ASiT Foundation Skills in Surgery
The nearest carpark to the main building is carpark C on campus.
The Foundation Surgical Skills Event is a practical, hands-on teaching session designed to introduce medical students and junior doctors to the core technical skills required in surgery. Through supervised workshops led by experienced surgical trainees and consultants, participants gain confidence in fundamental operative techniques within a safe, supportive learning environment.
Fee: ASIT Members will be charged a £60 deposit with £40 refunded upon confirmation of attendance.
Non ASIT Members £60 non refundable fee.
Please note that refreshments and lunch will not be provided. Please bring a packed lunch as there will be no option onsite to purchase lunch.
Target audience: Medical students and Foundation doctors.
Programme:
|
Time |
Session |
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09:00–09:20 |
Registration, Refreshments & Welcome |
|
09:20–09:40 |
Life as a Surgical Trainee – Surgical training pathway, day-to-day life, career opportunities and insights from ASiT trainees |
|
09:40–10:00 |
Principles of Procedural Skills – Aseptic technique, instrument handling, ergonomics, patient safety and developing technical skills |
|
10:00–10:45 |
Workshop 1: Surgical Knot Tying – One-handed, two-handed and instrument ties with supervised practice |
|
10:45–11:00 |
Break |
|
11:00–11:40 |
Workshop 2: Local Anaesthetic Infiltration – Safe preparation, dosing principles, injection technique and simulated wound infiltration |
|
11:40–12:30 |
Workshop 3: Basic Suturing – Simple interrupted and continuous sutures with individual faculty feedback |
|
12:30–13:15 |
Lunch break & Networking – Meet ASiT trainees and surgical faculty from across North West England |
|
13:15–14:00 |
Workshop 4: Wound Closure & Skin Staple Removal – Wound approximation, edge eversion, tension management and safe staple removal |
|
14:00–14:45 |
Workshop 5: Surgical Drains – Assessment & Fixation – Common drains, assessing function and output, basic drain fixation and dressing techniques |
|
14:45–15:00 |
Break |
|
15:00–15:40 |
Workshop 6: Post-operative Wound & Drain Assessment – Structured assessment, recognising complications, documentation and appropriate escalation |
|
15:40–16:00 |
Closing Session – Key learning points, Q&A, certificates, feedback and opportunities to become involved with ASiT North West England |
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