Plastic Surgery in Uganda

There is an interesting article by Jonathan Cubitt in this months RCS Bulletin on plastic surgery in Uganda. He spent time with Andrew Hodges working for a charity called Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU).

The website is very comprehensive with case stories outlining the work they perform. Andrew Hodges published a review article on the experiences of working in Uganda a couple of years ago.

CoRSU has been added to the charities list. . . .

Cubitt J. An out-of-programme experience: plastic surgery in Uganda. Ann R Coll Surg Engl (Suppl) 2011;93:180-181.

Hodges S, Wilson J, Hodges A. Plastic and reconstructive surgery in Uganda - 10 years experience. 2009; 19(1):12-18

BSSH Instructional Courses in Hand Surgery

The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) has released the dates for Series 5 of the instructional courses in hand surgery over the next couple of years. They are held at the Manchester Conference Centre. Full details are available on their website.

10th - 11th June 2011: Nerve injury and compression, pain, anaesthesia

3rd - 4th February 2012: Tendon injury, paralysis, rehabilitation

8th - 9th June 2012: Fractures, joint injuries, arthritis

1st - 2nd February 2013: Congenital, neoplasia, ganglia

14th - 15th June 2013: Wrist, occupational and medicolegal aspects

Advanced Training Posts In Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

JCST and the Training Interface Group in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology is recruiting up to 7 fellows for 12 months training. As always the Severn Deanery is managing the recruitment via their website.

Closing date for applications is 16th May 2011. The interview date will be 6th June 2011. 

Candidate support line on 01454 252610.