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This one-day interactive course aims to build understanding and provide hands-on experience of High Speed Drills. The candidates will learn the basic skills and techniques for high-speed drilling.

Due to run in July 2027

Booking is expected to open in February 2027

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Testimonials

  • Very interactive and pitched at perfect level. A lot of time to practice and to build confidence. The course has met all the learning objectives and was above my expectations.

    Past student - Neurosurgery High-Speed Drill Course, 2023/24

  • Huge amount of material covered clearly. Practical session was fantastic.

    Past student - Neurosurgery High-Speed Drill Course

  • Opportunity to use multiple different drill types under instruction and with helpful comments or tips for improvement. Excellent talks from all speakers.

    Past student - Neurosurgery High-Speed Drill Course

Neurosurgery High Speed Drill Course Course overview

Developing drilling skills is an essential operative skill in Neurosurgery (curriculum requirement).

This is one of several neurology professional development courses offered at City St George's Tooting campus.

For more information, please see The full programme (2023)

Who is it for?

This course is particularly suitable for: junior neurosurgery trainees (ST1-4) or equivalent level fellows, junior doctors and physicians associate graduates with interest in neurosurgery.

Timetable

The course will held face-to-face on a date to be confirmed.

Benefits

The candidates will learn the basic skills and techniques for high-speed drilling, which is an essential operative skill in Neurosurgery (curriculum requirement).

What will I learn?

The course will cover:

  • identifications, set-up and disassemble High Speed Drills
  • differentiation between attachment and cutting accessories and their respective applications
  • short presentations preceding the hands-on training will support the practical work
  • demonstrations of ICP and EVDs insertion.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Assessment and certificates

Certification

Delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance.

How to apply

This is a popular course and due to the practical element, numbers are limited to a maximum number of 16 candidates.

To apply, please follow these steps:

  1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet any prerequisites or eligibility criteria mentioned.
  2. Register: Click on the registration or booking link on the course page.
  3. Payment: Proceed to the payment section to pay the course fee. Ensure you have your payment details ready.
  4. Confirmation: After registering and making payment, you should receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this, please check your spam/junk folder. Keep the email for your records.
  5. Prepare for the Course: Review any pre-course materials or requirements provided in the confirmation email.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, consider contacting the course provider directly through the contact information available on the website.

Eligibility

Participants should have suitable medical knowledge to successfully complete this course. It is intended for junior neurosurgery trainees (ST1-4) or equivalent level fellows, and junior doctors with interest in neurosurgery.

English requirements

Candidates must meet City St George’s requirements for English language proficiency.

Tutor

  • Portrait photo of Fay Greenway

    Fay Greenway

    Course Lead

    Fay Greenway is a consultant neurosurgeon specialising in brain and spine neurotrauma, as well as degenerative spine conditions and malignancy of the spine. Her subspecialty interests include cranial and spinal trauma, and cranial reconstruction techniques, spinal tumours, and degenerative spinal conditions (utilising both instrumented and non-instrumented techniques).

    Within the Department of Neurosurgery she is Lead for Neurotrauma, working with colleagues across the Trust, reviewing and formulating new clinical pathways to optimise patient care. She is part of St George’s dedicated Traumatic Brain Injury team, a multidisciplinary team covering all aspects of the care of the head injured patient. She is Clinical Governance Lead for Neurosurgery. She is an educational supervisor for junior doctors and neurosurgical trainees, and is actively involved in both under- and post-graduate training affiliated with St George’s University London (across all healthcare professions).

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