Basic Surgical Skills (BSS)
Nature of Course: Open to internal & external attendees
Course Director: Mr Amir Darakhshan, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Outline:
The course comprises 3 main areas:
- open surgery
- trauma and orthopaedics
- minimal access surgery
The course uses:
- hands-on practice
- individual tuition
- assessment with individual feedback
Attendees:
The basic surgical skills (BSS) course is strongly recommended for all surgical trainees taking up their first surgical appointment. It is also open to foundation doctors intending to follow a surgical or related career.
Trainees take away a course handbook and DVD and, if they successfully complete the assessment, will be issued with certification that is recognised by all four royal surgical colleges.
Dates:
- 18th – 19th December 2019 – SOLD OUT
- 2020 – To be confirmed
For more information please contact the Simulation Team or call 0207 188 4802