Masters of Surgery – 17-19th November 2016

The Surgical Skills Module of the University of Sydney Masters of Surgery course was attended by 17 candidates. The cohort comprised future surgeons of varying experience – from medical students to surgical registrars. Over three days, the candidates were presented a number of lectures closely reflecting the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons nine core competencies. Candidates spent time undertaking supervised laboratory learning and practising essential basic surgical skills ranging from knot tying, skin lesion excision, suturing, use of energy devices, hand-sewn bowel anastomoses and laparoscopic skills. The course culminated in a practical assessment of these skills. Candidates were also required to complete a number of supplementary online modules and will also develop their own online video following the course which will be submitted for assessment.

Faculty

• Dr Anubhav Mittal (Director, Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre)
• Prof. Tom Hugh (Chair of Surgery, Northern Clinical School)
• Dr Yasser Salama (Consultant Colorectal Surgeon)
• Dr Shahrir Kabir (Consultant Colorectal Surgeon)
• Dr Chris Nahm (Surgical Fellow)

Acknowledgements

• Assoc. Prof. Margaret Schnitzler (Associate Professor of Surgery)
• Dr. Andrew Pearson (RNSH HPB Surgical Fellow)
• Dr. Kai Brown (Surgical Registrar)