Chesterfield, Sheffield & Derby
FRCS Clinical Examination Course
Chesterfield, Sheffield & Derby FRCS
(Tr & Orth) Clinical Course
Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026
Casa Hotel, Chesterfield
Applications are now open
An intensive two day residential course teaching clinical examination techniques for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) exam.
The course comprises instructional sessions, hands on examination of both adult and paediatric cases, and a mock exam in line with current FRCS (Tr & Orth) exam.
The course is timed so that candidates have ample opportunity before the exam to practice and gain confidence in the techniques learnt on the course. Ideally suited to those taking the clinicals in November 2026 & February 2027
We have specially selected faculty with excellent teaching feedback and experience.
All applications should be submitted by the 21st June at the latest. All applications will be reviewed and successful applicants will
be notified of their acceptance by
Friday 24th July 2026.
The course will be held at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield and accommodation will be available on request if required at the time of booking.
Convenors
Mr David Wood (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)
Mr Jeevan Chandrasenan (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)
Mr Ganesh Prasad (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)
Miss Caroline Blakey (Sheffield Children’s Hospital)
Course Secretary – Claire Wombwell (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)
Executive Advisors
Mr Fazal Ali (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)
Mr John Wright (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)
Mr James Fernandes (Sheffield Childrens Hospital)
The HSJ Partnership Awards
We are delighted to announce that the Virtual Orthopaedic Clinicals was shortlisted for 'Best Educational Programme for the NHS' at the HSJ Partnership Awards! Congratulations to all other nominees and to the 2020 organising committee for the outstanding teamwork.