Urology Teaching and Training

TEACHING AND IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Iqbal Shergill

Mr Shergill understands the fundamental importance of teaching and experiential lifelong learning and as such, has conceived, organised and successfully run several national and international practical skill courses for junior trainees, as well as career advice courses for medical students and junior doctors, at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.

In addition, Mr Shergill has excellent experience of regular formal teaching of junior (foundation) doctors in all hospitals throughout his SpR training, and this comprised of case-scenario based discussions (CBD), interactive teaching using Clinical Evaluation Exercises (mini-CEX) as well as tuition of practical skills using Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS).

As a Consultant in Wrexham, he is continuing his dedication to teaching by becoming a Trainer for Higher Urology trainees in the Mersey Deanery, as well as Trainer to Foundation doctors from Wales deanery.
More recently, Mr Shergill has become Course Director of a new intensive rapid revision course for the Urology Consultants of tomorrow, who are preparing for and undertaking the final FRCS(Urol) Examination.

FORMAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Mr Shergill has attended several formal teaching courses based on the fundamentals of teaching and education theory, to complement his natural interest in medical and surgical education/teaching.

Managing Trainees in Difficulty (Link)
Developing Your Clinical Teaching (Link)
Supervision Skills for Clinical Teachers (Link)
The EuSim Course: Simulator Instructor Course (Link)
Training and Assessment in Practice (Link)
Medical Management and Leadership Course (Link)
Training the Trainers Course (Link)
Endourology Training Course (Link)

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE COURSES ORGANISED, DIRECTED AND TAUGHT BY MR SHERGILL

National and International Teaching & Training Courses
Mr Shergill currently runs several successful National and International courses, which he has conceived, organised and directed, in conjunction with his colleagues and Essential Updates Associates.

RAPID REVISION COURSE FOR THE FRCS (UROL) EXAMINATION

This is a new, national and international, intensive, 3-day residential course to provide candidates with the necessary knowledge and technique, to allow them to pass the FRCS (Urol) Viva examination.

This course includes:
    Viva Format similar to Actual Exam
    Intensive 1:1 viva practice with 48 Vivas guaranteed
    Each viva individually scored
    Personal feedback to each candidate
    Detailed Scenario Based Presentations on Key Pass/Fail Topics
    Video recording of each Candidates performance with Personal Feedback
    Fully boarded 4* Hotel accommodation in Birmingham, UK
    Full Buffet breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings
    2 Course Lunch on both days
    3 Course Evening Meal on Friday and Saturday (Course dinner) evening
    Complimentary copy of new "Viva Practice for the FRCS(Urol) Examination" textbook written by the faculty

Testimonials / Candidate Feedback from previous courses:
    "Excellent course. Highly recommend it"
    "Excellent course - Ideal for preparation"
    "Extremely useful. Thoroughly recommend it."
    "Well organised with knowledgeable faculty and real exam-like conditions "
    "Personal feedback was extremely useful and helped me change my style of answering."
    "Provided ideal preparation for actual exam - similar to stressful exam conditions."
    "Good and extensive viva practice"
    "Exam orientated questioning"
    "Simulates Day of exam"
    "No bullshit approach - To the point"
    "Will attend the course again before the viva"
    "Very good examiners"
    "Supportive faculty"
    "Feedback very good"
    "Faculty advises you of your weaknesses - get good feedback"

Viva Practice for The FRCS (Urol) Examination 2012 Course Flyer and Programme Download (PDF)
Viva Practice for The FRCS (Urol) Examination 2012 Course Application Download
Date: Friday 27th April 2012, Saturday 28th April 2012 and Sunday 29th April 2012
Click here for Rapid Revision FRCS Urol Course Photos

THE UROEMERGE™ SIM COURSE

This is an intensive 1-day practical skills simulation course aimed at all junior doctors who will be dealing with urological emergencies.

The course is relevant for all Foundation Doctors (FY1 and FY1), as well as Surgical Trainees (ST1, ST2 and ST3) in Urology, General Surgery, General Practice, Medicine and in Emergency Medicine. Importantly, it is based on Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) and uses Case Based Discussion (CBDs) relevant to current training of junior doctors.

In this course candidates will learn and personally practice:
    Urethral catheterisation on Male and Female Simulation Models
    Supra-pubic catheter (SPC) Insertion: Add-a-Cath SPC and new Mediplus Seldinger SPC
    CT-KUB and IVU interpretation for acute renal (ureteric) colic
    Emergency scrotal exploration on animal model

Candidate Feedback from previous courses:
    "Excellent preparation for urology. Now confident in dealing with all urological emergencies."
    "Wish I had a course like this when I was FY1/FY2!"
    "Very good course with excellent hands on exposure"
    "Good friendly approach by faculty"
    "Suprapubic insertion and scrotal exploration particularly useful"
    "Would feel more confident doing a supervised SPC"
    "More confident in assessing uroemergencies."
    "Useful tricks of the trade for catheterising / bladder washouts / tackling paraphimosis"
    "Better understanding of SPC & torsion"
    "Good at increasing basic emergency/non-emergency management"
    "Now understand indications for admission & how to liaise with urologist after initial diagnosis & management"

UroEmerge Sim Course Flyer and Course Programme Download (PDF)
UroEmerge Sim Course Application Download (PDF)
Date: Saturday 1st October 2011
Click here for UroEmerge Course Photos

ON CALL SURGICAL AND UROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES COURSE
Surgical Emergencies

This national course, for all junior surgical and urological trainees, aims to review all "on-call" surgical and urological emergencies, providing a structured approach to their effective management.

This course includes:
    Intensive 1-day course aimed at all junior doctors (FY1, FY2 and CT trainees)
    Based on interactive Case Based Discussions (CBDs)
    Moulage / Role play of all common scenarios with personal feedback
    Emphasis on Communication skills (written and verbal) with on call seniors
    Faculty of Consultants and SpRs in General Surgery and Urology

Candidate Feedback from previous course:
    "Excellent preparation for urology. Now confident in dealing with all urological emergencies."
    "Wish I had a course like this when I was FY1/FY2!"
    "Very good course with excellent hands on exposure"
    "Good friendly approach by faculty"

On Call Surgical and Urological Emergencies Course Flyer: Download (PDF)
Call Surgical and Urological Emergencies Application Form: Download (PDF)

Date: Saturday 19th May 2012

IS A SURGICAL CAREER FOR ME?
This national course aims to give medical students and junior doctors a broad introduction to the field of surgery and approaches to a surgical career.

It is well known that current medical students and junior doctors have even less time to expose themselves to surgical specialties than ever before and therefore will benefit from surgeons of different specialties talking about their branches under one roof.

This course includes:
The course highlights the attributes and benefits of being a surgeon, discusses career pathways (including research and publications), as well as providing an insight into the work-life balance of a surgeon. Expert talks on Women in surgery, part-time training and lifelong learning and teaching as a surgeon, are presented, and finally, a projection of the future of surgery, and surgical training is debated.

"Is a surgical career for me?" course has run successfully for 2 years at the Royal Society of Medicine, with excellent feedback from previous candidates.

"Is a Surgical Career For Me?" 2012 Course Flyer: Download
"Is a Surgical Career For Me?" 2012 Course Application Form: View
Date: Thursday 22nd March 2012

THE MEDICAL THERAPY IN UROLOGY COURSE

The future of urology is changing from one based around surgery, to an outpatient system, concentrating mainly on medical management. Recently, there has been a huge expansion in delivery of urological care, 80% of which can be managed medically.

Hence, this new intensive 1-day taught course, aimed at junior trainees, has been introduced to provide an update on the medical management of urological disease.

This course includes:
Interactive Case Based Discussions of clinical scenarios commonly seen in current urological practice, and will be particularly useful for trainees preparing to sit for the FRCS(Urol) final examination. In addition, members of the multidisciplinary urology team, including nurse practitioners, continence advisors, and uroradiologists will gain useful information and tips on medical management in urology. Furthermore, clinicians in medical specialties and general practitioners will also be able to refresh their knowledge to guide initial medical management of most urological conditions.

Candidate Feedback from previous courses:
    "Excellent review course"
    "Good overall review"
    "Course was good and instructive from medical management"
    "Comprehensive, evidence based medical management"
    "Case discussion were realistic and useful"
    "Discussion very useful"
    "Excellent update of treatment / therapies in urological practice"
    "Concise medical treatments of urological condition"
    "I am more clear about medication used in OAB"
    "Mr Shergills' treatment algorithm of LUTS/BPH very useful"
    "Excellent talk LUTS & Papers"
    "NICE guidelines of LUTS"
    "Excellent presentation by Mr Siepp"
    "Good overview of medical therapy in renal and prostate cancer"
    "Update on new drugs"
    "Stones and metabolic work-up - excellent summary"
    "Greater confidence in medical management now"

Medical Therapy in Urology Course Flyer and Course Programme Download (PDF)
Medical Therapy in Urology Course Application Form Email for Details
Date: 14th December 2012

BASIC SKILLS IN SURGERY FOR MEDICAL SUDENTS
Whilst pre-operative and post-operative care features prominently on the undergraduate medical school curriculum, formal teaching of basic skills in surgery is often neglected - skills being picked up "on the job" during postgraduate training. As such, an intensive 1-day hands on practical skills course has been introduced to formally teach all aspects of basic surgical skills. All candidates are given formal tuition and allowed to practice "scrubbing up", gowning and gloving, as well as instrument Handling, Knotting and Suturing in a simulated and safe environment. They are also taken on a tour of sterile services department, and given opportunity to write operating notes, after performing a simulated "minor surgery" operative procedure. Faculty includes multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, experienced theatre sisters, ODAs and anaesthetists.

Basic Skills in Surgery for Medical Students Course Flyer and Course Programme Download (PDF)
Date: September 2011

RADIOLOGY MADE EASY COURSE FOR JUNIOR DOCTORS: SURGERY
Radiological investigations are increasingly becoming fundamental to the correct diagnosis and management of virtually all patients. This is particularly the case in surgical practice, especially in the emergency patient. Formal training for junior doctors in the understanding and interpretation of radiological imaging is lacking and hence we have introduced a new intensive 1-day course aimed at all junior doctors, to teach them the essential steps in understanding and interpreting all radiology investigations in surgery.

This course includes:
In this intensive 1-day course, all candidates will undergo Practice Scenarios / Moulage using Case Based Discussion (CBDs) followed by Assessment & Feedback of Communication Skills. This course is aimed at all Foundation year (FY1 & FY2) doctors, all ST1, ST2 and ST3 doctors and also aimed at all those in non-training posts as well. It is particularly useful to those preparing for the MRCS exam.

Testimonials / Candidate Feedback from previous courses:
    "Systematic approach"
    "Learnt importance of fitting in clinical picture with the radiograph"
    "Correlate with clinical information"
    "Relating clinical picture with radiological findings"
    "Systematic approach to interpretation"
    "Importance of systems and keeping things simple"
    "Different imaging modalities were fantastic"
    "CXR AXR and CT interpretation was excellent"
    "Shown a good structure to evaluate Xrays to help find abnormalities in chest"
    "Feel more confident with CT Abdo / AXR now"
    "Highlighted need to revise/learn more about CT Head"
    "Interpretation of CT KUB IVU interpretation - very good method learn"
    "Interpreting AXR with more confidence now"
    "Compare previous radiographs"
    "I really thought I knew all about CXRs until I came to this course!"
    "Felt more confident in interpreting CXRs"
    "Always think of AAA as differential for acute abdomen"
    "Knowing how to spot emergencies"
    "Both speakers very good and funny"

Radiology Made Easy Course: Surgery Flyer and Course Programme Download (PDF)
Radiology Made Easy Course: Surgery Application Form Download (PDF)
Date: Saturday 21st April 2012