Upcoming Medical Conferences in Dundee

Temporal Bone (1 day) Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held from Oct 03 - 04, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.  Description: The programme includes surgical anatomical training in myringoplasty, ossiculoplasty, tympanoplasty, stapedectomy, attico-antrostomy, mastoidectomy, labyrinthectomy, internal auditory canal exploration, endolymphathic sac decompression, facial nerve decompression and jugular fossa exploration. The course provides: • Instruction in the use of microscopes and ENT surgical instrumentation • “Hands on” practical anatomical and surgical skills experience using cadaveric temporal bone specimens • Personal tuition from experienced Otologists • Evidence of skills training and competency Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Advanced Temporal Bone Surgery Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held from Oct 30 - Nov 01, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: The course consists of dissections/lecturers and a course dinner sponsored by Med-El on the first evening. The temporal bone dissection facilities in the Skills Centre are some of the best equipped in the country. The programme will include training in all aspects of temporal bone dissection including: • Canalplasty • Atticotomy • Attico-antrostomy • Modified Radical Mastoidectomy • Posterior Tympanotomy • Oto-endoscopy • Labyrinthectomy • Translabyrinthine approach to the internal auditory meatus • Endolymphatic sac decompression • Jugular Fossa Exploration • Ossiculoplasty Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ultrasound for Novice Anaesthetics Trainees is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Oct 31, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: Learn ultrasound and sono-anatomy for central venous access and basic peripheral nerve blocks from an expert faculty. A practical based course which encourages hands-on experience in learning ultrasound for basic level training, matched to the Royal College of Anaesthetists CPD matrix. Programme Includes: • Short Lectures • Practical Sessions: involving synthetic and volunteer models • Content Matched to RCoA CPD Matrix • Opportunity for completion of Basic Regional Unit WPBAs • Informal sessions and engaging, enthusiastic expert faculty Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Course Using Thiel's Cadavers is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held from Oct 31 - Nov 01, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: This is a newly developed laparoscopic hysterectomy course using Thiel human cadavers. This 2 day course is aimed at Senior Trainees and Consultants who have already achieved some competency in gynaecological laparoscopy. The operative programme will cover a wide range of techniques including laparoscopic suturing and ‘hands on’ experience with laparoscopic total and supracervical (subtotal) hysterectomy with the opportunity to interact with experts. This course is aimed at ST5 and above. Programme includes: • Laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing and knotting skills • Laparoscopic extracorporeal knotting techniques • Practice on laparoscopic closure of virginal cuff • Techniques and technologies for laparoscopic hysterectomy • Expert session on laparoscopic total hysterectomy • Expert session on laparoscopic supracervical (subtotal) hysterectomy • Hands-on experience with total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) on Thiel’s cadavers • Hands-on experience with laparoscopic assisted supracervical hysterectomy (LASH) • Discussion with experts Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Scottish Taster Course in Gastroenterology is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Nov 02, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: This course is aimed to foundation and core medical trainees who are potential future gastroenterologists. It will give an insight on the opportunity this vibrant specialty has to offer.   The program will include: • Endoscopy simulators Hands-on endoscopy models • Multidisciplinary team meeting • Mini-lectures from consultants and current trainees Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery by Cadaver Dissection (FESS1) Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Nov 11, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Accreditation: Endorsed by: RCSEd01682 6 Credits Description: This Course, using Thiel cadaveric specimens’ provides trainees with the skills to become familiar with nasal endoscope and instrument handling. Understanding of the detailed anatomy of the lateral wall of the nose and the anterior paranasal sinuses will be gained by practical surgical dissection exercises. • Competency based approach to surgery • Anterior Endoscopic Sinus Surgery approaches • Includes SPA ligation • Facility provides individual work stations equipped to a high level • Structured curriculum Educational aims: Gain experience by simulation of: • Uncinectomy • Bulla resction • Defining the ground lamella • Anterior ethmoidectomy • Middle meatal antrostomy • Sphenopalatine artery ligation Fee: £375/£190 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advance and Open Sinus Surgery by Cadaver Dissection (FESS2) Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Nov 12, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.  Accreditation: Endorsed by: RCSEd01683 6 Credits Description: his dissection Course using Thiel fixed cadavers aims to build on core skills and provides training in some of the more challenging aspects of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, including those necessary for emergency safe practice and those necessary for dealing with complications of endoscopic ethmoidectomy. Our aim is for trainees to develop competency at managing rhinological emergencies and the acute complications of FESS such as orbital haematoma and CSF leak. • Competency based approach to surgery • Deals with management of complications of ESS • Structured curriculum Educational aims: Gain understanding and experience in: • Posterior ethmoid and sphenoid anatomy • Surgical approaches for dealing with epistaxis • Intra-operative management of ESS complications • Emergency orbital decompression surgery • Frontal recess anatomy • Repair and anterior skull base CSF leak Fee: £375/£190 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Intermediate Skills for Laparoscopic Surgeons Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held from Nov 18 - 20, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.  Accreditation: This course has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has been awarded 18 CPD points. Description: A 3 day, practical course providing laboratory based practice of intermediate laparoscopic skills, aimed at surgical trainees (SPR) with some prior experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences. The course provides: • Pre course online learning materials • Maximum laboratory time • Use of virtual reality simulators • personal tuition and feedback • self paced and flexible programme • expert sessions in laparoscopic surgery • opportunity to view different applications • maximum of twenty participants The course will cover (lectures and hands-on practices) • Ergnonomics in laparoscopic surgery • Difficult access techniques and adhesiolysis • Extracorporeal knot-tying technique • Laparoscopic suturing and intracorporeal knot tying • Tumbled square knot • Free laparoscopic suturing exercise • Prevention of laparoscopic bile duct injuries • Intraoperative cholangiography, primary closure of CBD or 'T' tube insertion • Hiatial repair using tumbled square knot • Repair of incisional hernia • Repair of perforated duodenal ulcer • Laparoscopic stapled Gastroenterostomy Learning Outcomes: • At the end of this practical training course you should be able to: • Explain the techniques necessary to overcome the visual demands in laparoscopic surgery • Demonstrate effective equipment and instrument positioning using ergonomic principles • Utilise exracorporeal knot-tying technique for ligation in continuity • Demonstrate optimal bite placement and knot tying technique during laparoscopic tissue approximation • Demonstrate safe stapling technique • Utilise protack fixation device safely • Demonstrate safe and accurate handling mesh  

Minor Surgery in General Practice Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Nov 25, 2019 at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: This practical surgical skills workshop is ideally suited to all primary care team members: GPs, GPSI’s, GP registrars, GP Trainers and Practice nurses involved in basic surgical procedures. The Primary Care Surgical Skills Course provides hands-on experience using synthetic and tissue models, videos with practical tuition from experienced tutors. It will utilise online pre-course learning material to maximise time spent on practical activities. Programme includes: • Safe usage of surgical instruments • Punch biopsies, shaving & curettage • Local anaesthetic infiltration • Elliptical excision of simple lesion • Excision of Epidermoid Cyst • Excision of Lipoma • Wound Closures with:- Interrupted sutures, Vertical mattress suture, Inverted Interrupted suture and Continuous subcuticular suture Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Principles of Joint Injection Course using Thiel Cadavers is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Nov 26, 2019, at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: This one day injection course blends lectures, joint assessment demonstrations, clinical scenarios and practical time with injection practice on full body Thiel fixed Cadavers (Shoulder, Elbow & Hand, Hip & Knee, Foot & Ankle) in order to correctly identify injection target. On completion of the course the delegates should be able to explain the pharmacology of local anaesthetic and corticosteroid drugs as well as the indications for and contraindications to injection techniques. They will also be able to perform peripheral joint examination/assessment of patients and to correctly identify the pathology and determine the appropriate drug selection and dosage. The course will help the delegate develop skills required to perform safe peripheral joint injection. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.