Surgical Skills & Procedural Stations Course

Master essential surgical techniques for your MRCS Part B OSCE.

Course Overview

This face-to-face, hands-on course develops the surgical and procedural skills required for the MRCS Part B OSCE.

Led by Dr Rashad Raza, the course follows the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) blueprint and focuses on high-yield OSCE stations.

Who Should Attend?

• MRCS Part B candidates preparing for surgical skills stations
• Junior doctors & surgical trainees consolidating core operative skills
• Candidates wanting structured practice with expert feedback

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Perform core suturing and wound-closure techniques
• Master one-handed and two-handed knot tying
• Carry out skin excisions and biopsies safely
• Perform abscess incision & drainage (I&D) with correct aftercare
• Use diathermy and instruments safely with good tissue respect
• Apply aseptic technique and infection-control principles
• Recognise and manage intraoperative complications

Course Modules

1. Wound Closure & Suturing

• Simple interrupted, vertical & horizontal mattress sutures
• Subcuticular & deep dermal suturing
• Haemostasis and tension management

2. Knot Tying & Instrument Handling

• One-handed and two-handed knot techniques
• Safe, efficient use of common surgical instruments
• Tissue handling with precision and care

3. Surgical Excision & Biopsy

• Elliptical excision of lipoma/cysts
• Punch and incisional biopsies

4. Abscess Incision & Drainage (I&D)

• Local anaesthetic techniques
• Correct I&D technique with wound packing
• Post-procedure wound care and follow-up

5. Diathermy, Cryosurgery & Aseptic Technique

• Basics of electrosurgery and tissue safety
• Aseptic technique and infection prevention

6. Mock OSCE Stations

• Timed surgical skills stations
• Structured, personalised feedback from MRCS-focused trainers

Course Details

📍 Location: PLAB Guide Academy, 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2LH

📅 Duration: 2-day intensive programme

👨‍⚕️ Mode: Face-to-face, small-group practical training

📜 Certificate of Attendance provided