Date    : 29^th November 2015 (Sunday)

Time    : 0830 hrs till 1830 hrs

Venue : Education Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Central Manchester University Hospitals, Manchester

Description:

This intensive one day revision course is specially tailored to assist final year medical students prepare for the surgical component of the final exam. Taught by practicing surgeons, this course aims to consolidate the student's knowledge whilst addressing any weaknesses, provide a focused revision of pertinent surgical topics, and aid the candidate's ability to perform clinical examinations (OSCE) slickly and present the findings to the examiner in a systematic yet concise manner. In addition to a series of interactive lectures, there will be a:

Mock Theory and OSCE Exam (SURGICAL TOPICS):

A 75-minute mock exam at the end of the course will cover the written component of the exam (progress test, SBA, data interpretation, patient management problem and OSCE).

Topics:

The course, amongst other topics, will cover the following areas:

• Acute abdomen and abdominal emergencies
• Colorectal malignancies and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Hernias, scrotal and groin swellings
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Peripheral venous disease (varicose veins)
• Leg ulcers
• Neck lumps
• Thyroid disorders
• Breast disorders and malignancies
• Pertinent obstetric and gynaecological conditions
• Surgical principles of pre-, peri- and post-operative care
• Data interpretation and interpretation of X-rays, CTs, angiograms and other radiological investigations
• Overview of joint replacement procedures