CourseThis two-day hand trauma course combines teaching and practical surgery on fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens, with a stated faculty-to-participant ratio of 1:2.
Programme
Flexor and extensor tendon repair, nerve repair and grafting.
Local and regional flaps for soft-tissue reconstruction.
Metacarpal and phalangeal fracture fixation, plating and screw techniques.
Hand infection, compartment syndrome and the mangled hand.
Audience and eligibility: Plastic and orthopaedic surgeons in training, at least CT2 level, with operative experience in hand and forearm surgery and confidence in basic surgical exposure. Overseas applicants from other surgical specialties may apply if they perform hand surgery and meet the stated skill requirements.
Course details
Dates: 20–21 May 2027.
Venue: Suttie Centre, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK.
Organiser: Cadaveric Surgical Courses; course director Jamil Ahmed.
Accreditation: 12 RCSEd CPD points on completion, as stated by the organiser.
Registration: The course fee is £700. Registration is open through the organiser’s enquiry and registration form, subject to available places and eligibility.