How we got started...

Having both recently passed the MRCS there are certain things we would have changed about the way in which we revised. We noticed that we spent a lot of time on the anatomy section, mainly because we were unsure of the depth of knowledge required. In hindsight, we could have used our time more effectively by focusing on the key areas. We planned this course as we think that at around exam time, time is of the essence. Revision must be well organised and geared towards high yield areas. Anatomy is integral to surgical practice and it is important to have a good breadth of knowledge not only for the exam but also for operating and it is therefore worth revising well. This course aims to achieve a level of knowledge above that required just to pass the exam.

This is a course for everyone. If you think that your anatomy is a strength then we will efficiently consolidate your knowledge. If you feel anatomy is a weakness then we will show you the areas that working on will be the most beneficial. At whatever level you are at the viva practice and one-to-one personal feedback will be extremely useful and help to guide your study after the course.

Feedback from previous students has been excellent, especially in relation to the level of teaching by the faculty. In addition, the intense and broad exposure to cadaveric specimens (which you will definitely meet in the exam) was an aspect that everyone felt helped to give their revision that extra boost.

We made a conscious effort to revise our anatomy from the cadavers rather than just using books. As one of us is an ex-demonstrator we were helped by the fact that we had access to the dissection room and got viva practice from anatomists and clinicians that have been MRCS examiners. This was the most useful part of our revision and it is the essence of the course.

"Learn the body and not the book".

SEA KJD

Course Overview

Format

Before coming to the course you will receive a manual of everything that we will cover.

The majority of the course will be cadaver based with small group teaching and at least one demonstrator per group (max 6 per group). There will also be mini-lectures (including teaching on anatomically relevant operative surgery and radiology).

On the last day there will be a formal viva session. After this we will give personal one to one feedback.

Timetable

DAY 1 (Friday)

AM Session: Joints and osteology
Upper limb
PM Session: Lower limb
Neurovascular upper and lower limb

DAY 2 (Saturday)

AM Session: Skull
Brainstem, Cranial Nerves
Head and Neck Anatomy
PM Session: Thorax
Abdomen - gut

DAY 3 (Sunday)

AM Session: Abdomen
Pelvis and perineum

PM Session: Viva practice and feedback

The cost of the course is:	£475 for ASiT members
	£510* for non-ASiT members

* For this price we will organise membership to Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT), for further details on ASiT see the website: www.asit.org.

This price includes:

• 3 day course including viva practice and 1:6 small group teaching with excellent anatomy demonstrators including Royal Colleges of Surgeons examiners and consultant surgeons.
• Individual feedback on ability and advice to improve.
• Written manual to accompany the course and essential revision aid for the viva.
• FREE CD of "Instant Anatomy" by Robert Whittaker, Senior MRCS examiner.
• Breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided

Next Course: 1-3rd August 2008

For further information and booking email enquiries@anatomyforsurgeons.com