September 23, 2013, 8:02 am
Location:
Magdalene College, Cambridge
Dates:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:30 to Friday, March 21, 2014 - 19:00
Description:
This is an intensive course on Orthopaedic Basic Sciences aimed at trainees who are in their earlier years
of training and those preparing for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination. The course is also suitable for surgeons
in practice who wish to refresh their knowledge in Orthopaedic Basic Sciences.
The course is designed to provide the delegate with a comprehensive update on all the topics in Basic
Sciences in Orthopaedics that are assessed in the examination and are clinically relevant. The format of the
course includes interactive lectures and mock vivas on all the three days of the course to provide the
candidates with ample time to gain knowledge and also to refine their examination technique. The course
is run over three days at Magdalene College in Cambridge and structured Vivas are conducted with
experienced Consultants on each evening of the course.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early as places are limited.
Suitable for: Candidates appearing for the FRCS (Orth) exam (24 spaces only, therefore book early to avoid
disappointment) and SpRs in Training from Year 1-4.
Course Fee: £495 (For Candidates appearing for the exam and who will be registering for Vivas),
£320 (For Lectures only - SpRs in their earlier years of training and all surgeons wishing to refresh their
knowledge)
10% discount for ORUK members. To become a member please log onto www.oruk.org
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December 16, 2013, 3:22 am
Location:
Postgraduate Medical Centre, Sandwell General Hospital
Dates:
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 08:00 to Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 17:00
Contact:
Mrs. Debra Carr, PGMC, City Hospital, Birmingham
Description:
Outlline of the course:
Friday 14/03/2014 - Spine and paediatric orthopaedics
Saturday 15/03/2014 - Hip
Sunday 16/03/2014 - Hands Part 2 and back up lectures
This is Part 2 of an 8 day long, module based course, specifically designed for candidates to brush up their theory knowledge for the FRCS(orth) exam and will be suitable for candidates who are appearing the part1 and also those who have passed the part 1. The course aims to cover a significant portion of the knowledge base required for the FRCS(orth) exam and is based on OCAP. There will be at least two hours of problem based learning every day and will allow candidates to interact with clinicians who are specialists in their fields. The course is being held in over some week days and weekends to allow candidates to travel back and forth and allow them to imbibe knowledge without overloading. Part 1 of the course will take place from 26th to 28th February 2014 and Part 3 from 5th to 7th April 2014.
The registration fee for the whole course is £700. There is a daily rate of £150 for candidates wishing to attend part of the course.
For further information and an application form, please contact Mrs Debra Carr at the PGMC , City Hospital Birmingham, 0121 507 4798 or debracarr@nhs.net.
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December 13, 2013, 5:37 am
Location:
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL CENTRE, SANDWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
Dates:
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:00 to Friday, February 28, 2014 - 07:00
Description:
This is Part 1 of an 8 day long, module based course, with Parts 2 and 3 taking place in March and April.
The Course is specifically designed for candidates to brush up their theory knowledge for the FRCS(Tr & Orth) examination and will be suitable for candidates who are preparing for part 1 and also those who have passed the part 1. The course aims to cover a significant portion of the knowledge base required for the FRCS(Tr & Orth) examination and is based on OCAP.
There will be at least two hours of problem based learning every day and candidates will interact with clinicians who are specialists in their fields.
The course is being held in over some week days and weekends to allow candidates to travel back and forth and allow them to imbibe knowledge without overloading.
The cost of the whole 8-day course is £700 and £150 for candidates who want to attend part of the course on a daily basis.
For further information and an application form, please contact Mrs Debra Carr at the PGMC , City
Hospital, Birmingham.
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January 16, 2014, 2:56 pm
Location:
PGMC, City Hospital Birmingham
Dates:
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:00 to Friday, February 28, 2014 - 18:00
Contact:
Debra Carr, course organiser, PGMC, City Hospital, Birmingham, B18 7QH on
Description:
This is a 8 day course at a very reasonable price of 450 pounds for all the 8 days. The other 5 days are 14th, 15th and 16th of March 2014 and 5th and 6th of April 2014. This is modular course with a combination of Lectures and Problem based sessions which is unique for this type of a course. The curriculum of the course is based on OCAP and covers it most of it in 8 days. Over 90% of the 50 lecturers are consultants in the West Midlands and have subspecialist interest in the subject they will be talking on. Most of them will be conducting Problem based learing sessions on that subject as well. We guarantee that not only you will enjoy the course in a a relaxed environment but also gain practical knowledge on all the topics covered
sincerely yours
subodh deshmukh
course organiser.
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Location:
St Anne’s College, Oxford, UK
Dates:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 09:00 to Monday, March 24, 2014 - 17:00
Description:
This three-day residential training course aims to provide trainees in medical specialties such as rheumatology, endocrinology, care of the elderly, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, respiratory medicine and clinical chemistry with the knowledge and understanding to manage patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The course is intended to focus on practical issues relating to patient management and is strongly recommended for any trainee who foresees that patients with these disorders will form a significant part of their workload in future. A stimulating interactive format will be employed combining lectures, panel discussions, debates and workshops. Specialist nurses in osteoporosis and falls will also find this course valuable, as well as newly qualified consultants or others wishing to update their knowledge in this field.
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September 23, 2013, 8:02 am
Location:
Magdalene College, Cambridge
Dates:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:30 to Friday, March 21, 2014 - 19:00
Description:
This is an intensive course on Orthopaedic Basic Sciences aimed at trainees who are in their earlier years
of training and those preparing for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination. The course is also suitable for surgeons
in practice who wish to refresh their knowledge in Orthopaedic Basic Sciences.
The course is designed to provide the delegate with a comprehensive update on all the topics in Basic
Sciences in Orthopaedics that are assessed in the examination and are clinically relevant. The format of the
course includes interactive lectures and mock vivas on all the three days of the course to provide the
candidates with ample time to gain knowledge and also to refine their examination technique. The course
is run over three days at Magdalene College in Cambridge and structured Vivas are conducted with
experienced Consultants on each evening of the course.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early as places are limited.
Suitable for: Candidates appearing for the FRCS (Orth) exam (24 spaces only, therefore book early to avoid
disappointment) and SpRs in Training from Year 1-4.
Course Fee: £495 (For Candidates appearing for the exam and who will be registering for Vivas),
£320 (For Lectures only - SpRs in their earlier years of training and all surgeons wishing to refresh their
knowledge)
10% discount for ORUK members. To become a member please log onto www.oruk.org
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November 24, 2013, 10:38 am
Location:
Medway Foundation NHS Truts
Dates:
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 08:00 to 17:00
Contact:
Bijayendra Singh, Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Description:
An intensive revision course aimed at candidates sitting the FRCS Orth exams
Course to cover
No pressure: Spotters
Tricks of the trade: How to pass the exam?
One to one mock viva & clinical sessions
Structured feedback
Restricted to 16 candidates
Input from an experienced faculty
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November 14, 2013, 4:11 am
Location:
Conference Centre, Wrightington Hospital
Dates:
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 08:30 to 16:00
Description:
Providing Registrars and Consultants an opportunity to explore the full range of techniques and learn from the experienced faculty.
FREE Courtesy of Orthodynamics Ltd
Places are limited, so please register early.
Course Convenors: Prof. Tim Board & Mr. Antil Gambhir
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January 9, 2014, 12:38 pm
Location:
Stepping Hill Hospital Postgraduate Centre (Pinewood House)
Dates:
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 08:00 to 18:00
Contact:
info@exfix.org.uk
www.exfix.org.uk
Description:
This established one day course combines up to date lecturettes from an experienced faculty with a series of sawbone workshops and case discussions. The aim of the course is to give trainees (and others) competence and confidence with monolateral external fixation equipment, and the ability to apply principles for more unusual fracture patterns.
The course covers biomechanics, tibial fractures, pelvic fractures, pilon fractures, wrist fractures and compartment syndrome. Places can be booked online at www.orthocycle.org for £100. Any surplus from the course goes to charity.
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January 23, 2014, 7:32 pm
Location:
Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
Dates:
Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 08:00 to Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 13:00
Contact:
Congress Secretariat:
Dr Vincent Hau
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
3 Lok Man Road,
Chaiwan, HKSAR
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December 16, 2013, 3:34 am
Location:
Wrightington Hospital Conference Centre, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP
Dates:
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:30 to 17:15
Description:
A ‘hands on’ practical course supported by pragmatic lectures and discussion from an experienced UK Orthopaedic Consultant Faculty. This course is aimed at Senior Registrar and Consultant level.
Program:
WRIGHTINGTON HAND & WRIST CADAVERIC COURSE
Friday 14th Feb 2014
800 Registration
Wrist Limited Carpal Fusion Workshop
08:30 Sumedh Talwalkar Introduction
08:35 David Garrett Aptus Systems
08:45 Prof Stanley Dorsal Approach to Wrist
09:00 Mike Hayton RSL Fusion
09:15 Raj Murali Four Corner Fusion
09:30 Delegate Dissections in Groups of 2 45 min
10:15 COFFEE
10:30 Sumedh Talwalkar STT Fusion
10:45 Adam Watts Wrist Arthrodesis
11:00 Mike Hayton Proximal Row Carpectomy
11:15 Delegate Dissections in Groups of 2 60 min
12:15 LUNCH
Hand Fusion Procedures
13:00 Simon Pickard 1st CMC Fusion
13:15 Mike Hayton Fusion of 2 and 4th CMC Joints
13:30 Sohail Akhtar MCP Fusion Thumb
13:45 Manu Sood DIP Fusion/PIP Fusion
14:00 Ian Trail Revision Fusion
14:15 Sumedh Talwalkar Metacarpal Osteotomies
14:30 TEA
14:45 Delegate Dissection in Groups of 2 60 min
Kienbocks Procedure
15:45 Manu Sood 5th ECA
16:00 Mr IA Trail Radial Shortening
16:15 Mr IA Trail Capitate Shortening
16:30 Delegate Dissection in Groups of 2 45 min
17.15 FINISH
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January 30, 2014, 4:30 am
Location:
Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dates:
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 10:00 to 15:00
Description:
Statistics is an important part of the intercollegiate exam and a one day tutorial for orthopaedic trainees comprising of two parts has been arranged. An interactive session on medical statistics in the morning and an interactive session on statistics in the afternoon. Two E-books to accompany this tutorial have been prepared and can be downloaded by delegates.
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January 31, 2014, 3:45 am
Location:
Trident Centre, Warwickshire/Warwick Hospital
Dates:
Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 08:45 to Friday, March 28, 2014 - 17:00
Description:
VIVA practice with scenarios like actual exam around table for 1 whole day.
Clinical examination practice on patients and mock exam in clinical setting with practice in the approach to short cases and intermediate cases.
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January 31, 2014, 3:27 am
Dates:
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 08:45 to Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 16:45
Contact:
CETA health training
01926 600843
Description:
Intenesive 2 Days revision Practice for paper one ( MCQ & EMI ) of FRCS Tr&ORTH Exam
with pre & post course mock exam
EMI paper practice book hand out included
Highly suited for candidate sitting for June and November 2014 or later part one exam
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November 27, 2013, 4:40 am
Location:
Postgraduate Medical Centre, City Hospital, Birmingham
Dates:
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 08:30 to Sunday, March 23, 2014 - 17:00
Contact:
Mrs Debra Carr PGMC , City Hospital, Birmingham
Description:
The clinical course will be separated into lower and upper limb days. We aim to show a large number of cases and the candidates will be examined in real time simulated examination scenarios. Feedback and marks will be given to the candidates at the end of the course. There will be maximum of 18 candidates and 6 observers The cost of the course is £500 for candidates and £250 for the observers.
Please contact Mrs Debra Carr at the PGMC , City Hospital, Birmingham for details on Tel. number (01215074798) or email debracarr@nhs.net
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November 24, 2013, 10:38 am
Location:
Medway Foundation NHS Truts
Dates:
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 08:00 to 17:00
Contact:
Bijayendra Singh, Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Description:
An intensive revision course aimed at candidates sitting the FRCS Orth exams
Course to cover
No pressure: Spotters
Tricks of the trade: How to pass the exam?
One to one mock viva & clinical sessions
Structured feedback
Restricted to 16 candidates
Input from an experienced faculty
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January 9, 2014, 12:38 pm
Location:
Stepping Hill Hospital Postgraduate Centre (Pinewood House)
Dates:
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 08:00 to 18:00
Contact:
info@exfix.org.uk
www.exfix.org.uk
Description:
This established one day course combines up to date lecturettes from an experienced faculty with a series of sawbone workshops and case discussions. The aim of the course is to give trainees (and others) competence and confidence with monolateral external fixation equipment, and the ability to apply principles for more unusual fracture patterns.
The course covers biomechanics, tibial fractures, pelvic fractures, pilon fractures, wrist fractures and compartment syndrome. Places can be booked online at www.orthocycle.org for £100. Any surplus from the course goes to charity.
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November 29, 2013, 10:33 am
Location:
Joseph Rotblat Building, EC1M 6BQ
Dates:
Friday, March 28, 2014 - 08:00 to Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 17:00
Description:
This is a 2 day course. The mornings will be short lectures covering the key trauma topics for the FRCS(Orth) and the afternoons will be small group viva sessions.
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February 17, 2014, 3:40 am
Dates:
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 09:30 to 17:00
Contact:
TEACH
PO Box 720
Halifax
HX3 7HS
Description:
**Course Reviewed as EXCELLENT in Bone & Joint**
This one day course fulfils the SAC requirement for Specialist Registrar training, containing a panel of lecturers who both hold a BCC and regularly teach the BCC to others. This is a practical workshop based course, detailing the high standards necessary in this environment to maximise safe patient care and reduce iatrogenic problems. Topics covered will include: material choice (including PoP and synthetic), cast padding, use of equipment and the practical application of various casts. The course will end with a full panel Q&A Troubleshooting Session.
COST: £175
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February 17, 2014, 2:02 am
Location:
Dublin Castle Conference Centre
Dates:
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 09:00 to Friday, March 14, 2014 - 17:00
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