This course consists of 7 modules (1 module per day) with the duration of approximately 7 hours per day. The modules start on Monday %E2%80" the 20th of July 2015 and finish on the following Monday %E2%80" the 27th of July 2015; one of these days %E2%80" Sunday, the 26th of July most probably - will be mainly for trips and fun. Each module has a theoretical part assisted by instructors of SSCR and medical doctors. The instructors will provide additional information to the presentations and will engage with the participants in discussions on the given topic.The theoretical part of the course is accompanied by a practical part consisting in demonstrations performed by the main instructor at the central desk, whose instructions are followed step by step by the participants working at their tables. The demonstrations carried out by the main instructor are filmed and presented in real time.Given the fact that surgery involves teamwork, the 24 participants are arranged in pairs at the 12 work tables. Each student will be given a surgical kit as well as an instructor which will sit among the students, supervising and helping participants in making the surgical maneuvers designed and explained by the main instructor. Each technique is repeated until all students get accustomed to it and only afterwards is the next one presented.Subjects:%E2%80%A2 Principles of asepsis and antisepsis used in the operating room; knot tying and types of sutures;%E2%80%A2 The surgical instruments and their use, focusing on the specific ones for different surgical specialties;%E2%80%A2 Plastic and reconstructive surgery skills (multiple skin flap techniques, tendon reconstruction);%E2%80%A2 Wound management in different given situation (simulating an emergency situation; thoracic/chest drain placement);%E2%80%A2 Vascular surgical skills (notions of vascular suture, arterial anastomosis and reconstruction);%E2%80%A2 Digestive surgical skills (intestinal anastomoses-multiple types and techniques);%E2%80%A2 Laparoscopic surgical skills (including performing a cholecystectomy on experimental swine liver);%E2%80%A2 Common surgical maneuvers (urethral catheterization, nasogastric catheterization, rectal and vaginal examination, oral/tracheal intubation) performed on mannequins;ProgramSunday, the 19th of JulyParticipants' arrival and accommodation18:00 - Opening ceremonyMonday, the 20th of July %E2%80" Knots & Sutures08:30 - Breakfast09:00 - 18:00 - Course & Coffee Breaks13:00 - 14:00 - Lunchfrom 19:00 - Social ProgramTuesday, the 21st of July %E2%80" Plastic Surgery08:30 - Breakfast09:00 - 18:00 - Course & Coffee Breaks13:00 - 14:00 - Lunchfrom 19:00 - Social ProgramWednesday, the 22nd of July %E2%80" Wound Management08:30 - Breakfast09:00 - 13:00 - Course & Coffee Breaks13:00 - 14:00 - Lunchfrom 14:00 - Social ProgramThursday, the 23rd of July %E2%80" Vascular Surgery08:30 - Breakfast09:00 - 18:00 - Course & Coffee Breaks13:00 - 14:00 - Lunchfrom 19:00 - Social ProgramFriday, the 24th of July %E2%80" Digestive Surgery08:30 - Breakfast09:00 - 18:00 - Course & Coffee Breaks13:00 - 14:00 - Lunchfrom 19:00 - Social ProgramSaturday, the 25th of July %E2%80" Laparoscopic Surgery08:30 - Breakfast09:00 - 18:00 - Course & Coffee Breaks13:00 - 14:00 - Lunchfrom 19:00 - Social ProgramSunday, the 26th of JulySocial program onlyMonday, the 27th of July 08:30 - Breakfast09:00 - 13:00 - Course & Coffee Breaks 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch14:00 %E2%80" 16:00 - Certificate delivery21:00 - Ending/farewell partyTuesday, the 28th of JulyDeparture of participants*the daily schedule may vary and the final form shall be announced later on.



Course leader
Ramona Vinasi ramona.vinasi@sscr.ro0040 748 807 231Alex Oradanalex.oradan@sscr.ro0040 754 474 212

Target group
Medical students who have completed at least their 1st year of study.Prerequisite (the student should have proof of ONE of the 3 following criteria in order to submit their registration form):1.The participant has completed a Basic Surgical Skills workshop, in preference the ones organized by the Romanian Students' Surgery Society (this includes The Surgery Summer Camp or The International Surgery Summer School);2.The participant has completed the General Surgery Module at his home Faculty;3.The participant has completed a month of clinical practice (during summer practice, for example) in a Surgery Department;

Course aim
This summer school will enable participants:-to study and acquire advanced surgical skills in various surgical specialties;-evaluate their workmanship and decide whether they will settle upon a surgical career;-engage in a future residency program well prepared, both in a theoretical and a practical manner. The camp also aims to create: -a relaxed but in the same time professional working atmosphere, that would allow the students to fulfill their educational goals as well as to get to know other colleagues from various medical centers- to learn to work as a team and to build friendships. All of these objectives would eventually lead to better relationships between universities and set the foundation for future national and international projects.

Fee info
EUR 310: - Preregistration - deadline : the 17th of May 2015 EUR 330: - between the 18th of May - the 17th of June 2015

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj-Napoca
Address: General Medicine, Str. Marinescu Gheorghe, nr. 23
Postal code: 400337
City: Cluj-Napoca
Country: Romania
Website: http://www.sscr.ro/en/isass-ed3
E-mail: ramona.vinasi@sscr.ro
Phone: 0040748807231