2020

Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery is a free one day practical skills course for aspiring Cardiothoracic trainees.

Please be aware that tickets on Eventbrite are to register interest. On confirmation of placement on the course we will send you further instructions on how to pay the £50 refundable deposit. Number of participants is limited to 20, preference will be given to those applying to Cardiothoracics this year.

All participants will be required to sign a health declaration on the day confirming that they free from symptoms of COVID-19.

Places will be confirmed by latest Sunday, 23rd August 2020.

Key stations include:

• Robotic surgery - with da Vinci® practice

• Coronary anastomosis

• Laparoscopic skills

• Chest drain insertion

• Bronchoscopy

• Hands on cardiac anatomy

• ST1 + ST3 Application discussion

A fascinating dive into the future of surgery. A lecture day with practical sessions on the DaVinci robotic simulator, video-assisted thoracoscopic wetlab and navigational bronchoscopy. Accredited by SCTS and ISMICS. Sponsored by Intuitive and Medtronic.

Join us for an exciting webinar session on Cardiothoracic ST1 and ST3 applications. Delivered by current ST 1 and ST 3 CT trainees with a special segment by CT consultants.