British Society of Otology Annual Meeting 2019
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): 5th February 2019
Fee: Please see link below
Venue: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Aimed at: Please see link below
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/561
Temporal Bone Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 25th February 2019
Fee: £275.00
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 213 8589
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
Upper Limb Cadaver Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC), Freeman Hospital
Event Date(s): 28th February - 1st March 2019
Fee: Regional Trainees: £550.00 / National Trainees: £595.00
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC), Freeman Hospital
Aimed at: This course is suitable for interested Consultants, Orthopaedic Trainees of ST3 and above.
Contact for further information
E-mail: Gail.Russell@nuth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0191 213 8628
Web Link: www.nstcsurg.org
ENT UK Spring Annual Meeting 2019
Organisation: ENT UK
Event Date(s): 15th March 2019
Fee: Please see link below
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spa, Chester
Aimed at: Please see link below
Contact for further information
E-mail: events@entuk.org
Web Link: https://www.entuk.org/events/594
