Submitted for CPD accreditation with The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Date: The Diploma Course (online only) will commence on January 12 2026, 6pm UK time
Online (Live and On Demand Access)
Who will benefit:
This comprehensive programme is ideal for:
- Senior Orthopaedic Residents
- Fellows in Spine Surgery
- 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.Contact for more details: Sue Turner at mrcspinediploma@gmail.com
Programme Structure:
Length: 1 Year
Format: Online (Live On Demand Access)
Sessions: ~25 Weekly 1-Hour Sessions
When: Mondays at 6pm UK time
Accreditation: Submitted for CPD via Royal College of Surgeons of England
Breaks: Multiple session breaks between modules
Sessions may include:
- 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 will be announced soon.
Programme Modules:
- Module 1: Fundamentals & Basic Sciences
- Module 2: Module 2: Trauma
- Module 3: Oncology & Infection
- Module 4: Degenerative conditions of the cervical spine
- Module 5: Degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine
- Module 6: Adult & Pediatric Deformity
Course Directors
PROFESSOR SHERIEF ELSAYED
Co-founder of MRC Oxford, Consultant Spinal Surgeon & Professor, MB BCh FRCS (Tr & Orth) Dip Paed (RCPI) CCT (UK)
PROFESSOR TOM COSKER
Co-founder of MRC Oxford, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Director of Surgical Anatomy, MB BCh MSc (Tr Surg) FRCS (Tr & Orth) FAS, University of Oxford
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
- Master essential surgical anatomy and biomechanics
- Confidently assess and manage spine pathology
- Understand the full surgical spectrum
- Develop nuanced decision-making in trauma, cervical and lumbar degenerative disorders, spine oncology, infections and deformities
- Be equipped to deliver high-quality spine 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 and Orthopaedic Oncology have seen >500 delegates attend weekly from across 6 continents. We are proud to extend the same high-quality, interactive, exam-aligned teaching to the realm of Spine Surgery.
Apply Now
Please submit your application along with the following information:
- Current job title and training grade
- Referee’s contact email for verification of level