8th - 11th April 2025
University Hospital Coventry & West Midlands Surgical Training Centre, UK
This course is the first of its kind in UK Neurosurgical Training and aimed at the ST6-8 level trainees holding a National Training Number and covers various aspects of the National Neurosurgical Curriculum.
Endorsed by: Speciality Advisory Committee (SAC) in Neurosurgery & Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)
Sponsored by: The SBNS and Industry
Professor Peter Whitfield
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Plymouth
Immediate Past-President: SBNS
Course Sponsor & Senior Director
Mr Sanjeeva Jeyaretna
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Oxford & Course Director
Professor Puneet Plaha
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Oxford & Course Director
Mr Sandeep Solanki
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Coventry & Local Course Director
JCST-SAC Simulation Lead
Professor Donald MacArthur
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Nottingham
JCST-SAC Neurosurgery Chair
Broad Aspects Covered:
1. Advanced Cranial Approaches for Skullbase and Neurovascular Pathology – Cadaveric Dissection and Operative Simulation: Delivered by Mr Sanjeeva Jeyaretna with National Consultant Faculty. Duration: 2 days
2. Advanced White Matter Anatomy and Dissection including DTI-Tractography & Navigation Planning: Delivered by Professor Punnet Plaha with National Consultant Faculty. Duration: 2 days
Aims of the Simulation Camp:
a) Build upon high-fidelity simulation training from ST3 course
b) Revise and augment Cranial, Cerebral and Neurovascular Anatomy
c) Learn surgical advances approaches to cranium and related structures relevant to skullbase and neurovascular surgery, using fresh-frozen and specially prepared cadaveric heads
d) Study key white matter tracts in depth and relative to surrounding structures
e) Intricately dissect key white fibre tracts using specially prepared cadaveric brains
f) Appreciate the relevance of the white matter tracts in neuro-oncological surgery
g) Understand how to map and monitoring key fibre tracts intra-operatively
h) Learn how to utilise MRI Diffusion Tensor Imaging to perform Tractography on common Neuro-Navigation Platforms
A Letter from Prof. Peter Hutchinson and Prof. Peter Whitfield
Course Programme
UK and Ireland ST6 trainees with a verified National Training Number (NTN) only
Candidates Fees:
SBNS Members: £995
Non Members: £1200 - it’s not too late to apply for SBNS Membership!
If you are a SBNS Member or have recently applied, please send proof of membership or membership application to courses@mededcoventry.com. Your booking is not confirmed until we've received this.
Accommodation: You can book accommodation using these links.
The accommodation is not covered in the course fee.
If you wish to discuss any aspect, please contact:
Rachel Davies by email: courses@mededcoventry.com
Mr Sandeep Solanki by email: Sandeep.Solanki@uhcw.nhs.uk