Minimally Invasive Surgery, MCh / PgDip / PgCert

This course is for qualified medical practitioners with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience. It is one of the few courses in the UK with the option to study a full MCh in Minimally Invasive Surgery and with guidance from world renowned leaders in the field of advancing laparoscopic surgical techniques. The flexible course is designed to enable you to develop your interest and practical skills in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and undertake specialist modules in general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics or urology. There is the option of obtaining a PgCert, PGDip or MCh. The course consists of lectures, seminars and journal clubs, which will be delivered on the Medway campus (just 30 minutes from London), and: delivers up-to-date knowledge on MIS topics as well as subspecialities; offers the opportunity to develop practical skills and expertise in the MIS clinical skills laboratory; provides a clear evidence-based approach to common clinical problems and procedures; highlights national and international guidelines and discusses their implementation; involves weekly sessions on difficult/rare clinical cases and provides structured protocols for patient management; provides opportunities for one-to-one discussions on matters related to the course as well as career advice; includes a weekly journal club where recent clinical trials are discussed and learnt lessons highlighted; involves an opportunity for you to complete a research project to gain experience in a topic of particular interest. This is based on reading, data collection and regular discussions with an appointed supervisor; involves dedicated sessions on clinical trial design and organisation, which helps you to understand the principles of evidence-based medicine; provides an opportunity for you to observe various MIS investigations at leading centres of expertise; provides an opportunity for long dedicated private study time. Your learning experience is greatly enhanced using state-of-the-art practical simulation equipment and live video links to local operating theatres. Cadaveric experience will also be available. Three clinical attachment periods, each of two weeks, when you'll be allocated to a specific Consultant Surgeon, are also included.