ASiT Foundation Skills in Surgery Course, Milton Keynes 23rd August

Milton Keynes University Hospital, Ground Floor Foyer, Academic Centre, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD

 

The primary aim of the event is to introduce delegates to the core technical skills and practical competencies essential for a successful career in surgery. Through a series of hands-on workshops, the day will offer focused training in key areas such as knot tying, suturing techniques, laparoscopic skills, and other foundational procedures. In addition to skill acquisition, the event aims to foster early interest in surgical careers by providing exposure to real-world practices in a supportive and educational environment.

Timetable:

08.45 - 09.00 Registration
09.00 - 09.15 Introduction and ASiT talk
09.15 - 10.15 Suturing - simple interrupted, horizontal mattress, verticular mattress, subcuticular
10.15 - 10.45 Knot tying - Simple reef knot, surgeon’s knot
10.45 - 11 Break
11.00 - 11.45 Local anaesthetic injection + sebaceous cyst excision
11.45 - 12.30 Laparoscopic skills + mini competition
12.30 - 12.45 Q&A + close

Refreshments (tea & coffee) will be provided

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