Courses and events

A two day practical & comprehensive hands-on cadaveric course.

This abdominal trauma course is aimed at general surgery and vascular surgical trainees at the CT1, ST8 level Course Director: Mr S Robertson MD FRCS

This course will be held in the Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre (CASC).

Educational meeting for colorectal & O&G health professionals/GPs/GP Trainees/nurses/midwives

This research roadshow will promote colorectal research and the research agenda for the Association of Coloproctology, Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) as set out by the recent Delphi process. It will educate delegates “how to” enrol to trials highlighting the pitfalls and challenges investigators and the research team face.

Two day event at St Mark's Hospital focusing on pelvic floor disorders and anal fistula

Degree-level module on Abdominal Care for healthcare professionals; 20 credits from Birmingham City University

This 2 day cadaver course provides intense hands-on practical training in upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery for surgical trainees.

A 3 day, practical course providing laboratory based practice of intermediate laparoscopic skills, aimed at surgical trainees (SPR) with some prior experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences.

This study day explains the causes of bowel dysfunction after rectal cancer treatment, how to conduct a comprehensive assessment and introduces a range of interventions that can help in improving bowel function and thus also quality of life.