For all students studying for a PGCert, PGDip or MCh in all specialist surgical pathways:
Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical understanding of the principles of physiological regenerative processes and how these principles are able to inform your clinical practice. It aims to facilitate you, within your specialist surgical field of practice, to critically examine the evidence base for how modern surgical techniques take advantage of natural healing processes and enhance them. Further it aims to enable you to critically explore and identify emerging technologies including electrical devices and surgical equipment and analytically examine their application in modern healthcare within your field of specialist surgical practice. It provides the introduction and base of regenerative medicine upon which further modules in all pathways will build.
At the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of the basic science of normal and enhanced healing cellular processes; genetics; scientific basis of the latest advances in cell culturing techniques and application of emerging technologies within your specialist surgical pathway.
You will be taught alongside all students from each of the specialist surgical pathways.
For all students studying for a PGDip or MCh in all specialist surgical pathways:
Research Approaches and Methods
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of various research approaches and methods to enable you to develop a plan or proposal for a dissertation.
By the end of this module you will be able to evaluate relevant research approaches and identify an area of clinical practice that requires investigation. You will be able to present a rationale for a proposed study, apply a thorough understanding of research methods and communicate a clear research question.
You will be taught alongside students from all specialist surgical pathways and students from the IMS studying for an MSc in Cardiology. You will be taught by a variety of methods that include group and individual tutorials and you will work closely with your research supervisors.
For all students studying for a MCh in all specialist surgical pathways:
Dissertation / Project
The aim of this module is to enable you to plan and manage a piece of work which demonstrates a critical understanding of the processes undertaken in order to produce a dissertation/project of professional relevance with appropriate academic rigour. The dissertation/project may be an empirical research study, a quality improvement project, a critical evaluation of practice/literature review or a systematic review.
At the end of this module you will be able to clearly convey the process you have undertaken and the result of the research question. You will be able to critically evaluate appropriate literature; select an appropriate study design and research methods whilst adhering to ethical principles. You will also be able to analyse and interpret the data and apply this to theoretical and professional practice issues. You will be able to reflect on the research process in terms of your personal and professional journey through this module.
You will receive individual and group supervision and expert advice where necessary. This may be in the use of statistical methods or an aspect of study design for example. Supervision will be undertaken by a Research Supervisor.
For all students studying for a PGCert, PGDip or MCh in Surgery (Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine):
Note – students studying for a PGCert are only required to successfully complete two of the following modules in addition to the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module.
Applied and Advanced Regenerative Medicine:
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the challenges of tissue engineering and how diverse technologies can assist biological regeneration within the field of orthopaedic surgery for the benefit of patients and health populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the challenges in applying regenerative medicine in the practice of orthopaedic surgery; scientific basis of biological and synthetic matrices, tissue engineering, 3D culture and application of robotics and computing.
Biomechanics
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications within this module. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the core principles of orthopaedic surgical management to restore failed biomechanics for the benefit of your patients and health populations.
By the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the physiology of biomechanics and implant biomechanics/tribology; gait analysis; navigated surgery and patient specific instrumentation.
Arthroscopic Surgery
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications within this module. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the core principles in diagnosis and intervention of orthopaedic conditions using minimally invasive techniques for the benefit of your patients and health populations.
By the end of this module students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the physiology of cartilage lesions and their repair; use of graft materials – synthetic, autograft and allograft; principles of ligament reconstruction and patient specific instrumentation in minimally invasive techniques
Limb Reconstruction
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications within this module. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the core principles of the restoration of biomechanics in a biologically sympathetic way for the benefit of your patients and health populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the physiology of fracture fixation and osteotomy; non-union of bone; bone infection and arthroplasty.
For all students studying for a PGCert, PGDip and MCh in Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology):
Note: Students studying for a PGCert are only required to take two of the modules below in addition to the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module.
Principles and Practice of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in depth understanding of paediatric otorhinolaryngology conditions and procedures. It aims to enable you to critically apply the principles of regenerative medicine and how these inform current surgery and emerging technologies within the field of paediatric otorhinolaryngology. It aims to enable you to challenge current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance your skills base. Further it aims to encourage you to critically consider the potential complexities and outcomes on individual patients and populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of paediatric otorhinolaryngology sub-specialities; specialist paediatric otorhinolaryngology procedures, development of regenerative medicine and emerging technologies and their impact.
Principles and Practice of Ear Pathology (Otology and Neuro Otology)
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in-depth understanding of ear pathology, otology and neuro-otology conditions and procedures. It aims to enable you to critically apply the principles of regenerative medicine and emerging technologies and how these inform current surgery and emerging technologies within otology and neuro-otology. It aims to enable you to challenge current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance your skills base. Further it aims to encourage you to critically consider the potential complexities and outcomes on individual patients and populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to critically discuss and challenge the scientific evidence base of specialist neuro-otology conditions and procedures; impact on clinical outcomes; novel developments using regenerative medicine and emerging technologies and potential impact.
Principles and Practice of Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in depth understanding of rhinology and facial plastic conditions and procedures. It aims to enable you to critically apply the principles of regenerative medicine and how these inform current surgery and emerging technologies within the field of rhinology. It aims to enable you to challenge current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance your skills base. Further it aims to encourage you to critically consider the potential complexities and outcomes on individual patients and populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to critically discuss and challenge the scientific evidence base of specialist rhinology conditions and procedures; novel developments using regenerative medicine and emerging technologies and their impact on current and future procedures.
Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Surgery and Voice Management
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in depth understanding of head and neck surgery and voice management procedures. It aims to enable you to critically apply the principles of regenerative medicine and how these inform current surgery and emerging technologies within the field of head and neck surgery and voice management. It aims to enable you to challenge current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance your skills base. Further it aims to encourage you to critically consider the potential complexities and outcomes on individual patients and populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the scientific basis of the pathophysiology of head and neck conditions and voice management; specialist management procedures; novel developments using regenerative medicine and emerging technologies and their potential impact.
For all students studying for a PGCert, PGDip or MCh in Surgery (Urology)
Note students studying for a PGCert are only required to take two of the modules below in addition to the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module.
Applied Basic Science in Urology
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications within this module. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the basic science as applied to urology and how pharmacotherapy can treat urological conditions. Further it aims to facilitate your critical understanding of how these agents work with an in depth exploration of the role of biomaterials for the benefit of your patients and health populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the cell cycle and its role in apoptosis and cancer; receptors and their manipulation; bio-materials to include collagen, silicon and tapes and scientific base for botulinum toxins and their uses.
Applied and Advanced Emerging Technologies in Urology
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications within this module. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the principles of emerging technology that is relevant to the speciality of urology and to apply this knowledge in everyday clinical practice.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the types of lasers and their uses; optics and telescopes; laparoscopy and principles of robotics.
Endourology and Regenerative Medicine
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications within this module. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the principles of endourology which forms a significant aspect within the field of urology and to apply this knowledge in everyday clinical practice for the benefits of their patients and populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the types of surgical instrumentation; ureterorenoscopy/laser fragmentation of stone; percutaneious kidney surgery for stones and prospects of regenerative medicine.
Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery
The aim of this module is to enable you to build upon the principles of the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module in order that you can critically explore the practical applications within this module. It aims to facilitate you to gain a critical understanding of the practical skills that will allow you to perform steps of laparoscopic surgery under simulation.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the use of a laparoscopic stack system and scientific evidence for patient specific instrumentation; safe port insertion; laparoscopic skills and principles of laparoscopic suturing.
For all students studying for a MCh / PGDip / PGCert in Surgery (Ophthalmology):
Note students studying for a PGCert are only required to take two of the modules below in addition to the Regenerative Medicine and Emerging Technologies module.
Micro-invasive Cataract Surgery
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in depth understanding of the practical skills that will allow you to perform surgical techniques of micro-invasive cataract surgery under simulation. It aims to enable you to critically examine emerging technologies within the field of micro-invasive cataract surgery. It aims to enable you to challenge current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance your skills base. Further, it aims to encourage you to critically consider the potential complexities and outcomes on individual patients and populations.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate an analytical, critical and systematic understanding of the pathophysiology of cataract, the evidence base for the treatment by different surgical methods and the use of novel and emerging technologies in micro-invasive cataract surgery.
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in depth understanding of the practical skills that will allow you to analyse the relative benefits of MIGS as an emerging technology. It further aims to enable you to critically analyse the different procedures available, their relative benefits and nuances of implantation techniques as well as clinical efficacy and patient benefit. It aims to enable you to critically apply the principles of regenerative medicine and how these inform current surgery and emerging technologies within the field of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. It aims to enable you to challenge the current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance your skills base.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate an analytical, critical and systematic understanding of the pathophysiology of glaucoma and its treatment by different medical and surgical methods including trabeculectomy and the scientific evidence base of novel developments that use regenerative medicine as an emerging technology.
Advances in Treatment of Medical Retina Conditions
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in depth understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of retino-vascular disorders that will allow you to analyse the relative benefits of innovative therapeutic options and emerging technologies available for treatment. It further aims to introduce you to regenerative medicine pertaining to retinal conditions and to enable you to critically analyse the pharmacology and therapeutics of anti-VEGF and intraocular steroid preparations. It aims to enable you to challenge the current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance their skills base.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate an analytical, critical and systematic understanding of the evidence base for the pathophysiology of retino-vascular conditions (diabetic retinopathy DR, retinal vein occlusion RVO, wet macular degeneration wARMD, ocular ischaemia) and uveitis. You will be able to challenge the scientific evidence base for the practice or regenerative medicine as applied to retinal conditions.
Lasers in Ophthalmology
The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a critical and in depth understanding of the underlying physical principles behind lasers and the use of lasers in clinical practice. Further it aims to enable you to critically analyse the beneficial and harmful effects of lasers and their interactions with biological tissues. It aims to enable you to challenge the current evidence and to seek new knowledge and innovations to inform and enhance your skills base.
By the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate an analytical, critical and systematic understanding of the physical principles underlying lasers, laser tissue interactions, evidence base for their use and the principles of laser safety in clinical practice.