External Courses and Events
This section provides details about courses and events provided by external organisations. Please note, that the College does not necessarily recognise or endorse these courses or events and we are unable to answer questions about them. If you would like your course or event to appear on this page, please download the external events form and return to education@rcsed.ac.uk.
Please see the information provided for each individual course/event for contact details.
EAES Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery Course
Organisation: Surgical Skills Centre Dundee
Event Date(s): 15-18 December 2025
Fee: £1800 (£900 reimbursed by STORZ after attending)
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland
Aimed at: SPR5-6+
CPD: 20 credits
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
Advanced Emergency Trauma Course (ACTS)
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 15th & 16th January 2026
Fee: Upon request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle NE7 7DN
Aimed at: ST6+ and Consultants in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery & Plastic Surgery, ST6+ & Consultant Anaesthetists, Operating Department Practitioners.
Contact for further information
E-mail: nuth.nstc.enquiries@nhs.net
Web Link: https://nstcsurg.org/courses/advanced-emergency-trauma-course-acts/
Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 9th & 10th February 2026
Fee: Upon request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle NE7 7DN
Aimed at: ENT Trainees ST3 –ST8, Consultants
CPD: N/A
Contact for further information
E-mail: nuth.nstc.enquiries@nhs.net
Web Link: https://nstcsurg.org/courses/fess/
Temporal Bone Dissection Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 13th February 2026
Fee: Upon Request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
Aimed at: Core Trainees, Registrars, SAS , New Consultants
CPD: N/A
Contact for further information
E-mail: nuth.nstc.enquiries@nhs.net
Telephone: +44 (0)191 2138628
Web Link: https://nstcsurg.org/courses/temporal-bone/
Transorbital Neuroendoscopic Surgery (TONES)
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 11th March 2026
Fee: £600.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: Surgeons with an interest in advanced endoscopic approaches
CPD: TBC
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
Ureteric Stricture & Metal Stent Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 23rd – 24th March 2026
Fee: Upon request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle NE7 7DN
Aimed at: Senior Urology Trainees – ST6 and above Urology Consultants
Contact for further information
E-mail: nuth.nstc.enquiries@nhs.net
Web Link: https://nstcsurg.org/courses/ureteric-stricture-and-metal-stent/
Minor Surgery in General Practice
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 26th March 2026
Fee: £425.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: General Practitioners
CPD: 6 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
Principles of Joint Injection using Thiel Cadavers
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 27th March 2026
Fee: £425.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: General Practitioners
CPD: 6 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
Advanced Rhinoplasty
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 21st - 23rd April 2026
Fee: £970.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: ST mid+
CPD: 17.5 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
Transanal Endoscopic Surgery Course
Organisation: York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Event Date(s): 23rd & 24th April 2026, 9th & 10th July 2026
Fee: £750.00
Venue: Medical Education Centre, York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE
Aimed at: Higher colorectal surgical trainees and consultants who are interested in developing and implementing the service.
CPD: 6.5 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: yhs-tr.mecyork@nhs.net
Telephone: 01904 721425
National K-Wiring Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 27th April 2025
Fee: Upon request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle NE7 7DN
Aimed at: Trainees in Plastics and Orthopaedics
Contact for further information
E-mail: nuth.nstc.enquiries@nhs.net
Web Link: https://nstcsurg.org/courses/k-wiring-hand-fractures/
BAUS Sections of Endourology and Oncology Laparoscopic
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 5th & 6th May 2026
Fee: £1,050.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: SpR1+
CPD: 12 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
Colorectal Robotic Surgery Cadaveric Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 18th – 19th May 2026
Fee: Upon request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle NE7 7DN
Aimed at: Senior colorectal trainees and Consultants
CPD: N/A
Contact for further information
E-mail: nuth.nstc.enquiries@nhs.net
Web Link: https://nstcsurg.org/courses/robotic-colorectal/
Robotic TORS Course
Organisation: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Event Date(s): 20th & 21st May 2026
Fee: Upon request
Venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle NE7 7DN
Aimed at: Trainees ST5-ST8 and Consultants
Contact for further information
E-mail: nuth.nstc.enquiries@nhs.net
Web Link: https://nstcsurg.org/courses/robotic-tors/
Advanced Laryngeal, Pharyngeal & Laser & Endoscopic, Simulation Surgery (Thiel Cadaver)
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 20th & 21st May 2026
Fee: £950.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: ST6–8, Fellows, and Junior Consultants
CPD: 12 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
AO Recon Course—Complex Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (With Human Anatomical Specimens)
Organisation: AO Foundation
Event Date(s): June 10-12, 2026
Fee: 1800 CHF
Venue: West Midland Surgical Training Centre & DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry
Aimed at: This course is targeted at certified, experienced orthopaedic surgeons who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in complex arthroplasty.
Contact for further information
E-mail: aoges.emea@aofoundation.org
Web Link: https://eduevents.aofoundation.org/evt/s/evt-event/a1oTG00000Bl8YP
AO Recon Course—Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Organisation: AO Foundation
Event Date(s): June 12-13, 2026
Fee: 900 CHF
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry
Aimed at: This course is targeted at newly certified orthopaedic surgeons and advanced orthopaedic surgical trainees.
Contact for further information
E-mail: aoges.emea@aofoundation.org
Web Link: https://eduevents.aofoundation.org/evt/s/evt-event/a1oTG00000Bl8XC
Intermediate Skills for Laparoscopic Surgeons
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 17th - 19th June 2026
Fee: £990.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: CT1-ST6
CPD: 18 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
Advanced Temporal Bone Surgery
Organisation: University of Dundee
Event Date(s): 22nd - 24th June 2026
Fee: £1,200.00
Venue: Surgical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Aimed at: ST6+ and Consultants
CPD: 15.5 hours
Contact for further information
E-mail: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk
Web Link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/healthcare-simulation/surgical-skills/upcoming
