2026 Programme

Disclaimer: Timings subject to change and lectures may be swapped in the case of lecturer unavailability. In the case of a lecturer being unable to give their presentation through illness we will attempt to find a suitably qualified replacement. If not, Professor Cosker will give the lecture to his best ability. Clinical Exam & Viva Course (Weekend) Viva sessions including Adult Pathology, Paediatrics, Spine, Hand Surgery, Tumours, Trauma to include all subjects covered in the FRCS Examination with top tips from experienced lecturers to maximise performance. Chance to answer individually in small groups and critique each other’s performance. Groups matched to those at a similar stage of preparation for the exam.

Saturday Examination Course

0830 Welcome and Top Tips for the FRCS : Prof Tom Cosker FRCS

0900 – 0945  How to Examine the Hip and common cases

0945 – 1030  How to Examine the Knee and common cases

1030 – 1050  Coffee

1050 – 1140  How to Examine the Hand and common cases

1140 – 1220  How to Examine the Shoulder and Elbow and common cases

1220 – 1300  How to Examine the Spine and common pitfalls

1300 – 1345  Lunch

1345 – 1430  Examination of the Foot and Ankle

1430 – 1515  Examination of the Paediatric Patient and common pitfalls

1530       Closing Remarks and Review of the Day : Prof Tom Cosker FRCS

Sunday Viva Course Viva sessions including Adult Pathology, Paediatrics, Spine, Hand Surgery, Tumours, Trauma to include all subjects covered in the FRCS Examination with top tips from experienced lecturers to maximise performance. Chance to answer individually in small groups and critique each other’s performance. Groups matched to those at a similar stage of preparation for the exam.