Surgical Education and Training
Our History
The Manchester Surgical Skills and Simulation Centre (MSSSC) is a state of the art training facility in the centre of Manchester and one of only a few training centres in the country to offer cadaveric dissection using fresh frozen tissue. It has been a cornerstone of multi-professional learning, facilitating regional, national and international courses since 2012.
The MSSSC facilitates high fidelity simulation for healthcare professionals across a multitude of specialties and professions, giving them the opportunity to improve their skills in a realistic simulated environment. It is also the ideal environment for the assessment of procedural skills by examining or regulatory bodies. There are excellent links with the Anatomy Department of the University of Manchester giving the option of extended academic learning.
I ran a cadaveric course on the surgical management of rectal cancer at the MSSSC, attended by delegates from all over the world. The team at MSSSC worked closely with us to deliver a really high-quality educational event which received excellent feedback. An impressive level of engagement helped us deliver a truly bespoke course. Furthermore, the team worked closely with us on the day to ensure that the course ran smoothly, and that the delegates got the most out of the opportunity. The lab is spacious, high quality and well-equipped. We recommend the MSSSC and we look forward to our next educational event there.”
Colorectal Surgeon – The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Join Our Surgical Faculty
Are you passionate about surgical education and advancing the future of operative practice?
At MSSSC, we are continually expanding our faculty network and welcome experienced, enthusiastic surgeons and clinical educators who are committed to delivering high-quality, hands-on training. As a leading surgical training centre – now including Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) – we provide education across a range of specialties and technologies. Our faculty are central to this, sharing real-world expertise, technical insight, and practical experience.We welcome interest from consultants, senior residents, and clinicians with a strong interest in teaching.
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Be part of the future of surgical training.