Upcoming VIMARS Courses 2015
Basic Surgical Skills
11-13th March 2015
18-20th November 2015
Convener: Mr.Tim Whitbread
RCS Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS) Course - a required course for MRCS.
The course covers three main areas:
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Open surgery
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Electrosurgery
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Endoscopic surgery
Please book early via Gaynor.Priddy@porthosp.nhs.uk
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient
6-8 May 2015
Convener: Mr.Stuart Mercer
Develop the theoretical basis and practical skills necessary to manage the critically ill surgical patient.
Contact Mandy.Smale@porthosp.nhs.uk on 02392286306 to book early.
Laparoscopy for Theatre Staff
dates tbc
Convener: Denise Wainwright
Basic Laparoscopic Skills Training (O&G)
17th April 2015
9th July 2015
Convener: Mr.Chris Guyer
This is suitable for ST1-5 SpRs in Gynaecology. Please contact Mr.Chris Guyer on Christopher.Guyer@porthosp.nhs.uk for more information.
Academy of Radiology Course
Toshiba Bowel Ultrasound Master Class
21st May 2015
15th October 2015
Convener: Dr.Antony Higginson
Advanced Course for radiologists and sonographers in bowel ultrasound including looking for appendicitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Please contact Antony.Higginson@porthosp.nhs.uk
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Masterclass - simulator & hands-on 2 days - date tbc
Convener: Mr.Simon Toh