Surgical Skills and Science
Overview
Module Convener: Professor Bijendra Patel
Syllabus: SUM701R Surgical Skills Syllabus [PDF]
The Queen Mary’s Surgical Skills & Science Summer School is designed for students who aim to follow a career in surgery, or allied healthcare professionals who need to acquire basic surgical techniques. Combining traditional teaching with hands-on practice and simulation, the course aims to deliver comprehensive training on basic surgical skills, as well as introduce fundamental research methodology. Experienced and approachable instructors will allow participants to learn and practise in a safe and friendly environment. The on-site laparoscopic surgery training facilities will provide a unique immersive experience into simulation-based learning, ranging from 3D trainer boxes to the use of virtual reality. To ensure a genuine hands-on experience, animal tissue will be used to enhance the participants’ experience and consolidate their learning.
Course content is subject to change
Course aims
To deliver comprehensive training on basic surgical skills, as well as introduce fundamental research methodology.
Teaching and learning
By studying this course, you will learn to:
Academic content
- Understand and explain the discipline and principles guiding surgery
- Understand and demonstrate basic surgical techniques
- Understand and demonstrate laparoscopic surgical techniques
- Understand and explain non-surgical aspects of surgical procedures
Disciplinary skills
- Demonstrate surgical skills in suturing including knot tying
- Demonstrate how to set up laparoscopic equipment
- Understand and explain the uses of various surgical instruments
- Critical analysis of surgical literature
Attributes
- Understand and explain the discipline of surgery for doctors who would like to embark on a surgical career
- Understanding and interpretation of surgical research
- Appreciation and understanding of personal development in surgical techniques
- Appreciation and understanding of personal development in non-surgical aspects
- Hone communication skills
- Psychological preparation for surgery
Fees
Additional costs
All reading material will be provided online, so it is not necessary to purchase any books.
For course and housing fees visit our finance webpage
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge of surgery or surgical skills is required but biology or anatomy is required.
We welcome Summer School students from around the world. We accept a range of qualifications
How to apply
Have a question? Get in touch - one of the team will be happy to help!
Applications close 25 May 2026