Surgical Anatomy of the Trunk: A Study Day (MRCS Level- Wade) (Online)

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the important surgical anatomy of the trunk from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. It is designed for trainees at an early stage of preparation for the MRCS. Clinical medical students are also welcome to attend.

The course also provides guidance to support independent study. Please follow the link above for further information to book your place. This course is a part of the Surgical Anatomy (MRCS Level)- Wade programme series.

Suitability

Trainees at an early stage of preparation for the MRCS who are involved in detailed revision. Those learning a region for the first time or those who wish to identify gaps in their knowledge. Clinical medical students are also welcome to attend.

Relevant Grades: Medical Students, FY1, FY2, Foundation Doctors, CT1, Core Trainees

Course Format

The online course will consist of a balanced mixture of overview presentations and practical demonstrations using images of cadaveric specimens and other teaching aids.

As this is an online course, there are certain points that candidates should be aware of:

All candidates must have a MAC/PC with admin access to install Zoom
All candidates must ensure that they have a reliable broadband/internet connection to allow for video conversation plus a webcam
A microphone headset is recommended but not mandatory

Course Objectives

The course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the important surgical anatomy of the trunk from both a theoretical and a practical perspective, and will also provide guidance to support independent study. There are two further courses in the series, covering head and neck, and limbs.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course participants should be able to:

Describe the principal features of the anatomy of the trunk (thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and perineum).
Identify important structures on cadaveric specimens and the living body.
Demonstrate a sound capacity to visualise the regions of the trunk in three dimensions.

Costs

£95.00

For those booking the full WADE Series, a discounted rate of £85.00 for Surgical Anatomy of the Limbs is available on request. Please email education@rcsed.ac.uk to take up this offer!

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 Director

Professor Ross Jones

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

Surgical Anatomy of the Trunk: A Study Day (MRCS Level - Wade) (Online)

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