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Surgical Revision Course | Manchester  
 
       
 

SURGICAL REVISION COURSE FOR FINAL YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS

OF MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY

(APPEARING FOR THE EXEMPTING EXAM IN JANUARY 2009)

Dates:
29th and 30th November, 2008

Times:

29th November (Saturday) - 0830 hrs to 1730 hrs

30th November (Sunday) – 0830 to 1745 hrs

Venue:
LT1 and LT2, Education and Research Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester

All registrants after 01 July 2008 will be accommodated in LT2. Please click here to view the venue.

Brief description:
This intensive 2-day revision course is specially tailored to assist final year medical students of Manchester University prepare for their exempting exam in January 2009.  Taught by practicing surgeons, this course aims to consolidate the student’s knowledge whilst addressing any weaknesses, provide a focused revision of pertinent surgical topics, and aid the candidate’s ability to perform clinical examinations (OSCE) slickly and present the findings in a systematic yet concise manner.

Topics:
The course, amongst other topics, will cover the following areas:
  • Acute abdomen and abdominal emergencies
  • Colorectal malignancies and inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Hernias, scrotal and groin swellings
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Varicose veins and leg ulcers
  • Neck lumps
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Breast disorders and malignancies
  • Urological conditions
  • Pertinent obstetric and gynaecological conditions
  • Surgical principles of pre-, peri- and post-operative care (including consent)
  • Blood transfusion
  • Data interpretation and interpretation of X-rays, CTs, angiograms and other radiological investigations
  • Overview of joint replacement procedures
  • All joint examinations
  • Hand examination
  • Communication skills
  • Numerous surgical and orthopaedic spotters

Please see the course programme for further details.

Due to limited numbers, places will be allotted on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis

Closing date for registrations:

LT1 - 30th June 2008
LT2 - 15th September 2008

In addition, candidates attending this course will be eligible for a 25% discount to access 1,000+ EMQs, SBAs and other exam preparation material from www.doctorexams.co.uk.  Further information is available on registration.

 
 

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