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Basic surgical skills (BSS)

Who should attend?

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 who complete the course will be issued with certification that is recognised by all four royal surgical colleges.

Fee: £710

Dates: 

  • Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23 May 2013
  • Tuesday 3 September - Wednesday 4 September 2013
  • Methods

    The course comprises 3 main areas:

    • open surgery
    • trauma and orthopaedics
    • minimal access surgery.
  • Format

    We use:

    • hands-on practice
    • individual tuition
    • assessment with individual feedback.
  • What you get

    You take away:

    • a course handbook
    • a course DVD
    • a certificate of completion (if successful).
  • Course director

    Mr Amir Darakhshan, consultant colorectal surgeon.

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