London School of Cardiothoracics (LSOC)

The London School of Cardiothoracics was started by surgical juniors with the assistance of consultant colleagues at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London. Our aims: • Facilitate exposure to the world of Cardiothoracics • Improve the basic knowledge and understanding of Cardiothoracic surgical procedures • Teach and improve basic cardiothoracic surgical skills • Facilitate MDT discussions and learning among Cardiologists, Anaesthetists and Cardiothoracic Surgeons Our courses: Over the past 4 years, we have delivered over 15 courses to over 300 medical students, foundation doctors, clinical fellows and national cardiothoracic trainees. • 2020: Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery (BSS), Advanced Robotic Technical Skills (ARTS), ST1 and ST3 Applications Webinar • 2021: Basic Robotic Technical Skills (BRiTS), Cardiothoracic Review in Intensive Therapy • 2022: HEE London Courses, Barts Bronchoscopy Course, 3rd Annual BRiTS Course • 2023: Medical Student Robotics Course, CTS 101: The Ultimate Cardiothoracic Surgery Crash Course, 4th Annual BRiTS Course, LSOC National Charity Debate Series Founders: Miss Nicole Asemota, Dr David Ike, Mr Matthieu Durand-Hill Consultant Founders: Mr S Stamenkovic (Consultant surgeon and Thoracic Lead), Mr A Shipolini (Consultant surgeon and Cardiac Lead), Prof Aung Oo (Consultant cardiac and aortic surgeon) Core Admin Team: Miss Nicole Asemota -- CEO, COO, Head of Education Dr David Ike -- CEO, CFO, Head of Education Miss Emezie Okorocha -- Chief of Communications Dr Abiah Jacob -- Chief of Administrations Mr S Stamenkovic Mr A Shipolini LSOC | STUDENT NETWORK (LSN) A student-led branch of LSOC LSOC | Podcast The Surgeon’s Journey: One Heart, Two Lungs, Two Lives Want to sign up to one of our courses and want to keep up to date with when they'll next be? Email us: londonschoolcardiothoracics@gmail.com