Summer and International Schools

The Surgical Discovery Workshop is perfect for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in medicine or looking to enhance their surgical knowledge. Students will have a chance to visit the Hunterian Museum to learn about the history of surgery and how it has changed over time. They will also take part in a practical workshop where surgeons will teach basic suturing skills and surgical knot-tying. The session will give the students an opportunity to speak to surgeons and find out more about medicine and surgery as a career.

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About the workshop

Objective: To introduce students to basic surgical skills and provide an overview of careers in surgery and the wider surgical team

The students will have hands-on experience:

Learning about careers in Surgery and the wider surgical teams
Gloving and gowning up
Surgical knot tying demonstration and practice
Practicing basic suturing skills
Asking questions to a retired surgeon or medical trainee.

Group size

This workshop has a maximum capacity of 20 students. The ratio of adults to pupils depends on students’ age:

Age 14-16: 1 adult to 10 pupils
Age 16-18: 1 adult to 15 pupils

The minimum group size is 6 people, including adults.

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

45 minutes in the Museum followed by a 90 minutes workshop. There is a 15 minute buffer for arrival time, toilet break and walking to the workshop room.

Location

Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. WC2A 3PE

Please note that the Hunterian Museum is closed on Monday.

Cost and Cancellation Policy

This workshop is £500+VAT per group payable by invoice.

If you are unable to attend your session, it is your responsibility to advise us with as much notice as possible, ideally four weeks or more*, please email [email protected] to cancel your booking.

*If you notify us at least 4 weeks before the date of your visit we are happy to offer you a full refund.

Important booking information

You will need to have the following information before making your booking.

Preferred dates and time (suggest a minimum of three dates)
The number of pupils and adults in your group (maximum number of students is 20 and 2 adults)
The age range of the students
Any specific access requirements
A contact name, company name, billing address and email address

How to book

Please email [email protected] with a minimum of three optional dates and preferred time.