
Surgical Skills Lab
Experience state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at the University of Cape Town's Surgical Skills Lab.
Enhance your surgical skills and knowledge through hands-on training, specialised courses, and workshops tailored to meet the needs of medical students and professionals. Dive into practical learning experiences in a conducive environment designed to support your educational journey in the field of medicine and surgery.
Teaching Areas
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Skills Lab: Equipped with a wet room and working stations to accommodate seating for 26 students.
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Walk-in Fridge and Freezer: Used for storing specimens and ongoing research.
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Equipment
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Diathermy machines and laparoscopic simulation boxes.
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Surgical instruments.
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Audiovisual system with large screens and roof-mounted speakers.
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Demo station with ability to project to the big screens.
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Courses Offered
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ICD insertion training for 5th-year students
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Surgical society workshops
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6th-year surgical skills Orientation
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Orthopaedic training
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Booking Information
To inquire about the availability and booking of the Skills Lab venue, please send an email to logan.ontong@uct.ac.za.
For details on how to participate in our Surgical Skills Course please contact:
Interested in using our lab? Please contact:

Logan Ontong
Undergraduate Administrator
For more information on our Surgical Skills Course please contact:
simphiwe.ngubane@uct.ac.za




Interested in using our lab?
Contact logan.ontong@uct.ac.za.