Course Review: Birmingham and Coventry Hand and Forearm Cadaveric Dissection Course

Hand surgery constitutes an important part of plastic surgery and orthopedic training curricula. Although the value of simulation-based training is being increasingly recognized, attendance at such courses may be limited owing to cost, availability, and non–learner-centered schedules. The Birmingham and Coventry hand and forearm cadaveric dissection course is a 1-day course with a loose agenda that offers an inexpensive and learner-centered approach toward surgical access, dissection, and soft tissue coverage in the upper limb. This course is held in Coventry, United Kingdom, at a cost of £165 ($220 US dollars). In this review, we provide an evaluation of the course.