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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The requirement for competent healthcare professionals and surgeons is on the rise substantially. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also forecasted a critical need for physicians and surgeons in the next ten years. Hence, the So You Want to Be a Surgeon training serves as an illuminating road map for aspiring medical services professionals of the future.

The So You Want to Be a Surgeon program by edX provides rich insights into a surgeon’s work. It covers concepts like treatment planning, surgical operations, and surgical conditions. Imaging, disease management, medical advances, and clinical testing are also part of the curriculum. Moreover, you will learn about 15 different surgical specialities, including thyroid, transplant, plastic, vascular, neurosurgery, and more.

The So You Want to Be a Surgeon certification course lets you look at surgery as a science and an art. You will understand the techniques, skills, and talents required in surgical practices. Additionally, you will get acquainted with the importance of smart decision-making, rapid problem-solving, and using innovation and science in this field. The self-paced programme can be taken by the learners either paying the fee or without fee. While taking it by paying the course fee, the candidates will get unlimited access and a certificate of completion. When taking it free, they will have a limited duration of access. 

The Highlights

  • Introductory-level course
  • Six-week-long program
  • Medicine subject
  • Requires three to five weekly study hours
  • Video lectures in English
  • An offering of the University of Hong Kong
  • Video transcripts in English and Chinese languages
  • Self-directed learning

Programme Offerings

  • Free course access
  • Self-paced learning
  • A shareable certificate
  • digital learning
  • video lectures
  • Paid certification
  • An offering of HKUx
  • Video transcripts in English and Chinese languages
  • Industry-expert instructors
  • Extensive curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 8267yesHKU Hong Kong
  • Interested candidates can audit and access the course content for free.
  • To receive the certificate, the So You Want to Be a Surgeon course fee is Rs.8,267

So You Want to Be a Surgeon course fee structure

Course option

Fee

So You Want to Be a Surgeon (Audit only)

Free

So You Want to Be a Surgeon (With certificate)

Rs. 8,267   


What you will learn

Knowledge of healthcare sciencesKnowledge of anatomy

So You Want to Be a Surgeon syllabus covers various surgery and medical science concepts. Through the course, you will learn:

  • Various types of imaging methods, disease management of different diseases, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning
  • Novel technologies and modern developments in surgery like endoscopic surgery, image-guided surgery, artificial intelligence usage, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery
  • Usual surgical conditions in distinctive subspecialties
  • Foundational knowledge in anatomy
  • Clinical representation of medical conditions in the thyroid, gastrointestinal, vascular, breast, colorectal, and pancreatic surgeries
  • Clinical representation of more surgical specialties like transplant, hepatobiliary, plastic & reconstructive surgeries, head & neck, trauma, neurosurgery, pediatric, and cardiothoracic surgery
  • Minimally invasive and gold standard treatment care options

Admission Details

Enroll in the So You Want to Be a Surgeon certification program with the help of these simple steps given as follows.

  • Click on this link: https://www.edx.org/course/surgery. It will take you directly to the official course page of So You Want to Be a Surgeon on edX’s website.
  • Locate and hit the “Enroll” button on the top of this webpage. 
  • A registration page will appear on the screen.
  • At the edX registration page, create an account by entering your details. You can also sign in instantly by linking your existing Microsoft, Facebook, Google, or Apple account.

Application Details

Admission in the So You Want to Be a Surgeon course does not require you to fill and submit any kind of application form. Just register for an edX account with your email address or by linking your existing Microsoft, Facebook, Google, or Apple account, and enroll in the course to start learning immediately.

The Syllabus

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Breast Surgery

  • Esophageal & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery

  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Urology
  • Paediatric Surgery

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Instructors

HKU Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who accredits the So You Want to Be a Surgeon course on edX?

The University of Hong Kong accredits this online program.

2: Who are the So You Want to Be a Surgeon course instructors?

There is Velda Ling-Yu CHOW, who is a Consultant at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. She will be joined by 15 other esteemed experts of the University of Hong Kong to teach this course.

3: What will I gain from the So You Want to Be a Surgeon certification?

The certificate is a verified and trusted credential that will add considerable value to your resume. It will enhance your job prospects.

4: Are there any set prerequisites for joining this training course?

No, there are no prerequisites for joining the So You Want to Be a Surgeon online program.

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