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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

  • Skills Lab: Equipped with a wet room and working stations to accommodate seating for 26 students.

  • Walk-in Fridge and Freezer: Used for storing specimens and ongoing research.

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Equipment

  • Diathermy machines and laparoscopic simulation boxes.

  • Surgical instruments.

  • Audiovisual system with large screens and roof-mounted speakers.

  • Demo station with ability to project to the big screens.

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Courses Offered

  • Basic Surgical Skills Course

  • ICD insertion training for 5th-year students

  • Surgical society workshops

  • 6th-year surgical skills Orientation

  • 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:
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Logan Ontong

Undergraduate Administrator 

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

Interested in using our lab?

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