Surgical Skills & Procedural Stations Course

Master Essential Surgical Techniques for Your MRCS Part B OSCE

Course Overview

This hands-on, face-to-face training program is designed to help candidates perfect their surgical and procedural skills for the MRCS Part B OSCE exam.

Led by Dr. Rashad Raza, an experienced surgeon and educator, this course follows the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCS) examination blueprint, ensuring targeted preparation for high-yield OSCE stations.

Who Should Attend?

✔ MRCS Part B candidates preparing for the OSCE
✔ Junior doctors & surgical trainees refining hands-on surgical skills
✔ Candidates needing structured practice with expert feedback

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
✅ Perform fundamental suturing and wound closure techniques
✅ Master knot tying (one-handed & two-handed techniques)
✅ Conduct skin lesion excisions (lipoma, cyst) and biopsies
✅ Demonstrate abscess incision & drainage (I&D) with proper wound care
✅ Handle diathermy, cryosurgery, and tissue safely
✅ Apply sterile techniques and infection control principles
✅ Manage intraoperative complications confidently

Course Modules

1. Wound Closure & Suturing Techniques

• Simple interrupted, vertical/horizontal mattress sutures

• Subcuticular & deep dermal suturing

• Haemostasis & wound tension management

2. Knot Tying & Instrument Handling

• One-handed & two-handed knot techniques

• Safe use of surgical instruments

• Precision in tissue handling

3. Surgical Excision & Biopsy

• Elliptical excision (lipoma, epidermal cyst)

• Punch & incisional biopsies

4. Abscess Incision & Drainage (I&D)

• Local anaesthesia administration

• Correct I&D technique with wound packing

• Post-op wound care

5. Diathermy, Cryosurgery & Sterile Techniques

• Principles of electrosurgery

• Safe tissue handling & infection prevention

6. Mock OSCE Stations with Examiner Feedback

• Realistic surgical skills stations under timed conditions

• Personalized feedback from experienced MRCS examiners

Why Choose This Course?

⭐ Hands-on Practice: Use real instruments on surgical models
⭐ Expert Faculty: Learn from surgeons & MRCS examiners
⭐ Mock OSCE Circuits: Simulate exam pressure with feedback
⭐ Small Groups: Maximize individual attention
⭐ High-Yield Materials: Checklists, procedural guides, video demos

Course Details

📍 Location: PLAB Guide Academy, 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2LH
📅 Duration: 2-day intensive training
👨‍⚕️ Mode: Face-to-face, small-group hands-on practice
📜 Certificate of Attendance Provided

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