1. 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.

2. Login screen. Enter your username and password

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. This is a sample response

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

9. Feedback

10. Additional Resource

11. Responses of fellow candidates

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

13. BeST – Basic electronic Surgical Training, a hugely comprehensive resource

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

16. Basic Sciences

17. Basic Science Section

18. Surface Anatomy Guide

19. Anatomy Dissection Guide

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