Botnar Research Centre

The Bristol, Oxford, and Aberdeen, Surgical Trials Units will be running a two-day surgical research training event (BOASTiC) on surgical trials for foundation, core and specialist trainees of all surgical specialities.

This course was developed by eminent trialists Prof. David Beard, University of Oxford, and Prof. Jane Blazeby, University of Bristol. The course is accredited by Royal College of Surgeons England and will be delivered by well-renowned local and international experts in surgical trials and trial methodology.

Students work collaboratively to learn how to design and conduct Randomised Controlled Trials in surgery that answer research questions of relevance to surgeons and patients. 

The course is by invitation only. To apply please contact Katie Chegwin katie.chegwin@ndorms.ox.ac.uk

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Taught by writing and methods experts from the UK EQUATOR Centre and Centre for Statistics in Medicine, 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 hands-on simulation-focused course for early stage surgical trainees targeting the core principles of fixation in shoulder, elbow, 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