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Study for a UK Clinical Masters from Britain or overseas (MS/MCh)

An outstanding modular course designed specifically for surgical professionals advancing in coloproctology. The course combines in-depth clinical and surgical modules with leadership and research to provide a complete approach to coloproctology practice. The realistic content provides trainees and consultants with relevant credentials in this important surgical field. The immersive interactive format covers all aspects of coloproctology, strengthening clinical knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making skills. The course is delivered entirely online within a thriving learning community, facilitated by consultants in; colorectal surgery, gastroenterology and oncology. This flexible course offers a challenging but rewarding educational experience from start to finish and is tailored specifically around the working lives of busy surgical practitioners. Participation requires no travel or GMC registration and is therefore accessible worldwide. All assessment is undertaken online and accreditation is awarded based on both online participation and completion of summative assessments. You can accrue credits from standalone modules leading to an MS/MCh in Coloproctology. Qualifications Available 3 modules (60 credits): Postgraduate Certificate 6 modules (120 credits): Postgraduate Diploma 6 modules + dissertation: Master of Surgery Degree (MS/MCh) in Coloproctology Information provided here is subject to change. This course is planned to run from January 2019. Topics Covered Colorectal Emergencies Large bowel obstruction, Colonic perforation and diverticular complications, Acute severe colitis and total colectomy, Anastomotic leak and intestinal failure, Lower GI bleeding Neoplasia Polyps and familial cancer, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Recurrent disease, Metastatic disease, Adjuvant treatment, Anal cancer, Nonepithelial tumours Research Audit & Service Evaluation Service Evaluation and Audit, Statistics, Research governance, Research conduct Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD and Ulcerative Colitis, Acute Severe UC, Crohn’s and Enterocutaneous Fistula, Crohn’s and Perianal Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Mass, Dysplasia and Cancer Proctology & Functional Bowel Disorders Including Faecal Incontinence and Physiology, Haemorrhoids and fistula in ano, Rectocoele/Prolapse/Solitary Rectal Ulcer (SRUS), Fissure in ano and hydradenitis suppurativa Leadership & Management Designing a service improvement package relating to the delivery of colorectal surgery, focusing on the role of the leader in the development, planning and implementation of this project. Further details and entry requirements can be found on the UEA website

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Contact Us Email: specialist.courses@uea.ac.uk chris.speakman@nnuh.nhs.uk sandeep.kapur@nnuh.nhs.uk Tel: +44 (1603) 591994

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