SURGICAL REVISION COURSE FOR FINAL YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Time:
10th April 2010 (Saturday) - 0830 hrs till 1745 hrs
11th April 2010 (Sunday) – 0830 hrs till 1730 hrs
Venue:
Lecture Theatre 1 and Out-patient Department 
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff 
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Brief description: 
This intensive 2-day revision course is specially tailored to assist final year medical students prepare for their exam in summer 2010. 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 enable 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 
Inflammatory bowel diseases 
Pathologies of the gall bladder and pancreas
Hernias, scrotal and groin swellings 
Peripheral vascular disease 
Varicose veins 
Leg ulcers 
Neck lumps and thyroid disorders 
Breast disorders and malignancies 
Urological conditions 
Surgical principles of pre-, peri- and post-operative care (including consent)
Principles of wound management 
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 
If you wish to purchase this book, please click here. Alternatively, you will have the option of purchasing the book when you register for the course. Please click here to register.
 
On the second day of the course, the students will be divided into small groups and clinical examinations (OSCE style) will be demonstrated by surgeons on volunteers and/or patients in the out-patients department. There will also be opportunities for students to practice their examination skills. 
Please see the course programme for further details.
Course fees: 
Both days: £45 
Day 1 only: £25 
Day 2 only: £30 
Due to limited numbers, places will be allotted on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis