Prevention and Management of Neurosurgical Complications

This 2.5-day training is aimed at early years neurosurgical trainees (ST1 – 3 Trainees) and aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to deal with neurosurgical complications.

Course Description

Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th July 2025

Neurosurgical trainees are often faced with difficult cases and scenarios which can be complex and challenging. This course aims to provide expertise and additional skills on how to deal with these complex issues.

The course, organised via a partnership between The Walton Centre NHS Trust and Edge Hill University, aims to equip neurosurgical trainees with the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and manage a range of situations relating to neurosurgical complications. The course will be delivered by neurosurgeons and psychologists via informal lectures, discussions and interactive simulation scenarios, covering the different facets of neurosurgical complications. You will also be provided opportunity to discuss your personal experience of complications with an expert faculty group.

Highlights:

•    National speakers including renowned neurosurgeon Henry Marsh 
•    Understanding Human Factors
•    The patient’s perspective
•    Medico-legal implications
•    Cranial and spinal complications
•    Building resilience using sport psychology practices
•    Understanding your personality and behaviours
•    Decision-making approaches 
•    Moulage scenarios and interactive group sessions

The course will take place at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, West Lancashire, and is heavily subsidised by sponsors. The course fee is inclusive of 2 nights’ accommodation (16th and 17th July) on Edge Hill University’s campus, and lunch and refreshments.

A limited number of places are available so book early to avoid disappointment.