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This course is delivered in partnership with the Orthopaedic Academy and is designed for candidates taking the part 2 FRCS (Tr & Orth) examinations or equivalent. It consists entirely of mock viva and clinical stations. It will provide you with the opportunity to refine and test your knowledge, practice your exam technique, and clarify any issues with an experienced UK based faculty. Convenor: Mr Firas Arnaout, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

This course is delivered in partnership with the Orthopaedic Academy and is designed for candidates taking the part 2 FRCS (Tr & Orth) examinations or equivalent. It consists entirely of mock viva and clinical stations. It will provide you with the opportunity to refine and test your knowledge, practice your exam technique, and clarify any issues with an experienced UK based faculty. Convenor: Mr Firas Arnaout, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

The course programme has been developed over the past 15 years to ensure the whole syllabus is covered from a basic science and pathophysiology perspective. The series of lectures and interactive sessions run over two days will cover all aspects of tribology, biomechanics, pathophysiology, statistics and microbiology required for both the written and oral examination. The course includes a heavy emphasis in viva practice and the candidates can expect around 6 hours of viva practice from the experienced faculty with personalised feedback. Convenors: Mr Sebastian Dawson-Bowling, Professor Iain McNamara & Professor Ben Ollivere, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons

This course is delivered in association with Let's Talk Dr and is designed for candidates preparing for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) exam, and trainees who are in their earlier years of training and would like to gain hand and wrist surgery knowledge and viva and clinical experience. It is particularly unique as it is completely exam focused, giving you the exact buzz words and key concepts to help you in the exam. Convenor: Mr Rishi Dhir, Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon

Attend this 1 day virtual course to learn all you need to know for the paediatric orthopaedic section of the exam. This course aims to give you the knowledge you need to tackle paediatric cases with confidence. This course will have alternating sessions on core knowledge and interactive discussion, voluntary hot seat viva practice, MCQs, top tips & spotter sessions. Not able to attend the full day? This course will be recorded, and will be made available for 20 weeks so you can catch up at a more convenient time. Convenors: Mr Michail Kokkinakis & Mr Gavin Spence, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons

The programme will take an in-depth review of the World Falls Guidelines (WFG) delivered by members of the WFG working group and other topics will include the overlap between falls and fainting, the vestibular system, dizziness and an up to date overview of current local, regional and national falls prevention initiatives.