University Hospital Coventry & West Midlands Surgical Training Centre, UK

Advanced Cranial Operative Approaches (2 days) and White Fibre Dissection with Digital Tractography Simulation (2 days)

Endorsed by: Speciality Advisory Committee (SAC) in Neurosurgery & Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

Sponsored by: The SBNS and Industry

Eligibility: All ST6-level Neurosurgery Trainees holding a National Training Number (NTN).

Places granted as first come-first serve with priority given to ST6 NTNs.

Applications from ST7/8/Fellows/LEDs are most welcome and if you are interested please contact courses@mededcoventry.com for further information.

Introduction Letter

Faculty:
National & International Consultant Neurosurgeons led by

Open to UK and Ireland ST6 trainees with a verified National Training Number (NTN) only

SBNS Members: £1250

Non Members: £1500
It’s not too late to apply for SBNS Membership!

17/1/26 - 1/2/26 for ST6 only
2/2/26 - 2/3/26 for ST6/ST7/8/Fellows/LEDs

Please apply for Study Leave to your Deaneries ASAP.  You will need to arrange accommodation separately. 

Rest assured we continue to strive to keep delegate fees to a minimum. Due to the cadaveric nature of the course, high-quality specially-prepared specimen costs remain high. The course is delivered at cost (not-for-profit), amounting to approximately £50,000. Your delegate fees contribute to half of this total, the SBNS generously provide an Educational Grant of £20,000 and the remainder topped up by Educational Grants from Industry. Previous delegates have commented on delegate fees being ‘an absolute bargain’ for the quality and duration of the Advanced Simulation Experience.

Please note that places are limited. Registration will close on 2ⁿᵈ March 2026.

Supported by National Faculty

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

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