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Hi! everybody!

im a podiaty student from sweden stockholm and im doing my last year of base podiatry, im welling to do a post-studies i surgery. i gess ther is one cours i glasgow skotland.

is there sombody how are in this cours???
are there similar courses i GB or som where else?

thanks

jamila

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hi, I know of an MSc on pod surgery at Huddersfield University

Hello,

I'm currently on the same course which is run in Eastbourne through the University of Brighton. The couse can be studied full or part time. I am studying part time over three years.

At Brighton we study 7 modules which include Pharmacology, anatomy, biomechanics, radiology, pathology and medicine, research methods and the foot in surgery. Then a dissertation completes the MSc.

Hope this helps,

Paul.

i'm on the course in Scotland, from my understanding each course has to cover core modules. Although as with anything each university will add a personal touch to it. Anybody correct me if i'm wrong, but i believe the brighton course is still awaiting accreditation?

Hi there,

The Brighton course was accredited in july this year (2008). Most of the Msc courses cover 6 core modules plus dissertation, however for some reason Brighton added a seventh module.

Hi paul,

can you tell me how the MSc compares to the degree in podiatry? do they expect more from you; is it tougher than the degree?

The one at joint GCAL and QMU in Scotland rocks!! its the best trust me, if one is after adventure whoooop whoooop!!!!!

Hi guys

Excuse my ignorance, but can anyone tell me the application of the MSc in the theory of pod surgery? Is it a requirement for those intending to pursue podiatric surgery proper.?

Cornmerchant

No. I am currently doing my 3rd module in Scotland, at 55 yrs old I doubt I will get offered a surgical residency in UK. IMHO it is the best formal MSK training you can get in the UK as a podiatrist. Go sign up!

cheers

Martin

The St. James Foot Clinic
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I wanted to correct this post because I had misinterpreted your question.

My understanding is that shortly you will have to do the MSc in the way already descibed to pursue a surgical passport.

However, as I mentioned you do not have to intend to do this to be admitted onto course.

sorry for confusion

cheers

Martin

The St. James Foot Clinic
1749 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg
Manitoba
R3J 0E6
phone [204] 837 FOOT (3668)
fax [204] 774 9918
www.winnipegfootclinic.com

I think it will dpend on where you want to do it. I am currently doing the MSc through the University of Huddersfield and I just phoned the course lead up, had a chat and they told me when and where to turn up. When I got there I had to fill in all my details like everyone else.

My advice to you, is find out who the course lead is and there details, give them a call and discuss it with them. Only they can tell you how to apply.

Good luck and it's a great course!

Cornmerchant,

Yes, the MSc Theory of Pod Surg is a requirement for formal Pod Surg training (UK). Going into more detail, you have to complete the 1st year / 4 modules before you can apply for a surgical pupillage. In this case the PGCert has replaced Part A. The second year (PGDip) replaced the old Part B. In theory you dont have to complete the third year thesis to continue your surgical training, however this will award you (shoud you pass) with your MSc + possibly give you a potential paper to publish which is a requirement of further training

As of the beginning of the next academic year, it will be compulsory to complete the PgDip before being allowed to apply for a surgical trainee position in the UK.

Ryan