RCSEd Cadaveric Major Open Abdominal Surgery Course

This course will provide comprehensive and condensed learning experience to compensate for the progressive reduction in the time spent by trainees in theatre as well as the decrease in the numbers of open procedures in general surgery.

Please note, there are no Full Places available on the Major Open Abdominal Surgery Course; however delegates can attend as an Assistant. Delegates signed up as assistant will have the chance to be the first assistant in the following procedures: segmental colectomy, perforated peptic ulcer, bleedic peptic ulcer and splenectomy. Delegates will have an understanding of the surgical anatomy related to the procedure, operative steps and the principles of how to perform the procedure safely. Once you have booked onto this course, you will be expected to send a copy of your consolidated e-LogBook to: education@rcsed.ac.uk. The Course Director will then review your e-LogBook for suitability to attend and we will be in touch to advise whether you have been accepted. If unsuccessful, your fees will be fully refunded. Please be aware that if you do not send a copy of your consolidated e-LogBook within 2 weeks, you will be cancelled from the course. If you are having problems accessing your e-LogBook, please communicate this to us.

Suitability

Medical Student, FY1, FY2, Core Trainees, ST1, ST2, ST3 to ST6 (or equivalent).

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Course Format

Short presentations followed by practical hands-on workstations - performing open surgical procedures on cadavers under direct supervision.

Course Objectives

The course aims to address the gap in the market for courses covering intermediate and major open abdominal procedures. In the past, there was no need for this type of course as trainees acquired the necessary skills through 'apprenticeships' and long hours of training. This course will aid the current training model.

Learning Outcomes

After having attended this course participants will have the knowledge and skills required to perform the following surgical procedures under supervision:

Segmental colectomy
Perforated peptic ulcer and bleeding peptic ulcer
Splenectomy

Costs

Please note that there are no full places available on Major Open Abdominal Surgery, running on 13th February 2025, however there are still assisting places available - and there are still places available to join us on Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery on 12th February 2025 - please see here.

Course Fee - £615.00

Course Fee (RCSEd Member/Affiliate) - £600.00

Please note that the below observer places cannot be booked online - to book, please contact: education@rcsed.ac.uk

Course Fee for FY1 & FY2 and Senior Medical Students (4th, 5th & 6th Year) to attend as observers: £45.00

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Course Directors

Mr Emad H Aly, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Aberdeen

Miss Rosaria Scarpinata, Consultant Surgeon - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Mr Craig MacKay – Consultant Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
On occasion, RCSEd may need to cancel a course, for example if we are affected by an event out with our control or if it is not financially viable for us to deliver the course. If we do need to cancel, we will let you know as soon as possible and provide you with a full refund of course fees paid.

RCSEd shall incur no further liability (eg. travel or accommodation costs). You may wish to consider taking out appropriate travel insurance for any non-refundable costs you may incur when arranging to attend the course.

What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?
If you cancel your place more than four weeks before the event date, you will incur an administration fee of 10% (or £50, whichever is greater) of the total course fee. NB: For course fees £250 and under, the cancellation fee is £30)

If you cancel your place less than four weeks before the course date, once the course has started, or you do not notify us, the total course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given.

Please also note that you cannot transfer your place on a Course to someone else. This is because many of our courses have a waiting list, and we have an obligation to honour this.

Can I cancel a course booking online?
NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team by email (education@rcsed.ac.uk).
Can I transfer to another date for the same course?
YES, you can transfer to another date by contacting the Education section directly (education@rcsed.ac.uk). Please note that you can transfer only once and transfers can only be made if more than 4 weeks prior to the start of the course, without incurring additional costs. Should you cancel again, no refund shall be given.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd website, and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register with the website in order to book.

For some regional and international courses you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

You can also contact the Education Section by phone to book (0131 527 1600).

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website and over the phone to the education team.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Associated Documents

2024 rcsed_course_cancellation_policy.pdf

RCSEd Cadaveric Major Open Abdominal Surgery Course

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