Hands-On CadavericWound Management
A comprehensive one-day course combining expert-led surgical approaches with cutting-edge industry innovations in tissue viability and wound care.
10 Sep 2026
Leggett Building, University of Surrey
Doctors & Nurses
£150+VAT per delegate
Why Attend
Course Highlights
A unique learning experience combining surgical anatomy, clinical expertise, and the latest wound care technology.
Cadaveric Dissection
Hands-on surgical approaches to complex wound management on fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens.
Tissue Viability
Advanced assessment techniques for tissue perfusion, wound bed preparation, and healing optimisation.
Industry Innovation
Direct access to cutting-edge wound care products demonstrated by leading manufacturers.
CPD Accredited
Earn continuing professional development points recognised across medical specialties.
Expert Faculty
Learn from consultant surgeons, tissue viability nurses, and wound care specialists.
Clinical Application
Bridge the gap between theory and practice with real-world clinical scenarios and case studies.
Secure Your Place
Choose your registration pathway below. Places are strictly limited to ensure optimal hands-on experience.
Course Leadership
Meet the Course Faculty
Professor Jag Dhanda
OMFS Head & Neck Surgeon · Course Director
Professor Jag Dhanda is a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial / Head & Neck Surgeon with extensive experience in complex reconstructive surgery and wound management. As Course Director, he brings a surgeon-led approach to cadaveric wound management training, combining anatomical precision with practical, hands-on techniques. His expertise in head & neck reconstruction informs a deep understanding of tissue handling, vessel and nerve identification, and the layered anatomy critical to effective wound care.
Mr Ruban Kannan
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon · Co-Course Faculty
Mr Ruban Kannan is a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with a specialist interest in wound healing, skin grafting, flap reconstruction and advanced tissue viability techniques. As Co-Course Faculty, he supports the hands-on cadaveric stations, sharing his expertise in soft-tissue handling, graft harvest and fixation, and the reconstructive ladder applied to complex wound management.
Riya Roy
Trust Tissue Viability Nurse · Trust Educational Lead for Nursing & AHPs · Course Faculty
Riya is a Trust Tissue Viability Nurse and the Trust Educational Lead for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). With a BSc in Nursing and a PgCert in Leading Practice Education, she brings a strong clinical and educational foundation to the course. Riya supports the tissue viability and wound care stations, sharing her expertise in pressure injury prevention, wound assessment and evidence-based dressing selection, while helping translate cadaveric surgical techniques into practical nursing and AHP practice.
Jacqui Fletcher OBE
Clinical Lead Tissue Viability, NHS England · Independent Wound Care Consultant · Course Faculty
Jacqui Fletcher OBE is currently Clinical Lead Tissue Viability at NHS England, and an Independent Wound Care Consultant and Editor of Wounds UK journal. Prior to this, she was Clinical Strategy Director at the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre and held an honorary clinical contract at Cardiff and Vale UHB, and was an Honorary Fellow of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) from 2011–2014. She previously worked for Midlands and East Strategic Health Authority as Harm Free Care Lead, focusing on the ambition to eliminate all avoidable category 2, 3 and 4 pressure ulcers, and as a Principal Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire leading an MSc and BSc in Tissue Viability and an MSc in Evidence Based Practice; she remains an honorary tutor at Cardiff University. She served as an Executive of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel from its inception in 1996 until 2010 and was instrumental in developing the 2009 guidelines as a working group lead. She has published widely and speaks at both national and international conferences.
Christine Chin
Medical Student · Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry · Course Lead
Christine Chin is a medical student at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. She was the Chair of the novel Women in Surgery branch of VRiMS in 2025/26 and is now the Co-Vice Chair of the VRiMS surgical society. As Course Lead, her main role was to build and develop the course app, working alongside the faculty to design the digital learning experience that supports delegates before, during and after the workshop.
Stella Lee
Medical Student · Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry · Course Lead
Stella Lee is a medical student at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. As Course Lead, her main role was to build and develop the course app, collaborating with the faculty to create the digital platform that underpins the course content, assessments and delegate resources.
Delegate Information
Venue & Course Details
Everything you need to know before arriving at the Leggett Building, University of Surrey.
Venue
- Centre for Anatomical and Surgical Education
- University of Surrey, School of Medicine
- Room 22PG00, Leggett Building
- Daphne Jackson Road, Guildford GU2 7WG
Parking & Getting There
- Limited guest pay-and-display parking at the venue
- Pay-and-display car park at the hospital opposite
- Recommended hotel: Holiday Inn Guildford, Egerton Road, GU2 7XZ — 5-min walk, parking available
Dress Code
- Protective clothing provided on the day
- Bring theatre scrubs if you have them
- Closed-toe shoes are required in the cadaveric lab
- Bring your loupes or headlights to maximise your experience
Lab Rules
- Strict no photography policy in the anatomy lab
- Mobile phones must be silenced and put away
Catering
- Lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day
- Vending machine available for cold soft drinks
- Costa Coffee in the hospital opposite the Leggett Building
- Please notify the course lead of allergies and dietary requirements in advance
Accommodation
- Recommended: Holiday Inn Guildford
- Egerton Road, Surrey, GU2 7XZ
- 5-minute walk to the venue
- Hotel parking available for guests
University of Surrey — Manor Park Campus Map
The Leggett Building is located on Daphne Jackson Road within the Manor Park campus.
University of Surrey — HTA Licence No. 12547
Code of Conduct
Access to human material in the Anatomy Suite is a significant privilege. The Anatomy Suite is licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA). All users must adhere to this code — breaches may constitute a criminal offence.