Surgical skills course (11122025)

AvailabilityFully booked  Add to waiting list
SubjectF2 Regional Teaching
DescriptionThis course will focus on some basic surgical skills, laparoscopic simulation, and discussions about core surgical training applications
Additional information

Location – Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford site)

VenueKnox Irvin Room, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford site), Exeter  View details
Date & timeThursday 11 December 2025, 09:00 to 13:00
LecturersMary Gare, Charles King & Mr Edward Matthews
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleHands on
CateringN/A
Core topicNot a core topic
CPD hours0:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To be able to perform a range of suture types, perform hand ties, develop laparoscopic skills.

To understand the core surgical training application and organise your portfolio to maximise points.

To practice some core surgical training interview questions.

Learning outcomes

This course links with the following Foundation Professional Capabilities (FPCs):

12: Continuing Professional Development (CPD): develop practice, including the acquisition of new knowledge and skills through experiential learning; acceptance of feedback and, if necessary, remediation; reading and, if appropriate, by research.

13. Understanding medicine: understand the breadth of medical practice and plan a career.