Delegates for the Roux Weekend can also book onto the Pre- Meeting skills courses. There will be the option of joining either the Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Course or the Endoscopic Skills Course. Both course will be taking place at Chesford Grange Hotel from 09:00 - 12:00 on Friday 17 March prior to the start of the Roux Weekend Meeting.
The Pre-Meeting skills courses are only open to delegates attending the Roux Weekend (so you must ensure that you have registered for the weekend meeting) and there is a maximum capacity of 20 delegates. There is a charge of £25 to attend the morning which is refundable for Roux Group Members upon attendance. We look forward to welcoming you there!
Pre-Weekend Laparoscopic Skills Course
Calling all junior trainees - aimed at medical student to CT2 level. We also welcome AHPs. This course will be held at Chesford Grange from 9am-12noon on 17th March, before the main Roux Meeting commences. It focuses on the basic skills and knowledge required for laparoscopic surgery and will include a number of skills stations and simulated procedures. There will be plenty of opportunity to network over coffee and to practise laparoscopy.
There is a limit of 12 places on this course (only delegates attending the Roux Weekend may apply) and a course fee of £25.
Pre-Weekend Endoscopic Skills Course
The Endoscopic Skills Course is aimed at trainees of all levels with the aim of developing both basic and more advanced endoscopic techniques.
You can expect a review of basic gastroscopy skills and techniques as well as the chance to try some more advanced endoscopic skills including ERCP cannulation, stone extraction and stenting. An experienced faculty will be on hand to discuss everything endoscopy from getting your basic numbers to developing more advanced interests.
There is a limit of 12 places on this course (only delegates attending the Roux Weekend may apply) and a course fee of £25.