Botnar Research Centre

Early-career researcher?

Planning a journal article?

We're here to help!

Taught by writing and methods experts from the UK EQUATOR Centre, this course covers all you need to know to plan for publication and write up your health-related research study.

This course is designed for early-career researchers and students. If you would like to discuss whether this course will meet your needs, you are welcome to contact us at equator@csm.ox.ac.uk

A practical viva course for trainees approaching the MRCS Part B examination, dedicated to high-volume, high fidelity practice on simulatable skills for the technical skills section of the OSCE. The Oxford Simulation and Technology-enhanced Learning Hub - OxSTEALTH - has a multi-specialty skills lab dedicated to surgical training and innovation, where candidates can undertake realistic viva practice in an approachable setting to prepare for their examination.

A practical hands-on course for surgical trainees focusing on the core principles of fixation in hand and wrist trauma. Delivered through interactive workshops and case-based discussions at The OxSTEALTH Skills Lab, a multi-specialty technical skills hub dedicated to surgical training and innovation, participants will develop confidence in implant selection, fracture fixation and safe surgical technique.

This course provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for the evaluation of healthcare interventions. It will include talks and practicals to give examples and guidance on the methodology of trials using a problem-based learning approach. 

Before booking, please contact rct.course@csm.ox.ac.uk for the application form. Applications will be reviewed by the course instructors before a place is offered. 

Course leader: Jonathan Cook

Course Link: https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study/courses/randomised-controlled-trial-course