MRCS A Paper 1 (Applied Basic Sciences) Preparation Course
1st and 2nd August (Thursday and Friday) 2024
Live Online Teaching Held via Zoom
About
Basic sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, and microbiology, are the principal components that allow the development of a strong foundation in surgical training and an understanding of its clinically applied aspects, such as surgical anatomy and surgical pathology, critical care physiology and applied surgical sciences, and principles of surgery. As such, these subjects form an integral part of the MRCS Part A exam.
This intensive course will provide the attendee with an overview of basic physiological principles, consolidate the attendee's core and applied surgical knowledge in anatomy and relevant pathology, and give a focused revision of pertinent topics tested in the exam. The emphasis will be on key principles and concepts in the focused context of single best answer questions. The course will take into consideration the recent changes to the MRCS Part A exam, with more emphasis on the clinical application of basic sciences, especially anatomy.
In this course, the emphasis will primarily be on basic and surgically applied anatomy and related pathologies. This will include relevant embryology, surface anatomy and osteology in the areas of the head, face, neck, upper limb, spine, thorax, abdomen and the autonomic nervous system. Cancers pertinent to these regions will also be discussed.
Reviews
Topics covered
Upper Limb (Anatomy and Related Pathology)
- Brachial Plexus and Nerves from the Roots, Trunk and Cords
- Arm, Shoulder and Rotator Cuff
- Shoulder and Anatomical Considerations in the Approaches to the Shoulder Joint
- Scapula, Back, Axilla and Axillary Contents
- Axillary Surgery and Clearance
- Shoulder Pathologies and Approaches to the Shoulder
- Elbow Joint, Antecubital Fossa and Cubital Tunnel
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Forearm, Wrist and Flexor Retinaculum
- Carpal Tunnel – Attachments and Contents
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Palmar Arches, Pulleys and Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
- Dupuytren’s Disease, Trigger Finger and Other Pathologies in the Hand and Digits
- Extensor Compartments and Anatomical Snuff Box
- Scaphoid Fractures
- Key Upper Limb Osteology
- Types of Joints in the Upper Limb
- Fractures in the Upper Limb
- Musculocutaneous Nerve Injury
- Axillary Nerve Injury
- Median Nerve Injury
- Radial Nerve Injury
- Ulnar Nerve Injury
- Injury to Other Branches from the Brachial Plexus
- Dermatomes and Myotomes in the Upper Limb
- Anatomy of the Vertebrae and Spinal Cord
- Blood Supply to the Spinal Cord
- Anatomy of Lumbar Puncture and Epidural Anaesthesia
- Ascending and Descending Tracts of the Spine; Pain Pathways
- Back Pain, Disc Prolapse and Sciatica
- Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
- Cord Pathologies, Cord Syndromes, Cauda Equina and Conus Medullaris
- Autonomous Nervous System, Splanchnic and Hypogastric Nerves
- Tumour Metastasis to the Vertebrae and Their Management
- Scalp and Surgical Pathologies of the Scalp
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Suture Lines of the Skull and Fontanelle
- Skull Base – Cranial Fossae, Boundaries, Contents and Foramina
- Cavernous Sinus
- Pituitary Gland
- Visual Field Defects Associated with Tumours/Lesions in the Brain
- Extraocular Muscles of the Eye
- Myasthenia Gravis and Horner’s Syndrome
- Course of the Key Cranial Nerves
- Lobes of the Brain and Their Embryology
- Brain Stem Nucleus
- Parasympathetic Ganglion in the Head and Face
- Cancers of the Brain and Their Management
- Anatomy of Strokes and Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Flow of CSF and Hydrocephalus
- Head and Neck Embryology; Pharyngeal Arches
- Embryology of the Cleft Lip and Palate
- Surgical Anatomy of the Face
- Nasal Anatomy, Polyps and Paranasal Sinuses
- Parotid Gland and Duct
- Ear – Blood Supply, Nerve Supply and Pathologies
- Infratemporal Fossa – Boundaries, Relations and Contents
- Pterygopalatine Fossa – Boundaries, Relations and Contents
- Palate – Anatomy, Nerve and Vessels
- Mandible and TMJ
- Facial Nerve Palsies, Acoustic Neuroma and Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome
- Mastoid Process and Styloid Process
- Triangles of the Neck
- Fascial Layers of the Neck
- Carotid Sheath and Contents
- Anatomy of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
- Tongue, Soft Palate, Larynx and Pharynx
- Neck Lumps and Surgical Pathologies of the Neck
- Pharyngeal Pouch
- Cancers of the Tongue, Larynx, Pharynx and Their Management
- Important Ear Conditions (Cholesteatoma, Otitis Media, Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss) – Diagnosis and Management
- Submandibular Gland and Duct
- Salivary Gland Tumours and Their Management
- Thoracic Wall and Intercostal Muscles
- Anatomy of Chest Drain Insertion
- Structures at the Angle of Louis
- Mediastinum – Boundaries and Contents
- Embryology of the Heart
- Pericardium, Great Vessels and Heart
- Coronary Circulation and Coronary Sinus
- Cardiac Pathologies and Congenital Heart Defects
- Conduction System of the Heart and Pacemakers
- Lungs, Hila and Bronchopulmonary Segments
- Cancers of the Lung and Their Management
- Anatomy of the Oesophagus – Relations, Muscles, Blood Supply, Nerve Supply, Lymphatic Drainage
- Perforated Oesophagus
- Dysphagia – Causes, Investigations and Treatment
- Barrett’s Oesophagus – Pathophysiology and Surveillance
- GORD, Hiatus Hernia, Achalasia and Other Benign Upper GI Conditions
- Cancers of the Oesophagus and Their Management
- Anterior Abdominal Wall – Musculature, Blood Supply and Nerve Supply
- Abdominal Incisions and Laparoscopic Ports
- Abdominal Wall Herniae and Their Management
- Gastroschisis and Exomphalos
- Inguinal Region and Canal – Boundaries and Contents
- Spermatic Cord and Contents
- Layers of the Scrotum
- Inguinoscrotal Swellings and Their Management
- Cryptorchidism
- Testicular Tumours and Their Management
- Diaphragm – Musculature, Blood Supply, Nerve Supply
- Transpyloric Plane – Relations and Structures
- Peritoneum, Peritoneal Folds and Embryology of the GI Tract
- Omentum, Sacs and Epiploic Foramen
- Liver and Ligaments of the Liver
- Gall Bladder and Bile Duct
- Pancreas and its Relations
- Essential Principles and Concepts in Upper GI Surgery
- Spleen, Ligaments of the Spleen, Splenic Injuries and Vaccines
- Kidneys and Adrenal Glands – Structures and Relations
- Stomach – Ligaments, Relations, Blood Supply and Lymphatic Drainage
- Cancers of the Stomach and Their Management
- Small Bowel – Differences and Relations
- Caecum, Appendix, Colon – Relations, Blood Supply, Lymphatic Drainage
- Assessment and Management of Diverticular Disease
- Screening for Colorectal Cancers and Cancer Genetics (FAP and Lynch)
- Management Principles of Colon Cancers and Segmental Bowel Resections
- Management of Volvulus, Haemorrhoids, Fistula and Anal Fissures
- Management of Rectal Cancers
- Management of Anal Cancers
Quick Information
| Places are currently available | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1st and 2nd August (Thursday and Friday) 2024 |
| Venue Google Maps |
Live Online Teaching Held via Zoom |
| Course Fee | £245.00 |
| Closing Date | Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date. |
| No of Places | 20 |
| Dress code | Professional/Semi-formal |
