
Overview
Based on the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, it offers trainees in vascular and endovascular surgery the opportunity to study topics relevant to the specialty and supports preparation for final professional exit exams such as FRCS and FEBVS. Your study will allow you to improve your evidence-based knowledge and enhance your clinical practice.
On completion of this Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh students will be able to:
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of their chosen surgical sub-specialty, and be able to apply this knowledge to the systematic assessment and management of surgical patients in the elective, urgent and emergency clinical setting
- recognise the leadership contribution and responsibilities of the surgeon in the multidisciplinary management of complex surgical disease
- critically reflect upon day-to-day surgical practice in the context of recent advances, and engage in critical dialogue with peers and experts in other specialties
- apply the general principles of clinical study design, ethics, and statistics to critically evaluate the scientific literature in surgical research, and make informed judgements on new and emerging issues in surgery
- exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent surgical practice
Career opportunities
This award would highlight your interest in the specialty and commitment to continuing professional development. It is designed to enable you to study for final professional surgical examinations in a structured yet flexible way.
Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the surgical specialty and application of this knowledge to the systematic assessment and management of surgical patients in the elective, urgent and emergency clinical setting.
If you wish to be involved with teaching or research you will also find this a useful qualification.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Vascular Practice
- Endovascular Practice
- Open Surgery & Infection in Vascular Practice
- Vascular Imaging; Aneurysms
- Chronic Limb Ischaemia & Complications of Diabetes
- Renal & Mesenteric Vascular Disorders
- Cerebro-vascular Disorders
- Acute Limb Ischaemia & Vascular Trauma
- Upper Limb & Non-atheromatous Lower Limb Disorders
- Venous & Lymphatic Disorders
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Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the General Medical Council in the UK or an equivalent national body, and must have acquired MRCS (or equivalent assessment milestone).
- UK applicants must be an Advanced Trainee in General or Vascular Surgery (UK ST 3/4) and be based in a supervised surgical training programme at the time of enrolling.
- Applicants from outside the UK must have completed a minimum of 2 years basic training in surgery and 2 years specialty training in Vascular Surgery before enrolling for the ChM.
- Surgeons who have a consultant or career grade post (or equivalent) in Vascular Surgery are also eligible for entry.
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6850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6850 GBP per year during 24 months.
Funding
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