This is an introduction to School for Surgeons, COSECSA’s e-learning platform. School for Surgeons was jointly developed by COSECSA and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland as part of the collaboration programme between the two colleges. This collaboration is supported by Irish Aid. www.schoolforsurgeons.net

Login screen. Enter your username and password

The front page Here Courses and other resources listed in a tab format

The MCS and FCS courses are only available to candidates enrolled in those programmes

The MCS and FCS courses are made up of case studies The MCS and FCS courses are made up of case studies. Candidates in the year of their exam are required to participate in a minimum of 6 cases out of a possible 10.

The case is followed by questions The case is followed by questions. To submit your answers click on “Add a new discussion topic.”

This is a sample response

After the closing date candidates are able to see: feedback from the trainer related additional resources responses of fellow candidates

Feedback

Additional Resource

Responses of fellow candidates

There are many other resources grouped under Self-Directed Learning, Collegial resources and Other Resources.

BeST – Basic electronic Surgical Training, a hugely comprehensive resource

School for Surgeons gives you full access to RCSI’s library, including a vast number of journals

Basic Sciences

Basic Science Section

Surface Anatomy Guide

Anatomy Dissection Guide

There are many other useful resources: ACS Surgery Communications Skills Critiquing the Literature and much more We hope you find using www.schoolforsurgeons.net both useful and enjoyable. Should you have any difficulties, comments or suggestions, please contact Eric. ericoflynn@rcsi.ie