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Basic Surgical Skills Course Penang

Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Course  
A THREE DAY PRACTICAL TRAINING COURSE  

The Basic Surgical Skills Course is held in Penang in Malaysia twice a year.  It is run in Penang Medical College. 
Please click here for a copy of the application form.

Aimed at:
Trainees who are starting Basic Surgical Training in all of the surgical specialties  

Course Objectives:
To train the participants in generic basic techniques applicable to all types of surgery.  

Course Content:
This is a practical, hands on course covering the following:   Instrument handling Suturing techniques Knot tying techniques Wound management Introduction to endoscopic surgery   A satisfactory completion of this course is a requirement for obtaining the CCBST (Certificate of Completion for Basic Surgical Training).  

Closing Date:
One month (exactly) before course date commencement  

Fee:
€200.00

Venue:
Penang Medical College.  

How to apply:

Please note that there are only sixteen places available on each course.  These are awarded on a first come, first served basis on receipt of completed application and fee.  Please keep the Surgical Training Office advised of any changes to your contact details, as course materials will be posted to you prior to your course.  

Assoc Prof Premnath Department of Surgery
Penang Medical College
4 Jalan Sepoy Lines
10450 Penang
Malaysia
prem@pmc.edu.my

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