Upcoming training and events

24 - 25 Nov 2025

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Explores the basic anatomy and harvesting techniques for the most commonly used local, regional and free flaps used in Head and Neck surgery.

24 - 25 Nov 2025

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The London Free Flap Course is based at the Griffin Institute at Northwick Park Hospital. It is run by the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery in conjunction with surgeons around the London area. This event explores the basic anatomy and harvesting techniques for the most commonly used local, regional and free flaps used in Head and Neck surgery.

Sat 6 Dec 2025

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one day course is aimed at surgical trainees and consultants who are new to robotic surgery.

26 - 28 Jan 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This three day course is aimed at trainees and consultants with an interest in surgical management of craniofacial trauma

26 - 28 Jan 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 3 day course is aimed at surgical trainees and consultants with an interest in management of craniofacial trauma.

Fri 30 Jan 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one day course is aimed at senior trainees/ new consultants who have some basic robotic surgery experience.

31 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Aimed at senior trainees and consultants with prior experience in robotic surgery, this is an intensive 2 day course operating on human cadaveric specimens

31 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Observation of Advanced robotic gynae surgery (cadaveric) course

10 - 13 Feb 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Aimed at surgical trainees who has an interest in robotic surgery. The generic skills covered in this course will be useful for many specialties. Formative feedback will be offered throughout, with a series of summative assessments at the end of the course. £150 discount for ALSGBI members.

18 - 19 Feb 2026

2 days, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A one and a half day intensive course at The Griffin Institute focusing on robotic right hemicolectomy and intracorporeal anastomosis. Surgeons will advance their skills through expert-led hands-on training.

18 - 19 Feb 2026

2 days, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Opportunity to watch and learn surgical techniques

23 - 25 Feb 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Three-day course aimed at surgical trainees (CT2 – ST4) with an interest in microsurgery skills.

15 - 16 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Aimed at ST7/ST8, Post CCT Fellows New Consultant Intensive hands-on course for experienced colorectal surgeons. Focus on TME and Splenic Flexure using robotic technology. 2 candidates per robot.

11 - 15 May 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Aimed at ST 4 and above, this course will provide a comprehensive grounding in microsurgical techniques.

16 - 17 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This course is designed for surgeons to enhance their skills in upper gastrointestinal robotic surgery. It offers lectures and hands-on training in robotic techniques, with experienced faculty offering tips and guidance for surgical techniques.

26 - 27 Aug 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

A one and a half day intensive course at The Griffin Institute focusing on robotic right hemicolectomy and intracorporeal anastomosis. Surgeons will advance their skills through expert-led hands-on training.

26 - 27 Aug 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Opportunity to watch and learn surgical techniques

7 - 8 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Aimed at ST7/ST8, Post CCT Fellows New Consultant Intensive hands-on course for experienced colorectal surgeons. Focus on TME and Splenic Flexure using robotic technology. 2 candidates per robot.