Events and Education at Wrightington
Our scheduled courses and events are shown below.
Basic Science and Upper Limb FRCS courses
- The course is aimed at candidates who have passed part 1 of the exam and are as such ready to appear for the clinical section of the exam.
- Due to the high demand on this course a limited number of observer places may be offered depending upon the discretion of the Convener. This will attract a charge of £200 basic science viva course & £250 FRCS (Orth) upper limb course.
For more information on all our courses contact jackie.richardson@wwl.nhs.uk 0300 707 6413
2025 UL courses
9/10 January -Wrightington Arthroplasty Course: Focus on PIP Replacements and Innovation
21-24 January - Basic science & FRCS (orth) upper limb courses
6/7 March – Shoulder meeting
25-28 March - Basic science & FRCS (orth) upper limb courses
30th April & 1st May Elbow & shoulder cadaveric case-based course
15/16 May Hand & wrist cadaveric case-based course .
23-26 September - Basic science & FRCS (orth) upper limb courses.
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Refund Policy
- Cancellation up to 2 months before course date 90% will be refunded.
- Cancellation up to 3 weeks before course date 50% will be refunded.
- No refund within 3 weeks of course.
For all course and general enquiries for Upper Limb contact:
Jackie Richardson 0300 707 6413 Email: Jackie.richardson@wwl.nhs.uk
Wrightington Upper Limb Education & Research Unit
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane
Appley Bridge
WN6 9EP
Wrightington FRCS (T&O) Lower Limb Viva Courses
Wrightington Conference Centre, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, WN6 9EP
Course Dates: 31st March 2025, 22nd September 2025, 19th January 2026
Convenors: Mr Sunil Panchani, Mr Chris Whelton, Mr Henry Wynn Jones
This is an intensive one-day course on lower limb surgery in preparation for the FRCS (Orth) exam. The course is aimed at candidates about to sit the Intercollegiate Board examination in Orthopaedic Surgery.
The course has been based on the highly successful and long running Wrightington Upper Limb course. The emphasis of the course is on viva practice under examination conditions.
Faculty will include Consultant Lower Limb Surgeons and Lower Limb Fellows who have recently taken the examination. There is a high ratio of examiners to delegates to ensure that delegates get plenty of practice. Viva subjects cover questions encountered in the "Adult Pathology" section of the FRCS Vivas (Spines, Pelvis and Hip, Knee, F&A, Tumours, Infection)
Course Fee: £275.00
For further details or to register your interest for any of these courses, email: wrightingtoncourses@gmail.com
Wrightington Acetabular Revision Masterclass
Bioskills Lab, Wrightington Conference Centre, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, WN6 9EP
Course Date: Friday 21st March 2025
Convenors: Mr Sunil Panchani, Mr Chris Whelton, Mr Henry Wynn Jones
External Faculty: Mr Rob Banerjee, Mr Hiren Divecha, Mr Andy Gordon,
Mr Bish Youseff, Mr James Fountain
This is an exciting acetabular revision reconstruction one day course with 3D printed operable models with real defects and fresh frozen femoral head bone.
The course is aimed at Senior Trainee Orthopaedic surgeons, ST8, post CCT Fellows. To register you should have passed your FRCS and have an interest in hip surgery. There are 12 places available.
Course Fee: £275.00 including lunch
If you would like to attend the course, please email: wrightingtoncourses@gmail.com for the registration link.
Wrightington John Charnley Gold Medal Research Meeting
Wrightington Conference Centre, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, WN6 9EP
Course Date: Friday 13th June 2025
For Abstract Submission Form and more information email: wrightingtoncourses@gmail.com
British Hip Society Principles of Hip Arthroplasty Course
Course Date: Friday 10th October 2025
Wrightington Conference Centre, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, WN6 9EP
The British Hip Society Principles of Hip Arthroplasty Course is aimed at Specialty Trainees in the first two years – ST3/4.
• Limited to 24 places
• Lectures on principles of arthroplasty
• Hands on workshops
• Experienced faculty
Course Fee: £100
For further details or to register your interest for this course, email: wrightingtoncourses@gmail.com
Northwest Periprosthetic Fracture Course
Wrightington Conference Centre, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, WN6 9EP
Course Date: TBC – November 2025
Convenors: Mr Sunil Panchani, Mr Chris Whelton, Mr Henry Wynn Jones
This is a two-day instructional course with lectures, case-based discussion and workshops covering all aspects of peri-prosthetic femoral fracture management. The course is aimed at Orthopaedic Consultants, Senior Trainee Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Allied Healthcare Professionals with an interest in the management of peri-prosthetic fractures. CPD Points to be applied for (last course attracted 9.5 CPD points).
For further details or to register your interest for this course, email: wrightingtoncourses@gmail.com
Wrightington International Arthroplasty Meeting
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Course Date: November 2026
To register your interest for this course, email: wrightingtoncourses@gmail.com
For all courses and general enquiries for Lower Limb Education contact:
Emma Hooley
+44 300 707 6923 - Email: wrightingtoncourses@gmail.com
The John Charnley Trust Education Unit
Centre for Hip Surgery
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane
Appley Bridge
WN6 9EP