To Be Submitted for CPD accreditation with The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Date: 2nd March 2026 6:00 pm UK Time
(live online and available on demand)
Course Director
Professor Tom Cosker, Founder of MRC Oxford, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Director of Surgical Anatomy, University of Oxford
Who Will Benefit:
This comprehensive programme is ideal for:
- Senior Orthopaedic Residents
- Fellows in Knee Surgery
- Newly appointed Consultants and Associate Specialists
- Knee Surgeons
Whether preparing for exams or consolidating clinical knowledge, this diploma offers an invaluable foundation in all key domains of Knee surgery.
Course Fee:
£700 VAT (UK tax) = £840
Discounts available for applicants from under-resourced regions or under special circumstances.
Contact for more details: Sue Turner at mrckneediploma@gmail.com
Programme Structure:
- Length: 1 Year
- Format: Online (Live On Demand Access)
- Sessions: ~25 Weekly 1-Hour Sessions
- When: Every Monday at 6 pm UK time
- Accreditation: To be submitted for CPD via Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Breaks: Sessions paused 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
Esteemed Faculty:
The course will be delivered by world class thought leaders who are also experts in their fields. Complete faculty, from across the UK, Europe and North America will be announced soon.
What You Will Learn:
This diploma will cover all important aspects of knee surgery including diagnostic workup of common knee conditions Traumatic lesions of the knee including fractures dislocations and acute ligament injuries.
Extensive discussions on:
- When to operate and when not to operate.
- Comprehensive rehabilitation programs around the knee
- Common conditions of the knee to include:
- osteochondral defects, osteonecrosis, ACL injury
- diagnosis treatment and repair
- managing conditions around the knee such as PCL rupture
- Children’s conditions of the knee both chronic and acute.
- Tumours around the knee
- Inflammatory conditions
- Treatment of degenerative change around the knee
- Uncompartmental knee replacement
- Patellofemoral joint replacement
- Total knee replacement
- And more..
By the end of the course, you will:
- Master essential surgical anatomy and biomechanics of the knee
- Confidently assess and manage the whole range of knee pathology
- Understand the full surgical spectrum from deformity correction to arthroplasty and arthrodesis
- Develop nuanced decision-making in trauma, degenerative, inflammatory and sports conditions
- Be equipped to deliver high-quality knee care as a consultant or senior trainee
- Prepare for success in national and international fellowship exams
Assessment
- Weekly formative MCQs
- Final written diploma assessment
- Certificate of completion (subject to passing criteria and CPD approval)
Past Successes
Our equivalent 2025 Diplomas in Hip Surgery, Orthopaedic Oncology, Foot and Ankle have seen >700 delegates attend weekly from across 6 continents. We are proud to extend the same high-quality, interactive, exam-aligned teaching to the realm of Knee.