Date: The Diploma Course (online only) will commence on April 7 2026, 6pm UK time Online (Live and On Demand Access)
APPLY NOWWho 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: Tuesdays at 6pm UK time
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: 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
Reuben Soh
Associate Professor
Senior Consultant, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
Singapore General Hospital
AO Spine Chairperson (East Asia)
Honorary Secretary – Singapore Spine Society
Associate Professor Reuben Soh is the Director of Spine surgery at Singapore General Hospital. An award-winning educator, he enjoys teaching at various levels from undergraduates to residents. He has interests in adult and paediatric deformities of the spine, complex reconstruction utilising minimally invasive spine surgery.
He is the regional Faculty of AO spine and serves as the East Asia Council Chairman. Online, he is a faculty of the European Spine Diploma Ecc-elearning platform as well as the society of minimally invasive spine surgery (SMISS-AP). He believes in continually inspiring his peers and juniors to excel in clinical outcome and in clinical teaching.
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
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.
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Please submit your application along with the following information:
- Current job title and training grade
- Referee’s contact email for verification of level