What You’ll Learn Understand wound healing, compartment syndrome, crush syndrome, keloids and hypertrophic scars. Differentiate sinuses, fistulas and various types of ulcers. Learn the clinical examination and assessment of wounds, ulcers and sinuses.

What You’ll Learn Identify common surgical infections and their clinical features. Understand the causes, spread and complications of important infectious diseases. Learn the principles of diagnosis, prevention and management of surgical infections.

What You’ll Learn Classify common swellings and understand their clinical characteristics. Differentiate cystic, solid, neural and vascular swellings. Learn the systematic clinical examination of a swelling.

What You’ll Learn Understand arterial circulation and the causes of impaired blood supply. Recognize the clinical features of acute and chronic arterial diseases. Learn about gangrene, aneurysms and common vascular complications.

What You’ll Learn Understand venous circulation and the mechanisms of venous disease. Identify the clinical features and complications of DVT and varicose veins. Learn the basic principles of diagnosis and management of venous disorders.

What You’ll Learn Understand the lymphatic system and methods used to investigate it. Recognize the causes and clinical features of lymphedema and lymph node enlargement. Differentiate major types of lymphoma and understand tuberculous lymphadenitis.

What You’ll Learn Understand the types, causes and management principles of shock. Learn the basics of hemorrhage control, blood transfusion and coagulation. Understand the principles of oxygen therapy and emergency resuscitation.

What You’ll Learn Identify different types and degrees of burns. Understand burn assessment, complications and management principles. Learn about scar formation and burn contractures.

What You’ll Learn Differentiate skin grafts and flaps. Understand the basic principles of transplantation and graft rejection. Learn about common organ transplantation procedures.

Understand fluid and electrolyte imbalances and their clinical significance. Learn the fundamentals of acid–base disturbances. Explore nutritional support methods used in surgical patients

What You’ll Learn Identify common peripheral nerve injuries and their clinical presentations. Understand nerve lesions and associated deformities such as claw hand. Learn the basic principles of tendon repair and reconstruction.

What You’ll Learn Recognize common surgical conditions affecting the hand and foot. Understand the clinical features of hand infections and injuries. Learn about common deformities and conditions affecting mobility.

What You’ll Learn Understand the principles of trauma assessment and prioritization. Identify common injuries involving the spine, neck and abdomen. Learn about injuries to abdominal organs and associated complications.

What You’ll Learn Differentiate common benign and malignant skin lesions. Understand premalignant skin conditions and tumour characteristics. Learn the clinical features of important skin cancers.

What You’ll Learn Understand the anatomy and clinical examination of the neck. Differentiate common congenital neck swellings. Recognize important neck infections and secondary lymph node enlargement.

What You’ll Learn Understand thyroid anatomy, function and common disorders. Differentiate major types of goitre and thyroid neoplasms. Learn the basic principles of thyroid investigations and surgery.

What You’ll Learn Understand parathyroid function and calcium regulation. Identify the clinical features of hyperparathyroidism and tetany. Learn the basics of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes.

What You’ll Learn Understand common inflammatory and obstructive salivary gland disorders. Recognize benign and malignant salivary gland tumours. Learn the basic principles of salivary gland surgery and its complications.

What You’ll Learn Identify common oral cavity lesions and their clinical features. Understand potentially malignant disorders and oral cancers. Learn the basic principles of diagnosis and management of oral malignancies.

What You’ll Learn Understand the basic features of benign and malignant laryngeal tumours. Learn the indications and principles of total laryngectomy. Understand essential postoperative care following laryngectomy.

What You’ll Learn Differentiate acute and chronic tonsillar infections. Recognize the features and complications of peritonsillar abscess. Understand the indications and basic principles of tonsillectomy.

What You’ll Learn Understand the clinical features of cleft lip and cleft palate. Differentiate common jaw tumours and odontogenic cysts. Learn the basics of diagnosis and management of important oral and maxillofacial conditions.

What You’ll Learn Understand the indications and basic principles of tracheostomy. Identify common tracheostomy tubes. Learn about essential care and potential complications.

What You’ll Learn Understand common structural and functional disorders of the esophagus. Differentiate important causes of dysphagia and reflux. Recognize major esophageal complications and malignancies.

What You’ll Learn Understand fracture classification and basic principles of fracture management. Identify common bone and joint diseases. Recognize spinal disorders and important bone tumours.

What You’ll Learn Understand the initial assessment and management of facial trauma. Identify common midface and mandibular fractures. Learn about complications associated with maxillofacial injuries.

What You’ll Learn Understand common types of head injuries and intracranial haemorrhage. Recognize important neurological emergencies. Learn the basic features of intracranial tumours and congenital neurological disorders.

What You’ll Learn Understand the principles and applications of cancer treatment modalities. Differentiate chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Explore the basic concepts of gene therapy and hybridoma technology.

What You’ll Learn Identify commonly used surgical instruments and their functions. Differentiate absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. Understand the basic principles of instrument selection and wound closure.

What You’ll Learn Differentiate sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis and asepsis. Understand methods used to prevent surgical and healthcare-associated infections. Learn the basic principles of infection control.

What You’ll Learn Understand the basic principles and applications of common surgical technologies. Differentiate electrocautery, laser treatment and cryosurgery. Learn the fundamentals of patient selection for day care surgery.

What You’ll Learn Understand the basic principles and clinical applications of advanced imaging. Differentiate ultrasound, Doppler, CT and MRI. Learn how imaging supports the diagnosis and assessment of surgical conditions.