Applied Basic Sciences for Cardiothoracic Surgical Trainees

This popular course is a collaboration between The Colleges of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh and is held at each of the venues on alternate years. Although the course has recently undergone a substantial revision, the aim is to cover all areas of scientific for all, it is of particular relevance to more senior trainees, and especially those studying for the intercollegiate specialty examination.

Convenor

Mr Mike Lewis
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Royal Sussex County Hospital

Mr Bob Jeffrey

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen

Level

ST 4-6

Content

The Programme for this course will include:

• Cardiac electrophysiology
• Myocardial metabolism, energetics and preservation
• Pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary bypass
• Vascular biology and pharmacology
• Coagulation, thrombosis and haemorrhage
  
• Oesophageal physiology
• Tumour Biology
• Data Analysis

Format

• Lectures
  
• Interactive discussions
• Directed reading and study