Fact file Length One year full-time Entry requirements In order to apply you must be a qualified medical practitioner with a minimum of three years post qualification clinical experience.The admissions department at Canterbury Christ Church University will check all international applications in terms of: a) Equivalence of qualifications (by using NARIC) b) English Language Level IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in writing) or equivalent. A Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Occupational Health screening will be completed for all successful applicants prior to any clinical visits. Location Medway School Not applicable
Facilities
Location
Start date
Canterbury
(Kent)
See map
North Holmes Road, CT1 1QU
Start date
SeptemberEnrolment now open
Questions & Answers
Add your question
Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you
We are verifying your question adjusts to our publishing rules. According to your answers, we noticed you might not be elegible to enroll into this course, possibly because of: qualification requirements, location or others. It is important you consult this with the Centre.
Thank you!
We are reviewing your question. We will publish it shortly.
Or do you prefer the center to contact you?
Reviews
Have you taken this course? Share your opinion
Subjects
Surgery
Skills and Training
Medical training
Medical
International
Course programme
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.
Add similar courses and compare them to help you choose.
{title}
{rating}
{centerName}
{price}
{price}{priceBeforeDiscount}{taxCaption}
{options}
Training by subject
Postgraduate Degrees of Business and Management Postgraduate Degrees of Design and Media Postgraduate Degrees of Finance Postgraduate Degrees of Health Postgraduate Degrees of Humanities, Social Science, Education Postgraduate Degrees of Industry and Science Postgraduate Degrees of IT, Computing, Telecommunications Postgraduate Degrees of Languages Postgraduate Degrees of Law and Defence Postgraduate Degrees of Sales and Marketing Postgraduate Degrees of Sports and Leisure Postgraduate Degrees of Tourism and Hospitality