NEW ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Adult Trauma Surgery
Starts September 14th, 2026
18 SESSIONS | LIVE & ON-DEMAND
The JBJS MRC Oxford Diploma in Adult Trauma Surgery provides a structured, evidence-based review of contemporary orthopaedic trauma practice.
The programme covers the full spectrum of adult trauma care, from polytrauma resuscitation and damage control orthopaedics through definitive fracture fixation, pelvic and acetabular trauma, peri-articular injuries, complications, non-union management and limb reconstruction principles.
Teaching is delivered by internationally recognised trauma surgeons through live online seminars, interactive case discussions and examination-focused learning.
Save over 25% by combining with the Diploma in Paediatric Trauma Surgery. Simply add both courses at the checkout and the discount will be applied.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum runs from principles and pelvic trauma through the upper and lower limbs, with a dedicated wrist session and a final module on non-union, periprosthetic fracture, infection and geriatric trauma. A detailed schedule and complete curriculum breakdown will be released in the coming weeks.
MODULE 1
PRINCIPLES & POLYTRAUMA
(4 sessions)
Damage control orthopaedics and the physiology of injury; open fractures and the orthoplastic approach; compartment syndrome, vascular injury and the mangled extremity; fracture biology, healing and the principles of fixation.
MODULE 2
PELVIS & ACETABULUM
(2 sessions)
Pelvic ring injuries from acute resuscitation through definitive percutaneous and open fixation; acetabular fractures from Letournel classification through surgical approaches, fixation and acute total hip arthroplasty in the elderly.
MODULE 3
UPPER LIMB TRAUMA
(3 sessions)
Clavicle, scapula, proximal humerus and humeral shaft; distal humerus, elbow and forearm; a dedicated session on distal radius and wrist injuries.
Carpal injuries are covered in the Hand Diploma.
MODULE 4
LOWER LIMB TRAUMA
(5 sessions)
Hip fractures (intracapsular and extracapsular); femoral shaft and ipsilateral neck-shaft fractures; distal femur and knee periarticular trauma; tibial plateau, shaft and pilon fractures; ankle and foot trauma including Lisfranc.
MODULE 5
COMPLICATIONS & SPECIAL POPULATIONS
(4 sessions)
Non-union and malunion reconstruction; periprosthetic fractures; fracture-related infection; geriatric trauma, frailty and fragility fractures (including sacral insufficiency and fragility pelvic ring injuries).
Assessment & Certification
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
WEEKLY MCQs & FINAL
SINGLE-BEST-ANSWER PAPER
Weekly formative MCQs allow delegates to track their progress and consolidate learning. The diploma concludes with a summative Single Best Answer paper assessing knowledge across the full curriculum.
FINAL WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
(THREE 1,500 WORD ESSAYS)
Delegates will submit 1,500-word essays on three topics relating to the content taught in the Adult Trauma curriculum. Topics will be assigned in January 2027, with essays due in February 2027.
DIPLOMA
& ACCREDITATION
On successful completion of this JBJS MRC Oxford Diploma, delegates receive a digital certificate of completion and may be able to claim AMA PRA Category 1™ Credit.
Adult Trauma Surgery Course Directors
The curriculum for the JBJS MRC Oxford Diploma in Trauma Surgery has been developed by practicing surgeons who are experts in the field, in collaboration with our academic partner, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Omar Sabri
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
London, UK (& Dubai)
Complex trauma and fracture management, pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, hip & knee arthroplasty (including robotic), and lower-limb sports injuries.
Simon Craxford
Consultant Trauma & Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
Nottingham, UK
Trauma and complex limb reconstruction — complex limb trauma, open fractures, limb lengthening and frame surgery, deformity correction, periarticular fractures, orthoplastics, bone infection and non-/malunion.
Who will benefit:
This comprehensive programme is ideal for:
- Senior Orthopaedic Residents
- Fellows in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Newly appointed Consultants and Associate Specialists
Course Fee: £700 VAT (UK tax) = £840
Discounts available for applicants from under-resourced regions or under special circumstances.Please contact our team for more information: trauma@mrcoxford.co.uk
Programme Structure:
Dates: September 14th 2026 to January 25th, 2027
Format: Online (Live and On Demand Access)
Sessions: 18 Weekly 1-Hour Sessions
When: Mondays at 6pm UK Time
Breaks: Sessions paused over Christmas, Easter, Summer and UK Bank Holidays
Each session will combine:
- Evidence-based lectures
- Operative techniques and tips
- Interactive case-based discussion
- Weekly self-assessment MCQs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
- Apply ATLS principles and damage control orthopaedics to the polytrauma patient.
- Classify and manage fractures across all anatomical regions using current evidence-based algorithms.
- Recognise and manage complications including non-union, fracture-related infection and periprosthetic fracture.
- Apply principles of trauma care to fragility and geriatric injury contexts.
- Prepare for success in national and international fellowship exams
Past Successes
The JBJS MRC Oxford Diploma series has become one of the largest international online orthopaedic education programmes, with more than 900 delegates from over 50 countries participating across our Diploma programmes in Hip Surgery, Orthopaedic Oncology, Knee Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery and Spine Surgery.
Our programmes are recognised for delivering high-quality, evidence-based and examination-focused orthopaedic education through live expert-led teaching, interactive case discussions and comprehensive online learning resources.
The Diploma in Adult Trauma Surgery builds upon this proven model, bringing together leading trauma surgeons from around the world to deliver a comprehensive curriculum spanning adult trauma practice.
Register Now
Join the next Adult Trauma cohort — places are limited and we encourage early registration to secure your spot on the course. We also offer a Combined Diploma in Adult & Paediatric Trauma Surgery, with over 25% off both course fees – simply add both courses at the checkout to secure your discount.
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