Advancing paediatric surgery through education and research

National Training Day Newcastle

Case based discussions followed by simulation training session. Places are limited. Dinner will be at the Melia Innside where you will join the Special Interest Group attendees.

Basic Skills in Paediatric Surgery

This course aims to help paediatric trainees consolidate the basic surgical skills of knot-tying by hand and instrument. Opportunity will be given to demonstrate proficiency in these skills on an individual basis using formal procedure-based assessments. Laparoscopic tissue handling and suturing skills will be practised using animal models.