Basic Surgical Skills (BSS)

Basic Surgical Skills (BSS)

Nature of Course: Open to internal & external attendees

Course Director: Mr Amir Darakhshan, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Basic-Surgical-Skills-(BSS)

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

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