The Manchester ASiT MRCS (PART B) OSCE Course Wednesday 28th - Saturday 31st March 2012 Registration Closes 9th March 2012Venue: University of Manchester & University Hospital of South Manchester Recent changes to the examination process of the Intercollegiate MRCS Part B OSCE has left many revision courses out of date and do not fully prepare the individual. In light of this, the Manchester ASiT MRCS OSCE (part b) course has been recently revised, to give our candidates the best chance of succeeding. We have now run three revised Manchester ASiT MRCS OSCE (part b) course, all of which were huge successes, with fantastic delegate feedback. The developments have included: • Course length increased from 3 to 4 days • 1 full day at the Anatomy Labs at the University of Manchester, to include interactive small group demonstrations/tutorials and individual vivas • Greater emphasis on communication skills • Surgical pathophysiology included in all speciality based talks • Course tailored to new College guidance These changes have been incorporated into our existing course structure of interactive lectures and mock vivas delivered by Senior Faculty. Delegates will benefit from a low delegate to Faculty ratio. The Manchester ASiT MRCS OSCE (part b) course is an established course, and has been running bi-annually for the past 9 years. The Registration Fee for this 4 day course has been kept to a minimum for your benefit. Please apply quickly on-line to avoid disappointment. New course organisers : Prof Mo Baguneid, Mr Adam Rees and Mr Arnab Bhowmick Once you have submitted your application form then you will be emailed in the next couple of days to confirm that your place on the course has been reserved.  Please therefore check that the email address you have submitted is correct. Payment will be required within 7 days or your place offered to the next applicant. Course Fee£385.00 – existing ASiT members£425.00 – non ASiT members (including ASiT membership, first year free subscription  worth £40.00)£430.00 – with no ASiT membership includedRegistration closes Friday 9th March 2012 Cancellation policy:•    Cancellations made up to six weeks before the course will be eligible for a full refund of any course fees paid, minus a £50 administration fee. •    Cancellations made between six and two weeks before the course will lose 50% of the course fee. •    Cancellations made 14 days or less before the course are liable for the full course fee. Once you have completed your registration please send payment (No cash payments) to: Clinical CoursesPO Box 129Lymm WA13 9XHEmail: admin@surgicalcourses.org.ukCheques should be made payable to:          “MRCS Course” Surgical Courses are Affiliated with ASiT and membership is recommended

ASiT affiliated FRCS Course Tuesday the 17th July - Sunday the 22nd July 2012 Registration will close on the 5th June 2012, also the course is really popular so an early registration and payment is advised to avoid dissapointment. The Manchester (Alpine) FRCS Part III course is an intensive 6 day course with a proven track record.  It is now in its 7th year and continues to attract a high quality and seasoned faculty with huge experience in examination courses.  Feedback from previous course delegates has been excellent with only minor changes being necessary to keep the course material up to date and incorporating relevant changes in the exam structure. The key to succeeding in this exam (apart from having a core of knowledge) is understanding and improving your viva technique.  This comes about only by practice, practice, practice!  This course is viva intensive and each delegate will face many vivas and will have listened to several of their colleagues being viva'd also.  There will also be a series of lectures to cover the common exam topics within each speciality.  You will be able to access these presentations on our members section of our education site.  Faculty will be available at breaks to take questions and provide helpful advice. Cost: £795 if payment is received before the 3rd April 2012, or £850.00 if payment is received after this date. Payment method: A cheque made payable to “Surgical Education Ltd” and to the PO Box Address: PO Box 129, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9XH. Closing date is 5th June 2012. Venue: The Chill FactorTrafford WayTrafford Quays Leisure VillageManchesterM41 7JA Accommodation: available in The Premier Inn which is a 5 minute walk to the course venue, at a discounted rate per room per night. Premier InnManchester Trafford Centre WestOld Park LaneManchesterGreater ManchesterEnglandM17 8PGTel: 08715278756 The nearby hotel offers good rates and is walking distance.  There is also ample space for free parking for those wishing to stay elsewhere Registration closing date: 5th June 2012 Cancellation policy: Cancellations made up to six weeks before the course will be eligible for a full refund of any course fees paid, minus a £50 administration fee. Cancellations made between six and two weeks before the course will lose 50% of the course fee. Cancellations made 14 days or less before the course are liable for the full course fee.   Course material, lunch & coffee/biscuits + course dinner included   Cheques should be made payable to 'Surgical Education Ltd'