ND40 (ND40 General Surgery)

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SubjectF2 Regional Teaching
DescriptionGeneral surgery topics including the acute abdomen, hernias, acute vascular presentations, diverticular disease, colorectal cancer and an introduction to robotic surgery simulation for Foundation Year 2 Doctors as well as advice for how to succeed in core training . A mixture of didactic and interactive teaching sessions covering general surgery topics and practical surgical skills with suturing, knot tying and robotic simulator coaching. Aims: To give a good theoretical understanding of common general surgery presentations. To improve basic surgical skills. To develop an understanding of the DaVinci Robot and experience robotic simulation. To provide advice and guidance for applying for and succeeding in Core Surgical Training. Learning Outcomes: the course links with the following Foundation Professional Capabilities (FPCs) in the 2021 Foundation Programme Curriculum: 2, 6, 12, 13
VenueMedical Education Centre , North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple  View details
Date & timeThursday 26 February 2026, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersMs Alaa Attia, Ms Elizabeth elsey & Ms Yara Hreish
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Year 2

Course styleCombination of Styles
CateringN/A
Core topicF2 Regional Teaching
CPD hours7:30
CostNo charge