Overview

A two day conference for the general surgeons with a focus on the broad range of emergencies that remote and rural surgeons face in their communities. This Conference is being held at RAVIC Inverness

Target Audience

Medical Students, Foundation Years, LED/SAS, Core Trainees, Specialty Trainees, Consultant

Learning Style

Mixed format of lectures, skills sessions & Surgical Trainee Presentations

Aims & Objectives

1. Bring the remote and rural surgical community together for fellowship and fun

2. Refresh knowledge on general and specialty topics relevant to rural surgical practice

3. Introduce remote and rural surgical practice to SAS/LED and general surgical trainees

4. Promote remote and rural healthcare to medical students and Foundation Years doctors

5. Discuss some of the challenges around remote and rural healthcare delivery

Learning Outcomes

1. Update knowledge on a broad range of emergencies that’s present to rural surgical practice

2. Update knowledge on common surgical conditions and their management (including paediatric and orthopaedic surgical emergencies)

3. Understand the challenges faced by rural surgeons

4. Understand best practice for transferring patients to and from rural hospitals

5. Learn about the delivery of humanitarian healthcare

6. Understand the how healthcare impacts on the Climate Emergency

Additional Information

Please note that there will be a ceilidh on the evening of the 18th of September. To purchase a ticket, please see: Event/Course Details - Vikings Surgeons Association – Ceilidh & Evening Meal | RCSEd

Conference Director

Professor Angus Watson

Costs

Consultant - Whole Conference Fee: £300.00
Consultant – Day 1 Fee: £200.00
Consultant – Day 2 Fee: £150.00
SAS/LED – Whole Conference Fee: £125.00
Surgical Trainees – Whole Conference Fee: £125.00
Surgical Trainees – Day 1 Fee: £100.00
SAS/LED – Day 1 Fee: £100.00
Foundation Years – Whole Conference Fee: £60.00
Surgical Trainees – Day 2 Fee : £55.00
SAS/LED – Day 2 Fee: £55.00
Foundation Years – Day 1 Fee : £50.00
Foundation Years – Day 2 Fee : £25.00
Medical Students/Allied Healthcare Professionals Fee: £1.00

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.

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.

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