Robotic surgical overview
An introduction to robotic surgery and its place in contemporary surgical training.
Robotic hysterectomy · VR training
Step inside robotic hysterectomy training.
Join a clinically led educational day covering robotic surgical overview, robotic surgical safety and immersive VR training for obstetrics and gynaecology trainees.
Register your interest ↗What you'll explore
Foundations. Safety. Immersive learning.
A focused pilot combining essential concepts in robotic surgery with the opportunity to experience VR training for robotic hysterectomy.
Robotic surgical safety
A dedicated focus on safety considerations in robotic surgical practice and training.
Robotic hysterectomy
Explore an immersive VR training experience and provide feedback on its educational value.
Dates and sessions
Find a session that works for you.
80 places across four sessions, with a maximum of 20 participants in each.
Friday 20 November09:00–12:00 · Morning
Friday 20 November13:30–16:30 · Afternoon
Friday 11 December09:00–12:00 · Morning
Friday 11 December13:30–16:30 · Afternoon
Before you attend
Everything you need to know.
- Venue: Birmingham Women's Hospital Education Centre
- For O&G trainees in the West Midlands and neighbouring regions
- Bring your own mobile phone
- Access will be provided on the day
- Further correspondence will follow registration; session preferences are subject to confirmation
Everyone is welcome at lunchtime.
Participants from both sessions are invited to join.
Participants from both sessions are invited to join.
Registration
Be part of the training.
Register your interest and indicate your preferred date and time. Places are limited and your session will be confirmed in subsequent correspondence.
Registration form appears directly below this section ↓
Frequently asked questions
Before you register
Who can participate?
Obstetrics and gynaecology trainees from the West Midlands and neighbouring regions.
Do I need to bring a VR headset?
No. Please bring a mobile phone or tablet; access to the training experience will be provided on the day.
Does choosing a session guarantee a place?
No. Please indicate your preferred session when registering. The team will confirm allocations separately, subject to the 20-person limit in each session.
When will I receive joining information?
Further correspondence will be sent after registration.
Please indicate your preferred session. Places are limited, and your booking will be confirmed by email following registration.
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