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# Elevate Your
Orthopaedic Practice

Professional courses designed by clinicians, for clinicians. From FRCS preparation to advanced surgical techniques, OrthoGlobe Academy delivers education that transforms practice.

75+
Years of Excellence
150+
Publications
5000+
Alumni Worldwide
98%
Satisfaction Rate

## Professional Courses

Each programme is meticulously designed to deliver measurable improvement in clinical practice

In-person
Since 1948

### Chertsey FRCS Course

The UK's Most Established FRCS Preparation Programme

Multiple dates throughout 2026
Rowley Bristow Centre, Chertsey
Lectures + Cadaveric
16–17 July 2026

### London Shoulder Masterclass

Advanced Tendon Transfer & Complex Cuff Reconstruction

16–17 July 2026
Central London & Guy's Campus
Lectures + Practical
For GPs & AHPs

### Advanced MSK for Primary Care

Joint-by-Joint Mastery for Primary Care Practitioners

Next date: 2026 (TBC)
Central London

## Why Learn with
OrthoGlobe Academy?

We believe exceptional education transforms careers. Our courses combine academic rigour with practical application, delivered by faculty who are leaders in their fields.

#### Evidence-Based Curriculum

Every session grounded in current best evidence and clinical practice

#### Expert Faculty

Learn from internationally recognised surgeons and specialists

#### Practical Focus

Skills you can apply immediately, not just theory

#### Global Network

Join a community of ambitious clinicians worldwide

Course Convenor

### Professor Mohamed A. Imam

MD, MSc(Hons), D.SportMed, PhD, FRCS (Tr & Orth)

Consultant Shoulder & Complex Trauma Surgeon at the Rowley Bristow Orthopaedic Centre. Professor of Digital Health at University of East London. Author of 150+ publications and recipient of the SICOT Pioneer Award 2025.

SICOT Pioneer 2025 ISAKOS Innovation 150+ Publications 5 Textbooks

## Courses For Every Stage

Find the right programme for your career goals

### Trainees

FRCS preparation and foundational skills

Chertsey FRCS Course

### Consultants

Advanced techniques and subspecialty mastery

Shoulder Masterclass

### Primary Care

Practical MSK skills for GPs and AHPs

Advanced MSK Course

### International

Global access to UK orthopaedic excellence

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## Ready to Transform Your Practice?

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Since 1948

# Chertsey FRCS Course

The UK's Most Established FRCS Preparation Programme

Master the exit examination with precision

Multiple dates throughout 2026
Rowley Bristow Centre, Chertsey
Intensive revision course
Register Your Interest

Places are limited — early registration recommended

12 CPD credits
In-person delivery
Certificate of completion

## Course Overview

Step into a legacy of excellence. The Chertsey FRCS Course is possibly the oldest and most respected FRCS preparation programme in the United Kingdom, originally founded by the legendary Alan Graham Apley in 1948.

Hosted at the historic Rowley Bristow Orthopaedic Unit, this course has shaped generations of successful orthopaedic surgeons. Our approach combines rigorous academic preparation with practical examination technique.

## Who Should Attend

- Orthopaedic trainees preparing for FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- ST7/8 trainees in final exam preparation
- International trainees seeking UK fellowship examination success

## Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1

Master structured viva responses with examiner-tested frameworks

2

Refine clinical examination techniques under expert observation

3

Build confidence through realistic mock examination scenarios

4

Access insider strategies from faculty who recently passed

5

Develop rapid recall of essential orthopaedic buzzwords

6

Practice case-based discussions with immediate feedback

## Course Highlights

#### Interactive Viva Sessions

Intensive viva practice with experienced consultants

#### Clinical Case Presentations

Master examination techniques with real scenarios

#### Mock Examinations

Authentic exam conditions with instant feedback

#### Insider Knowledge

Learn from faculty who recently passed

#### Small Group Teaching

High faculty-to-candidate ratio

#### Comprehensive Coverage

All subspecialties covered

## Why This Course Is Different

Unlike generic revision courses, the Chertsey FRCS Course is built on nearly eight decades of examination success. Our faculty shares the precise language, frameworks, and approaches that examiners expect.

Every session transforms your knowledge into examinable responses. We focus on buzzwords, structure, and the confidence that distinguishes a pass from a fail.

## Programme

Morning
Core Knowledge Sessions

- Structured viva techniques
- Subspecialty deep-dives
- Essential frameworks and algorithms

Afternoon
Clinical & Mock Sessions

- Clinical examination practice
- Case-based discussions
- Mock viva with feedback

## What Participants Say

"The structured approach transformed my viva technique. I walked into the exam knowing exactly what to say."

— Recent FRCS Graduate, London

"The mock exams were harder than the real thing—which is exactly what you need."

— ST8 Trainee, Southeast

## Secure Your Place

Limited places available. Register your interest to ensure your participation.

## You May Also Be Interested In

### London Shoulder Masterclass

Advanced Tendon Transfer & Complex Cuff Reconstruction

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### Advanced MSK for Primary Care

Joint-by-Joint Mastery for Primary Care Practitioners

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16–17 July 2026

# London Shoulder Masterclass

Advanced Tendon Transfer & Complex Cuff Reconstruction

Redefining the irreparable

16–17 July 2026
Central London & Guy's Campus
2 days
Register Your Interest

Cadaveric lab places strictly limited

16 CPD credits (applied for)
Lectures + Cadaveric Workshop
Certificate of completion

## Course Overview

Join an international faculty of world-leading shoulder surgeons for an intensive two-day masterclass on state-of-the-art strategies in shoulder tendon transfers and complex rotator cuff reconstruction.

Day 1 delivers high-impact didactic lectures, expert debates, and interactive case discussions. Day 2 offers an immersive cadaveric dissection experience with exceptional faculty-to-participant ratios.

## Who Should Attend

- Consultant orthopaedic shoulder and sports surgeons
- Senior registrars and fellows with advanced arthroscopic proficiency
- Allied health professionals with specialist shoulder interest (Day 1 only)

## Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1

Apply evidence-based strategies for complex rotator cuff reconstruction

2

Evaluate and select management options using structured algorithms

3

Diagnose and manage scapulothoracic abnormal motion (STAM)

4

Execute open and arthroscopically assisted tendon transfer techniques

5

Anticipate and manage intraoperative and postoperative complications

6

Integrate rehabilitation pathways into surgical planning

## Course Highlights

#### International Faculty

Learn from Harvard, Barcelona, Madrid, and UK leaders

#### Cadaveric Lab

2:1 candidate-to-specimen ratio

#### Decision Algorithms

Master structured approaches to complex cases

#### AHP Integration

Day 1 open to physiotherapists

#### Video Techniques

Real-time surgical video analysis

#### OSATS Coaching

Structured assessment and feedback

## Why This Course Is Different

This isn't a survey course—it's a deep dive into the most challenging reconstructive shoulder problems. We've assembled faculty who don't just perform these procedures, but who have pioneered them.

The cadaveric lab maintains strict numbers to ensure every participant has genuine hands-on time with real-time feedback and troubleshooting.

## Programme

Day 1
Lectures & Expert Discussion

- Plenary lectures on current evidence
- Expert debates and video sessions
- Case-based panels on complex tears
- Rehabilitation roundtables

Day 2
Cadaveric Dissection Lab

- Live demonstration table
- Faculty-led procedural stations
- OSATS-style coaching
- Debrief and pearl consolidation

## What Participants Say

"The cadaveric experience was exceptional—genuine hands-on time with world-class faculty."

— Shoulder Fellow, Manchester

"Finally, a course that addresses the cases other courses avoid."

— Consultant Shoulder Surgeon, Dublin

## Secure Your Place

Limited places available. Register your interest to ensure your participation.

## You May Also Be Interested In

### Chertsey FRCS Course

The UK's Most Established FRCS Preparation Programme

View Course

### Advanced MSK for Primary Care

Joint-by-Joint Mastery for Primary Care Practitioners

View Course
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For GPs & AHPs

# Advanced MSK for Primary Care

Joint-by-Joint Mastery for Primary Care Practitioners

Confidence in every joint

Next date: 2026 (TBC)
Central London
1 day
Register Your Interest

Be notified when registration opens

6 CPD hours (RCSEd)
Lectures + Practical Workshop
Certificate of completion

## Course Overview

Transform your approach to musculoskeletal care. This intensive one-day course equips advanced primary care practitioners with the knowledge, examination skills, and injection techniques to confidently manage joint pain across every major joint.

Led by a multidisciplinary faculty of orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, and specialist physiotherapists, you'll move joint-by-joint through examination, diagnosis, and management—including hands-on injection practice.

## Who Should Attend

- General practitioners with MSK interest
- Advanced physiotherapy practitioners
- Osteopaths and chiropractors
- Sports physicians and rehabilitation specialists

## Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1

Perform confident, systematic examination of all major joints

2

Differentiate inflammatory from mechanical joint pathology

3

Select appropriate management strategies

4

Execute joint injection techniques safely and effectively

5

Understand indications and limitations of orthobiologics including PRP

6

Apply knowledge immediately in primary care practice

## Course Highlights

#### Joint-by-Joint

Systematic coverage of every major joint

#### Injection Workshop

Hands-on practice on high-fidelity models

#### Expert Faculty

Orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, specialists

#### PRP & Orthobiologics

Current evidence and practical applications

#### Immediate Application

Skills you can use from Monday morning

#### Multidisciplinary

Learn alongside different specialties

## Why This Course Is Different

Most MSK courses teach you what to know. This course teaches you what to do. Every session combines conceptual understanding with practical application—and you leave with injection skills you can use immediately.

Our faculty are active clinicians who understand the realities of primary care practice. No ivory tower lectures—just practical, applicable expertise.

## Programme

Morning
Upper Limb Focus

- Shoulder examination and injection
- Elbow and wrist assessment
- Hand conditions in primary care

Afternoon
Spine & Lower Limb

- Spinal assessment red flags
- Hip and knee examination
- Foot and ankle management

Practical
Injection Workshop

- Model-based injection practice
- Faculty-supervised technique
- PRP demonstration

## What Participants Say

"I performed my first knee injection the following week. This course gave me the confidence."

— GP with Special Interest, Bristol

"The joint-by-joint approach made everything click. Outstanding faculty."

— Physiotherapist, Birmingham

## Secure Your Place

Limited places available. Register your interest to ensure your participation.

## You May Also Be Interested In

### Chertsey FRCS Course

The UK's Most Established FRCS Preparation Programme

View Course

### London Shoulder Masterclass

Advanced Tendon Transfer & Complex Cuff Reconstruction

View Course