International Medical Summer School - Doctors Academy

FUTURE EXCELLENCE: 

International Medical 

Summer School 

“Empowers students to gain advantage in highly competitive and 

specialist fields in surgery and medicine” 

Dates: 13 th August (Monday) to 17 th August (Friday), 2012 

Venue: University Place, University of Manchester 

To register, please visit: www.doctorsacademy.org 

DOCTORS 

ACADEMY 

Disseminating Medical Knowledge and Skills Globally

International Medical Summer School 

Manchester, 13 th - 17 th August 2012 

Event Overview 

Recent changes in the training structure for junior doctors coupled with a reduction in the 

duration of training have necessitated doctors to choose their ‘lifetime’ careers within 1-2 years 

of leaving medical school. To decide on a speciality at such an early stage can clearly be an 

arduous task since exposure to the competitive surgical and medical specialities during 

medical school is limited. This has resulted in junior doctors (foundation years) reaching the 

‘cross roads’ of choosing a career without a clear understanding of the merits and demerits, 

pressures and challenges, and long-term prospects and future of different specialities. 

This can be prevailed if medical students decide on a speciality whilst at university and 

channel their efforts in developing a sound understanding during hospital placements, and 

diligently construct a tailored portfolio. In addition, they will clearly hold an advantage during 

job application and, later, in interviews. Tailoring the portfolio will involve choosing appropriate 

clinical placements and electives, undertaking clinical audits and/or basic science research, 

presentations and publications, and demonstrating a clear and purposeful interest in that 

speciality. 

Consultants, Registrars and junior doctors from each speciality will give the students the 

essential knowledge and information about that speciality, offer them advice and guidance, 

and provide them with the opportunities to develop their portfolio. 

In addition to learning, students will also get the chance to interact with their peers from other 

medical schools in the UK and beyond during the various social activities and programmes 

that will be arranged for the long summer evenings! 

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Event Overview 

This week-long event is aimed at helping medical undergraduates develop a strong clinical, 

academic and research portfolio that will help them to pursue a career in a competitive surgical or 

medical speciality on completion of medical school. It will also help students obtain essential 

knowledge about their chosen speciality and develop the confidence to interact with consultants 

whilst undertaking clinical placements. Last year, the event was officially supported by Manchester 

University Medical School, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, North West Postgraduate 

Deanery, UG department of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Medical Protection Society 

and Manchester Medics Surgical Society and their support is anticipated this year as well. 

On day 1 of the course, Consultants from various specialities will provide the students with an 

overview (‘taster’) of different specialities. This will be particularly beneficial for students who wish 

to get a better understanding of the various career options and are yet to decide on a particular 

speciality. 

On days 2 and 3, in addition to essential theoretical information about individual specialities, there 

will be sessions on basic surgical and suturing skills, basic life support, advanced life support, 

advanced trauma life support, basic orthopaedic skills, laparoscopic skills, performing an ECG, 

undertaking ultrasound examination and certain medical procedures such as inserting a central 

line. 

The fourth day of the course will provide the student with pertinent information on various 

academic/research aspects such as intercalating and carrying out clinical and basic science 

research (leading to MSc/MRes/MPhil/PhD). This day will also cover aspects related to undertaking 

clinical audits, oral and poster presentations, and publications, as well as discuss the pertinent 

aspects of academic training/academic career. 

On the morning of the final day of the course, the students will be given necessary information on 

developing and nurturing a portfolio, recent advances and future of their chosen speciality, and 

tips on entering a specialist training programme. In the afternoon, there will be talks from appropriate 

leaders who will provide information on careers in Conflict Medicine, International Medicine 

and Public Health. 

Mentorship by Consultants and Specialists will be offered for interested students. 

Lively social events will be available every day after the course and will take advantage of the long 

summer evenings! 


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Aims of the School 

O Provide a clear insight & enhance understanding of the most competitive 

surgical and medical specialties 

O Endow with a taster of basic clinical and surgical skills in the specialty 

O Provide guidance on developing a strong portfolio 

O Provide opportunities to interact with consultants and registrars in an 

attempt to arrange clinical placements and undertake projects 

O Highlight areas that may be of future interest in the specialty 

O Empower the student with guidance on how to develop their chosen 

career 

• Acute Medicine 

• Anaesthesia 

• Cardiology 

• Cardiothoracic surgery 

• Critical Care 

• Dermatology 

• Emergency Medicine 

• Endocrinology 

• ENT 

Speciality Grouping 

• Gastroenterology 

• General Practice 

• General Surgery 

• Nephrology 

• Neurology 

• Neurosurgery 

• Oncology 

• Orthopaedic Surgery 

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

Specialities Covered 

• Paediatrics 

• Paediatric Surgery 

• Plastic Surgery 

• Psychiatry 

• Radiology 

• Urology 

• Vascular Surgery 

(1) Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology (PPSOBG) 

(2) Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (ACC Stem) 

(3) Plastic Surgery, ENT and Orthopaedic Surgery (POE) 

(4) General Medicine, Psychiatry and General Practice (GMPGP) 

(5) Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery (Cardio) 

(6) Neurology and Neurosurgery (Neuro) 

(7) General Surgery, Urology, Radiology and Vascular Surgery (GURV) 


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Choosing Speciality 

On day 1, you will be divided into two broad groupings – ‘Medicine’ and ‘Surgery’ and will be 

provided with a broad overview of all the individual sub-specialities. 

From day 2, you will be placed in the group that comprises your speciality (e.g., neurosurgery, 

cardiology, plastic surgery) and will be given an in-depth knowledge and information regarding 

the speciality of your choice. During the registration process, you will be asked to choose your 

broad career choice (i.e., medicine or surgery) and then you will be asked to choose from one of the 

seven programmes (speciality grouping) that comprise the different specialities. There are only 30 

places available in each speciality grouping. 


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Core Emphasis 

. Essential knowledge and in-depth insight into various clinical sub-specialities 

. Guidance on developing a strong portfolio 

. How to undertake clinical audits? 

. How to present in National and International Conferences? 

. How to publish papers? 

. Issues related to intercalating and undertaking a higher research degree 

. Insight into Academic Training Pathway and Academic Career 

Skills 

. Fundemetal Surgical Skills 

. Performing and Interpreting an ECG 

. Basic Orthopaedic Principles 

. Practical Skills in Paediatrics and Neonatology 

(including life support) 

. Essentials of Trauma Management 

. Obstetrics and Gynaecology workshop 

. Airway Management and Essential Procedures in Anaesthesia 

. Essentials of Life Support 

. Intermediate and Advanced Surgical Skills session 

. Basic principles in Ultrasound Examination and Workshop 

. Fundamental Skills in Laparoscopy 

. Insertion of Chest Drain 

. Ophthalmology Workshop 

Other highlights 

. Careers in Conflict and Military Medicine 

. Careers in International Medicine and Public Heath 

. Space Medicine 

. Mentorship from Consultants 

. Current advances and future of individual specialities 

. Training programme and tips to enter a particular speciality 


Plenary Sessions 

. Royal Air Force 

. Global Health 

. Public Health Medicine 

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Programme 

0800-0845 

0845-0915 

0915-0955 

0955-1035 

1035-1115 

1115-1140 

1140-1220 

1220-1300 

1300-1340 

1340-1430 

1430-1510 

1510-1550 

1550-1640 



The sp ration of these lectures will be provided on the day. All topics and titles are provisional; it is subject to change if the organising team 

feels that the delegates may b rom alternative topic(s) for the day. 

LECTURES (Monday 13 th August 2012) 

Registration 

Welcome and Introduction 

Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 3 

Day in the life of a Renal Physician Day in the life of a General Surgeon Day in the life of an Intensivist 

Day in the life of a General Physician Day in the life of an Orthopaedic Surgeon Day in the life of a GP 

Day in the life of a Endocrinologist Day in the life of a Neurosurgeon Day in the life of an Oncologist 

Break 

Day in the life of a Neurologist Day in the life of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Day in the life of a Radiologist 

Day in the life of a Cardiologist Day in the life of an ENT surgeon Day in the life of an A&E Specialist 

“Debate” between specialists (Morning Team) – Lecture Theatre A 

Lunch 

Day in the life of a Psychiatrist Day in the life of a Paediatric Surgeon Day in the life of an Obstetrician and 

Gynaecologist 

Day in the life of a Paediatrician Day in the life of a Plastic Surgeon Day in the life of an Anaesthetist 

“Debate” between specialists (Afternoon team) – Lecture Theatre A 

Panel discussion involving the above specialists plus Dermatologist, Elderly Care Physician, Respiratory Physician, 

Rheumatologist, Pathologist, Urologist, Vascular Surgeon and Transplant Surgeon 


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LECTURES (Tuesday 14 th August 2012) 

0900-1000 

1000-1100 

1100-1130 

1130-1230 

1230-1330 

1330-1420 

1420-1520 

1520-1620 

1620onwards 



Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 

Principles of pre-operative 

assessment and types of 

Anaesthesia (LA, regional GA, 

spinal, epidural) 

Intra- and post-operative 

management and overview of 

managing pain 

Common medical 

conditions/Emergencies in A&E 

– diagnosis and management 

Common neurological disorders 

and management 

Management of brain & CNS 

tumours 

Neurology: A career in the 

speciality + recent advances 

and future 

Overview of General Practice: 

Current state and the future 

History and Examination of 

major systems: Abdomen, CVS 

and RS 

Co�ee break 

Monitoring of cardiac function 

including ECGs 

Fundamentals of Cardiac 

Surgery 

Lunch 

An Overview of Dermatology 

and a Career in the Speciality 

Fundamentals of thoracic 

surgery 


General Surgical Conditions 

and Emergencies 

ENT Pathology and 

Emergencies 

An Overview of Clinical 

Oncology (medical and 

surgical) 

Essentials of Upper 

GI/Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic 

Surgery 

Management of common 

urological conditions and 

Emergencies 

Overview of Vascular Surgery 

and Emergencies 

Networking - meet the sponsors, organizations and faculty 

Fundamentals of obstetrics 

and obstetric Emergencies 

Neurology/neurosurgical 

history taking and clinical 

examination 

Essential paediatric 

conditions and Emergencies 

(medical) 

Management of Orthopaedic 

Emergencies 

Essential paediatric surgical 

Emergencies and a career in 

paediatric surgery 

Common psychiatric conditions 

and mental state 

examination 

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LECTURES (Wednesday 15 th August 2012) 

0900-1000 

1000-1100 

1100-1130 

1130-1230 

1230-1330 

1330-1420 

1420-1520 

1520-1620 

1620onwards 

IHD and CCF 



Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 

Cardiology: A career in the 


and future 

Cardiothoracic Surgery: A 

career in the speciality + recent 

advances and future 

Neurosurgery: A career in the 


and future 

Cancer Management: Current 

Advances and the future 

Ophthalmology: Conditions, 

Emergencies and a Career 

Overview of di�erent Imaging 

Modalities (USS, X-ray, CT, MRI) 

Shock and inotropes 

Co�ee break 

Identifying gradually 

deteriorating patient in the 

ward (SIRS, Shock, Sepsis) and 

steps to follow 

Overview of managing patients 

in High Dependency/ 

Intensive/Critical Care setting 

Lunch 

Transplant Surgery and a 

career in the speciality 

Laparoscopic Surgery: Recent 

advances and the future 


Overview of Plastic Surgery 

and Burns 

Assessment of head 

Injury/spinal injury, GCS and 

management (including 

sub-dural and extra-dural) 

Plastic Surgery: A career in the 


and future 

Respiratory Medicine: 

Conditions, Emergencies and 

a Career 

ENT Surgery: A career in the 


and future 

Orthopaedic Surgery: A career 

in the speciality + recent 

advances and future 

Networking - meet the sponsors, organizations and faculty 

Neonatology and perinatal 

medicine 

Fertility medicine and IVF 

Geriatric Medicine: Conditions, 

Emergencies and a 

Career 

Overview of allied career 

options – e.g., anatomy, 

pathology, microbiology and 

forensic medicine 

Gynaecological disorders and 

malignancies 

Gastroenterology: 

Conditions, Emergencies and 

a Career 

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WORKSHOPS (Tuesday 14 th August 2012) 

0900-1000 

1000-1100 

1100-1130 

1130-1230 

1230-1330 

1330-1420 

1420-1520 

1520-1620 

Fundemental Surgical Skills 







Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 3 Workshop 4 

Fundemental Surgical Skills Performing and Interpreting an Basic Orthopaedic Principles Practical Skills in Paediatrics 

ECG 

and Neonatology (including 

life support) 

Performing and Interpreting an 

ECG 

Co�ee break 

Essentials of Trauma 

Management 


Management 

Lunch 

Essentials of Life Support 



Basic Orthopaedic Principles 

Basic Orthopaedic Principles 

Airway Management and 

Essential Procedures in 

Anaesthesia 



Anaesthesia 



Anaesthesia 

Practical Skills in Paediatrics 


life support) 

Practical Skills in Paediatrics 


life support) 

Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

workshop 


workshop 


workshop 

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WORKSHOPS (Wednesday 15 th August 2012) 

0900-1000 

1000-1100 

1100-1130 

1130-1230 

1230-1330 

1330-1420 

1420-1520 

1520-1620 



Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 3 Workshop 4 

Intermediate and Advanced Essentials of Life Support Basic principles in Ultrasound Fundamental Skills in 

Surgical Skills session 

Examination and Workshop Laparoscopy 

Intermediate and Advanced 











Co�ee break 


Management 


Management 

Lunch 

Ophthalmology Workshop 

Ophthalmology Workshop 


Basic principles in Ultrasound 

Examination and Workshop 

Basic principles in Ultrasound 

Examination and Workshop 



Anaesthesia 



Anaesthesia 



Anaesthesia 

Fundamental Skills in 

Laparoscopy 

Fundamental Skills in 

Laparoscopy 

Insertion of Chest Drain 



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LECTURES (Thursday 16 th August 2012) 

0830-0930 

0940-1020 

1020-1100 

1100-1130 

1130-1155 

1155-1230 

1230-1315 

1315-1410 

1415-1500 

1500-1540 

1545-1645 

World Anatomy Challenge: Pre-quarter and quarter �nals 

Setting up a Research Study and the Process of Getting Ethical Approval 

Practical Aspects of Data Analysis and How to Present the Work in 

an International/National Forum (oral/posters) 

“How did I go about it” - Presentation from Winner of Grand Prize, 

International Academic and Research Conference 2011 

The Art of Publishing: How to Convert a Study into a Publication – The Journey! 

(includes audits, case reports, research and literature reviews) 

Panel Discussion on Practical Aspects of Intercalating, the Academic Route 

and obtaining Higher Research Degrees 

Lunch 

Bio-Ethical Symposium of Current Medical Issues 

Placements and Electives in the UK: Guidance for Overseas Students 

World Anatomy Challenge: Semi �nals, Finals and Prize Giving 


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LECTURES (Friday 17 th August 2012) 

0900-0945 

0945-1030 

1030-1100 

1100-1145 

1145-1230 

1230-1330 

1330-1415 

1415-1500 

1500-1545 

1545-1630 

UK Stream International Stream 

Developing a Career in Medicine 

Developing a Career in Surgery 

Co�ee break 

Developing a Career in 

Anaesthesia/Critical Care/Emergency 

Medicine 

Career Structure of Other Selected 

Specialities (e.g., paediatrics, OBG, 

radiology) 

Global Health 

Sports Medicine 

Lunch 

Army/Wilderness/Space medicine 

Certi�cates, �nal notes 

Close of summer school! 


Curriculum for resource independent 

medical practice – Major Trauma 


medical practice – Burns (domestic, 

terrorism and wars) 


medical practice – Infection control, 

Infectious diseases and Sepsis 


medical practice – Communication, 

Ethics, Con�dentiality and Consent 

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Mr George McLauchlan, FRCS, FRCS (Orth) 

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 

Royal Preston Hospital 

Mr Robin Pillay 

MBChB, MMed Neuro, FCS (SA) (Neuro) FRCS 

Consultant Spine & Neurosurgeon 

Walton Centre for Neurology & Neurosurgery 

Dr Peter Nightingale, MRCS, MB BS, LRCP 

Consultant Anaesthetist 

University Hospital of South Manchester 

Mr Ian Pearce, BMedSci, BMBS, FRCS (Urol) 

Consultant Urological Surgeon 

Central Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 

Mr Conrad Yuen, MB ChB, MRCOphth, FRCSEd 

Consultant Opthalmologist 

Spire Regency Hospital, Maccles�eld 

Mr Jeyaram Srinivasan, FRCSEd, FRCS (Plast) 

Regional Advisor – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbrugh 

Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 


Dr Bethan Haider, BSc(Hons), MBChB, MRCPsych 

Speciality Registar in Psychiatry 

North West Postgraduate Deanery 

Dr Madhavi Paladugu, MBBS, MRCP 

Consultant Paediatrician 


Miss Sarah Almond, MB ChB, MRCS (Eng), MD 

Speciality Registrar in Paediatric Surgery 

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital 

Dr Mohammad Iqbal Sarwar, 

BSc.MedSci(Hons), MBChB(Aberdeen), MRCPCH(UK) 

Consultant Neonatologist 

Newborn Intensive Care Unit, St Mary's Hospital 

Professor Brian Lieberman, FRCOG 

Emeritus Professor 

Medical Director, Manchester Fertility Service 

Consultant Gynaecologist - St Mary's Hospital Manchester 

Dr Phil Riley, MBChB, MRCPCH 

Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist 


Dr Biju Thomas MBBS, MRCP, FRCR 

Consultant Gastrointestinal and Interventional Radiologist 

University Hospital of North Sta�ordshire 

Dr Raj Parikh, MBBS, MRCP 

Consultant Physician 

North Manchester General Hospital 

Mr Sridhar Rathinam, FRCSEd, FRCS (CTh) 

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon 

Leicester Royal In�rmary 

Mr Rip Gangahar 

Consultant in Emergency Medicine 

Royal Oldham Hospital 

Dr Jonathan Scho�eld, MBBS, MRCP 

Consultant Endocrinologist 



Dr Michael Maresh , MD, FRCOG 

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 

Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manchester 

Mr Antonino Morabito 

MD, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Eng), FIC 

Consultant Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgeon 

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital 

Dr Gomathi Magarbanthu, MBBS, MRCP 

Consultant Paediatrician 


Mr Khalil Abdo, MRCGP, MRCOG 

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals 

Dr David Stewart, BSc, MB ChB, MRCP, FRCPCH 

Consultant Paediatric Intensivist 


Dr Catherine Holland, BMedSci, BM BS, PhD. Camb, MRCOG 

Honorary Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon and Oncologist 

Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester 

Miss Sarah Wood, MBBS, MRCS 

Speciality Registrar in Paediatric Surgery 


Dr Jenny Myers, PhD MRCOG 

Clinician Scientist/Lecturer 

Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre 

St Mary's Hospital 

Mr Duncan Taylor, MRCS 

Speciality Registrar in Plastic Surgery 


Mr Kevin Green, MD, FRCSEd (ORL HNS) 

Consultant Otolaryngologist 

Manchester Royal In�rmary 

Mr Michalis Zenios 

MBChB (Hons), MRCS (Eng), MSc, FRCS (T&O) 

Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon 

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital 

Mr Selvasekar Chelliah, MBBS, MD, FRCS (Ed, Glas), FRCS Ed (Gen. Surg) 

Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon 

Christie Hospital, Manchester 

Mr Paul Gibbs, MB BCh FRCS 

Consultant Hepatobiliary Surgeon 

Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge 


FACULTY - 2011 

SUMMER SCHOOL 

Dr Mowafak Abdelghani, MB BCh, MSc, FRCA 


Dr Paul Ferris, FRCA 

Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, 

Salford Royal Foundation Trust 

Dr Chris Till, FRCA 


University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay 

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Mr Puneet Chadha, MBBS 

Speciality Trainee in Medicine 

Fair�eld General Hospital 

Dr. Munir Chaudhury, MRCP 

Speciality Registrar in Cardiology 

North West Deanery 

Dr Haytham Hamdan, MBBS, MRCP 

Associate Specialist in Cardiology 

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust 

Dr. Gwillym Morris, MRCP 

Speciality Registrar in Cardiology 


Mr Haroon Mumtaz, BA, MB ChB FRCS (Orth) 

Senior Registrar in Orthopaedic Surgery 

Wrightington Hospital 

Mr Andrew Camilleri, FRCS(Ed) FRCS(Orl) 

Consultant ENT Surgeon 


Mr Amer Hussain, MRCS 

Research Registrar in Burn Surgery 



Mr Rajive Jose, MBBS, MS (Gen Surg), DNB (Surg), MCh (Plast Surg), 

FRCSEd, FRCS (Plast Surg) 

Consultant (Locum) in Burns and Plastic Surgery 

University Hospital of Birmingham 

Mr Rajiv Vohra, PhD, FRCSEd FRCSEng 

Consultant Vascular Surgeon 

University Hospital of Birmingham 

Mr Paul Turner, FRCS 

Consultant General Surgeon 


Prof. Mackway-Jones, MA, FRCP, FRCSEd, FCEM 

Consultant Emergency Physician 

Central Manchester Foundation Trust 

Dr Cathy Armstrong, FRCA 

SpR in Anaesthesia & Clinical Fellow in Undergraduate Medical Education 


Dr Swati Karmarkar, MBBS, MD, DA, FRCA 



Mr Joe Thekkudan, MBBS, FRCS 

Senior Lecturer in Surgical Specialities – Doctors Academy 

Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery 

Newcross Hospital, Wolverhampton 

Mr Kelvin Lau, MRCS, DPhil 

Speciality Registrar in Cardiothoracic surgery 

St Barts Hospital, London 

Mr Jonathan Ferguson, MBBS, FRCS 

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon 

The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough 


SUMMER SCHOOL 

Dr Roshelle Ramkisson , MB ChB, MRCPsych 

Specialty Registrar in Psychiatry 

North Western Deanery 

Dr Anna Britten, MRCP 

Consultant Oncologist 

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust 

Dr Susanne Kumar, MB BCh (Hons), MRCP (UK) 

Lecturer in Medicine – Doctors Academy 

Speciality Trainee in General Medicine 

Hearlands Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom 

Mr James Walkden, MBBS, MRCS 

Specialty Registrar in Neurosurgery 


Mr Arup Ray, MBBS, FRCS 

Consultant Neurosurgeon 


Ms Jennifer Sinker, MRCS 

Speciality Registar - General Surgery 


Dr Louise Olson, MBChB 

Foundation Trainee 


Dr Sarah Chadwick, MBBS, MRCS 

Clinical Research Fellow in Burns 

University of Manchester 


Professor Angus McGrouther, MD, MSc, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Glas) 

Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Research 

University of Manchester and University Hospitals of South Manchester 

NHS Trust 

Dr Rachel Pearson 

BSc, MB ChB (EO – French) 

Foundation Trainee in Psychiatry 


Professor Ludwig Neyses MD 

Professor of Medicine/Cardiology 

University of Manchester/Manchester Royal In�rmary 

Dr Neel Halder, MB ChB, MRCPsych, MSc, CBT Dip 

Honorary Senior Lecturer, Manchester University 

Consultant (Locum) Psychiatrist, Manchester Royal In�rmary 

Dr Simon Campbell 

MBChB (Hons), MRCP (UK), MD (Edin) 

Consultant Gastroenterologist 

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Dr Ananya Choudhury, PhD, MRCP 

Consultant Clinical Oncologist 

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust 

Professor Alan Jackson, PhD, FRCR, FRCP, FBIR 

Professor of Radiology 

Wolfson Molecular Imaging Centre 

The University of Manchester 

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Dr Alan R Crossman, PhD, DSc 

Professor of Anatomy 

Faculty of Life Sciences 

The University of Manchester 

Miss Claire Hall, MBChB MRCSEd 

Speciality Registar - General Surgery 


Miss Tania De Silva, MBChB, MRCS 

Speciality Trainee - General Surgery 

Chester�eld Royal Hospital 



Mr Goldie Khera, BSc, MBChB, MRCS, FRCS (Gen Surg) 

President of the Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) 

NUGITS Bariatric Fellow – Tyneside NHS Trust 

Dr Joanne Reeve, MBChB MPH MRCGP DFPH DipABRSM PhD 

Senior Research Fellow, 

Department of Health Services Research, 

University of Liverpool 

Dr Kristine Elisa Kofman, MD 

National Representative for Netherlands – Doctors Academy 

University Medical Centre Utrecht, Netherlands 

Dr. Venkat Sridharan, MBBS, MRCP 

Consultant Physician 


Professor Simon Mardell OBE, MSc, FRCS 

Senior Lecturer in Global Health; Core Member of HCRI 

(Humanitarian and Con�ict Response Institute) 

University of Manchester; Consultant in Emergency Medicine, 


Mr Tim Graham, MBChB, FRCS Ed, FRCS(Hons)Glas, 

FRCS(Adendum) Eng, FETCS, MIP Em 

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Surgery, University of Birmingham 

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, University Hospital of Birmingham 

Professor Robert Woodwards 

MD FRCS (Ed and Eng) FDSRCS (Eng) 

RCSEd Professor of Surgical Simulation 

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon 

North Manchester General Hospital 

Squadron Leader Dr Mathew Koshy 

MBBS, MRCS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DAvMed, MRAeS RAF 

Royal Air Force, Marham, Norfolk, United Kingdom 

Ms. Helen Staley, BSc, MBBS 

Clinical Research Fellow 

Wansbeck General Hospital 

Mr Victor Ameh, MBBS, MA, FRCSEd, FCEM 

Consultant in Emergency Medicine 

Tameside Foundation Hospital NHS Trust 

Dr Shahul LA Khan, MBBS, MRCP 

Speciality Trainee in Respiratory medicine 


Dr Angharad Care, MBBS, MRCOG 

Speciality Trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology 

Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals 

Mr Ravi Goyal, MRCS (Ed), FRCS (Orth) 

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 

Royal Blackburn Hospital 


SUMMER SCHOOL 

Dr Zara Townley, MBChB BSc FRCA 

Speciality Trainee in Anaesthesia 

Royal Preston hospital 

Miss Parneet Gill, MBChB, MRCS 

Core Trainee in Plastic Surgery 

Department of Plastic Surgery 

Royal Marsden Hospital 

Dr Mamas Mamas, MA, DPhil, BMBCh, MRCP 

Specialist Registrar in Cardiology 

Manchester Heart Centre 

Dr Paul Taylor, MB, ChB, FRCP, FRCR 

Senior Lecturer in Radiology and Consultant Radiologist 

Manchester Royal In�rmary/University of Manchester 

Professor Hamed El-Sa'id, BSc, MA, PhD 

Chair, Professor of International Business and Political Economy 

Manchester Metropolitan University 

Dr Laura Derbyshire, MB ChB 

Academic Foundation Trainee in Urology 

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust 

Dr Kutaeba Ibrahim, MB ChB 

Speciality Trainee in Medicine 

Royal Oldham hospital 


Dr Anna-Maria Shiarli, MB ChB 

Core Medical Trainee 


Dr Muhammad Ali Abdool MB ChB, MRCP UK 

Clinical Fellow in Cardiology 

Aintree Hospital, Liverpool 

Dr Jennifer Cunningham, MBChB 

Speciality Trainee in Anaesthetics (ACCS) 

Tameside General Hospital 

Dr Lisa Brent, BSc, MBBS 

Speciality Trainee in Neonatology 

St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London 

Mr David McCormack, BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCS 

Speciality Registrar - Cardiothoracic Surgery 

SCTS Student Opportunities Advisor 

Trainee Representative - RSM Cardiothoracic Section and Core Surgical 

Training Group - Cardiothoracic SAC 

Professor Paul Baker, MA, MB ChB, MRCP, MRCGP 

Foundation School Director – Northwest Deanery 

Consultant Geriatrician – Royal Bolton Hospital 

Mr Stuart Enoch, MBBS, MRCSEd, PGCert (Med Sci), MRCS (Eng), PhD 

Chairman – Executive Committee of Doctors Academy 

Specialty Registrar in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, North West Deanery 

Dr Richard Taylor, BA (Hons), MB ChB (Hons) 

Director of Undergraduate Medical Education – Doctors Academy 

Speciality Trainee – ACCS, North West Deanery 

Mr Gregory Hall, FRCS 

Consultant Neurosurgeon with special interest in Neurooncology 


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ORGANISING COMMITTEE 2012 

Executive Committee 

Mr Costas Fantis 

President of Committee 


Ms Mayura Damanhuri 

Vice-President of Committee 


Dr Richard Taylor 

Director of UG Medical Education - Doctors Academy 

Core Trainee in ACCS 


Mr Stuart Enoch 

Chairman - Executive Committee of Doctors Academy 

Specialist Registrar - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 

University Hospital of South Manchester, United Kingdom 


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Mr Joe Thekkudan 

Senior Lecturer in Surgical Specialities - Doctors Academy 

Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery 

Newcross Hospital, Wolverhampton 

Ms Charlotte Li 

Director of Practical and Surgical Skills Workshops 

Lead for Faculty Recruitment 


Mr Leslie Cheng 

Coordinator – Practical and Surgical Skills Workshops 

Deputy Lead – Faculty Recruitment 


Ms Jemma Boyle 

Editor of Course Manual 


Mr Gursevak Singh 

Speciality Lead – Medicine, GP, Psychiatry 



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Ms Umna Naveed 

Deputy Lead – Practical and Surgical Skills Workshops 


Ms Natalie Roberts 

Lead for Accommodation and Hospitality 

University College London 

Mr Ryan Barclay 

Co-Lead for Promotions and Marketing 


Mr Neil Lawrance 

Co-Lead for Promotions and Sponsorship 

University of Sheffield 

Mr Kian Nian Lew 

Co-Lead for Promotions and Sponsorship 

University of Bristol 


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REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES & ADVISORS 

Dr Balachandran Santhosh, 

MBBS, MRCPCH (UK),FCARCSI 


University Hospitals of Coventry 

Advisor: Anaesthesia and Critical Care 

Ms Claudia Börs 

Charité University of Berlin, Germany 

National Representative (Germany) 

Scouter for Berlin 

Miss Kristine Elisa Kofman 

University Medical Centre Utrecht, Netherlands 

National Representative for Netherlands 

Squadron Leader Mathew George Koshy, 

MBBS, MRCS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DAvMed, 

MRAeS RAF 

Royal Air Force, Marham, Norfolk, United Kingdom 

Advisor: Defence and Conflict Medicine 

Ms Nina Saeed 

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 

National Representative for Ireland 


Mr Rajive Mathew Jose 

MBBS, MS (Gen Surg), MCh (Plast Surg), 

DNB (Plast Surg), FRCSEd, FRCS (Plast Surg) 

Consultant (Locum) in Burns, Plastic and 

Reconstructive Surgery 

University Hospital of Birmingham, United Kingdom 

Dr Ram Sundar Kasthuri 

MBBS, MRCS (Edin), FRCR (UK) 

Consultant Interventional Radiologist 

Glasgow Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom 

Advisor: Radiology 

Ms Rowena Dench 

BSc (Hons), MB ChB, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Orth) 

Consultant Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon, 

University Hospital of Manchester 

Advisor: Surgical Specialities 

Mr Sridhar Rathinam 

FRCSEd, FRCS (CTh) 

Consultant Thoracic Surgeon 

University Hospitals of Leicester 

Lead and Advisor: Cardiothoracic Surgery 

Ms Suzanne Martha Murphy 

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland 

Representative for Allied Medical Disciplines 

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Monday 13 th August 2012 

Meeting Place: University Place, University of Manchester 

Time: 19:30 h 

Subsidised cost: £7.50 



On Monday night, we will head down Wilmslow Road to a restaurant in 

Manchester’s famous “Curry Mile”. No surprise it will be an Indian Restaurant 

and the choice will be either Chicken, Lamb or Vegetarian curry 

dishes served with either rice or naan bread (all food served here will be 

Halal). We will meet at University Place at 7:15pm and take a 15 minute 

walk together to the restaurant. The cost for this event will be £7.50 and 

we can take our own drinks. 

After the meal, you have the choice of either – 

Going to a Shisha bar in “Curry Mile” or taking a 10 minute walk to the 

Vodka Revolution bar (located in Fallowfield - one of Manchester’s best 

student areas). 

Thursday 16 th August 2012 

Meeting Place: Missoula 

Time: 20:30 hrs 

Cost: Paid by organisers 

For the last social event we’ve hired out a floor in the club Missoula. We’ll 

have our own DJ and the floor lead onto its own terrace overlooking the 

canal. This event will be starting from 8:30pm and ending around 1-2 am. 

This event is paid for by the summer school organisers. The club is 

situated in Deansgate Locks and you will have to again make your own 

way there (map will be provided). 

SOCIAL PROGRAMME 

Tuesday 14 th August 2012 

Meeting Place: Grosvenor Accommodation 

Time: 18:30 h 

Subsidised cost: £5.00 

Tuesday night we will be going to the Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre 

for Bowling and Laser Quest. We will leave University Place at 6:30pm and 

take a hired bus to the Entertainment Centre. Two games will be on offer: 

you can either play one game of bowling and one game of Laser Quest or 

two games of bowling. A coach will leave the entertainment centre at 

11:00pm and take us back to the accommodation. 

The games of bowling/Laser Quest will start from 8:00pm until 10:00pm, 

giving you the chance to get some food if you wish or just have a look 

around. There are a few restaurants in the centre - some of which use Halal 

meat (make sure to ask before you order though). 

This complex also offers pool tables, arcades and a cinema if you would 

prefer something different but these activities are not included in the 

deals we have made. 

The cost for this event (the games + bus journeys) is £5. 

Wednesday 15 th August 2012 

Meeting Place 1: Grosvenor Casino 

Time: 19:45 h 

Subsidised cost £5.00 

Meeting Place 2: Baa Bar in Deansgate Locks 

Time: 23:00 h 

Cost: Paid by organisers 

This night we will be heading to the Grosvenor Casino on George Street. 

The night will start from 7:45pm onwards but please feel free to come 

later if you wish. 

This venue has generously offered £5 free gambling chips, a free drink, 

complementary hotdogs and free tuition for games such as Blackjack, 

Poker and Roulette. This is great for just a £5 entry. The casino itself offers 

low-risk slot machines or more high stakes games such as roulette, poker, 

blackjack, etc, so don’t worry about it being able to cater for your 

preferences. 

You will be making your own way to the Casino (map will be provided). 

When most people have finished with the Casino, anyone who still wants 

to stay out should come to Baa Bar (in Deansgate Locks). There will be a 

good number of us going there and it will be a fun way to end the night 

in a new, trendy bar in one of Manchester’s best party districts. 


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“Was a BRILLIANT event, met 

so many nice people and learnt 

loads of new stuff.” 

- Ms Aarushi Gangahar 

Year 4 Medical Student 


“Everything was organized 

excellently. Gave me lots of food 

for thought regarding the various 

career options.” 

- Mr Marcus Taylor 


University of Keele 

“Overall I really enjoyed my time 

and benefited a lot..” 

- Ms Shaikah Asheer 


Royal College of Surgeons 

Ireland 


“The organization was excellent 

considering the planning was 

all made by students like me... 

the practical sessions were 

excellent! .” 

- Mr Leonardo Maria Fasano 


Victor Babeş 

University of Medicine 

and Pharmacy, Romania 

“Informative lectures. Had a wonderful time 

socially as well. Generally had a great time. 

Very glad that I attended..” 

“I found it very helpful because it made 

me aware of things I could do to improve 

the chance of getting into my chosen 

specialty. Overall the lectures were 

excellent, especially the CV one. Thanks 

to the organizers for such a great event. 

Will highly recommend it.” 

- Mr Sean Rayappu 


King's College London 

“It was very well organized. For me 

it was very beneficial. I am seriously 

thinking to reflect the idea of the 

course to my faculty and I will try to 

do my best to do a similar thing in 

my country.” 

- Mr Mohamed Khalid Ahmed 


University of Khartoum, Sudan 

- Ms Silvaine Marie Dalli 


University of Malta 



FEEDBACK 

“Very relevant, a good start to get 

thinking about careers. Helpful and 

very informative.” 

- Ms Riya Verma 


University of Leicester 

“From all aspects the 

experience was excellent, 

especially the practical 

workshops.” 

- Mr John Bondin 



“Excellent organization and a great 

opportunity... the skills and practical 

workshops day was definitely the... 

Overall though, great job!.” 

- Ms Stephanie Azzopardi 



“It was a great experience. 

It will certainly help me to 

achieve my future career.” 

- Ms Stefania Abdilla 



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“Very organised & taught well. 

Info on publications and audit was 

particularly useful and explained 

well” 

- Sumaiyah Hayat 


University Of Liverpool 

“Overall I felt that the course 

was very well organised. All the 

speakers were friendly and 

approachable..” 

- Nadia Hussain 


University Of Leicester 

“I think that the lectures were 

organized very well and 

helped me decide on my 

career path. Thank you!.” 

- Ms Rebecca Galea 





“Very informative and opened me up to a 

whole array of new sub-specialities that I 

wasn’t sure of before which I can now 

explore over the rest of my medical schools 

career. Thanks.” 

“Actually far more breadth 

needed! Really good idea, very 

useful and relevant to me although 

I havn’t started medicine yet. Very 

easy to follow lectures, although 

some lecturers were far more 

engaging than others. Staff 

friendly..” 

- Olivia Allwood-Mollon 


University Of Leeds 

“Great course overall. Very innovative and 

unique concept. Covered lots of aspects not 

generally taught in the medical curriculum. 

Hands on workshops, surgical stations and 

research day were particularly fantastic. 

It was a very useful week. Thank you” 

- Stuart Irvine 

University of Dundee 

- Hammaad Khalil 

Year 1 Surgery Student 

University Of Liverpool 

“A very good insight 

on how to develop 

and excel in your chosen 

career” 

- Mr Mohammad Sohaib Sarwar 


University of Bristol 

“The speakers and demonstrators 

were fantastic. Good student: 

demonstrator ratio in the surgical 

skills lab.” 


- Natalie Roberts 

UCL 

FEEDBACK 

“Very well organised, great quality 

of speakers and I would love to help 

with organising the next course..” 

“I think the workshops were 

fantastic and the days about the 

specialties were excellent too. 

Everyone was very friendly and 

I now have a better understanding 

of what I wish to do in my future” 

- Ms Yasmine Karachiwala 


University of Dundee 

- Hussein Taki 


Universities of Bristol 

“Organization very good... 

Teaching and presentations 

excellent. Socials good and 

cheap tickets, faculty superb! 

Overall this was an excellent 

course, extremely informative, 

great fun and a great way to talk 

to teaching professionals. 

Thank you! .” 

- Ms Helen Cartwright 


University of Birmingham 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

Main Sponsor 

www.rcsed.ac.uk 



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Manchester, 23rd - 27th August 2010 


FUTURE EXCELLENCE: 

Dates: 13 th August (Monday) to 17 th August (Friday), 2012 

Venue: University Place, University of Manchester 

www.doctorsacademy.org

International Medical Summer School - Doctors Academy

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