Location: Newcastle University Medical School
(Registration Now open!) Please use the following link for further information and to register your space.
New: Inviting all Associate Specialists
The Consultant Surgical refresher course is accepting applications from Associate Specialists. *Supporting letter required.
Location: Newcastle Medical School
Organiser: Drs Lisa Naysmith, Emily McGrath and Charlotte Carmichael
Learning Objectives:
- Refresh knowledge and skills in basic skin surgery to optimise oncological and cosmetic outcomes in skin surgery
- Gain up to date knowledge on current skin cancer guidelines and national guidelines on skin surgery
- Extend repertoire of surgical options for more challenging skin defects and options for scar revision.
The 1.5-day practical skin surgery course is aimed at consultant dermatologists of all levels, including non-surgeons. The course facilitates a supportive environment for consultant grades to learn within a safe and non-judgemental space. The workshops will be led by a faculty of consultant dermatological surgeons providing hands-on practical experience with the opportunity for one-on-one tuition. The basic fundamentals of skin surgery will be covered such as perfecting the ellipse and its variants along with ‘dog ear repairs’ and simple flaps using a variety of suturing techniques. A reconstruction workshop and lectures will complement the practical aspects of the course. CPD points are available.
Course fees:
- (BSDS Member) registration from 1st December 2024 – 5th March 2025 – £845
- (Non-BSDS member) registration from 1st December 2024 – 5th March 2025 – £945
- (Overseas) registration September 2024 – 5th March 2025 – £945
* All fees subject to change
Registration is open to Consultant Dermatologists on the GMC register. Consultant Dermatologists and or Associate Specialists not on the GMC register may also be able to attend (supporting letter required).
Accommodation
Please note this is a non-residential course and delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and cost.