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Virginia Surgical Services Education

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Sixteen hands-on courses with a 2026–27 calendar, small cohorts, and course-by-course availability.

2026–27 course calendar

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Move month by month to compare dates and remaining capacity. Every course is scheduled on a Saturday at the Fair Oaks campus.

September 2026

  1. Open Vascular Exposure & Technique

    Cadaveric skills lab · 4 of 12 spots available

  2. Wound Closure & Suturing Technique

    Skills lab · 7 of 16 spots available

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Scheduled curriculum

Course details

Journal-style illustration of open femoral artery exposure and patch angioplasty technique
Open Vascular Exposure & Technique
Vascular & endovascular

Cadaveric skills lab

Open Vascular Exposure & Technique

An anatomy-forward lab in open vascular exposure, repair, and reconstruction technique.

4 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
September 12, 2026
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 4 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Cadaveric skills lab
Core topics
  • Carotid, femoral, and popliteal exposure
  • Open repair, endarterectomy, and patch angioplasty
  • Bypass, anastomosis, and vascular suturing on perfused tissue
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Journal-style illustration of ultrasound-guided arterial access and the Seldinger technique
Endovascular Technique & Arterial Access
Vascular & endovascular

Imaging and simulation lab

Endovascular Technique & Arterial Access

Deliberate practice in safe access, device handling, and image-guided arterial intervention.

Only 3 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
October 10, 2026
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 3 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Imaging and simulation lab
Core topics
  • Ultrasound-guided access and closure
  • Wire and catheter handling
  • Angiography, angioplasty, stenting, and radiation safety
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Journal-style illustration of a forearm arteriovenous fistula and vascular flow
Dialysis Access: Creation & Maintenance
Vascular & endovascular

Cadaveric and simulation lab

Dialysis Access: Creation & Maintenance

A practical course spanning access planning, creation, evaluation, and common salvage techniques.

6 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
December 5, 2026
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 6 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Cadaveric and simulation lab
Core topics
  • Fistula and graft creation
  • Mapping and access evaluation
  • Angioplasty, thrombectomy, declotting, and catheter placement
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Journal-style illustration of superficial venous anatomy and catheter ablation
Venous Disease & Ablation Technique
Vascular & endovascular

Ultrasound and procedure lab

Venous Disease & Ablation Technique

Case selection and hands-on technique for common superficial venous interventions.

7 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
January 16, 2027
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 7 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Ultrasound and procedure lab
Core topics
  • Venous duplex evaluation
  • Thermal and nonthermal ablation
  • Sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and patient selection
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Journal-style illustration of an abdominal-wall hernia and mesh repair layers
Hernia Repair: Open & Minimally Invasive
General & soft-tissue

Cadaveric and simulation lab

Hernia Repair: Open & Minimally Invasive

An operative skills lab focused on anatomy, exposure, repair strategy, and fixation.

4 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
February 13, 2027
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 4 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Cadaveric and simulation lab
Core topics
  • Groin and abdominal-wall anatomy
  • Open repair with and without mesh
  • Minimally invasive technique, mesh selection, and fixation
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Journal-style illustration of elliptical skin lesion excision and layered closure
Soft-Tissue & Skin Lesion Excision
General & soft-tissue

Procedure lab

Soft-Tissue & Skin Lesion Excision

Office-procedure technique from assessment and local anesthesia through closure and specimen handling.

8 of 16 spots available*
Date and time
March 13, 2027
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Capacity
16 participants · 8 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Procedure lab
Core topics
  • Assessment, planning, and margins
  • Excision, local anesthesia, and hemostasis
  • Flaps, layered closure, and specimen handling
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Journal-style illustration of laparoscopic port placement and instrument triangulation
Laparoscopic Fundamentals
General & soft-tissue

Simulation lab

Laparoscopic Fundamentals

Structured practice in the mechanics and judgment that underlie minimally invasive surgery.

5 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
November 7, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 5 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Simulation lab
Core topics
  • Ergonomics and instrument handling
  • Intracorporeal suturing and knot tying
  • Energy devices and simulated procedural tasks
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Journal-style illustration of common wound closure and suturing patterns
Wound Closure & Suturing Technique
General & soft-tissue

Skills lab

Wound Closure & Suturing Technique

A progressive suturing and closure lab for efficient, tissue-conscious technique.

7 of 16 spots available*
Date and time
September 26, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Capacity
16 participants · 7 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Skills lab
Core topics
  • Instrument handling and suture selection
  • Simple, mattress, and subcuticular technique
  • Layered closure and local flaps
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Journal-style illustration of abdominal point-of-care ultrasound views
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Fundamentals
Ultrasound-guided

Ultrasound lab

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Fundamentals

A practical foundation in image acquisition, optimization, interpretation, and procedural guidance.

6 of 16 spots available*
Date and time
October 24, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Capacity
16 participants · 6 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Ultrasound lab
Core topics
  • Machine controls and image optimization
  • Abdominal, soft-tissue, and vascular views
  • Image interpretation and procedural guidance
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Journal-style illustration of in-plane ultrasound-guided vascular access
Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
Ultrasound-guided

Ultrasound and simulation lab

Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

Technique-centered training for reliable needle visualization and vascular access.

5 of 16 spots available*
Date and time
February 27, 2027
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Capacity
16 participants · 5 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Ultrasound and simulation lab
Core topics
  • Probe positioning and needle alignment
  • Central access by site and arterial lines
  • Midline and PICC technique; complication avoidance
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Journal-style illustration of ultrasound-guided shoulder injection anatomy
Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injection
Ultrasound-guided

Ultrasound and simulation lab

Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injection

An anatomical and technical approach to common diagnostic and therapeutic injections.

7 of 16 spots available*
Date and time
April 10, 2027
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Capacity
16 participants · 7 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Ultrasound and simulation lab
Core topics
  • Sonoanatomy and target identification
  • Joint and bursal injection
  • Tendon, soft-tissue, and aspiration techniques
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Journal-style illustration of video laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation
Advanced Airway Management
Airway & ventilation

Airway simulation lab

Advanced Airway Management

Progressive airway practice from basic maneuvers through difficult-airway rescue.

Only 2 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
November 14, 2026
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 2 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Airway simulation lab
Core topics
  • Basic maneuvers and supraglottic airways
  • Direct and video laryngoscopy; endotracheal intubation
  • Sedation pharmacology and difficult or failed airway pathways
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Journal-style illustration of lungs, a ventilator circuit, and respiratory waveforms
Mechanical Ventilation
Airway & ventilation

Ventilator simulation lab

Mechanical Ventilation

Scenario-based work in selecting, reading, and adjusting invasive ventilation.

9 of 16 spots available*
Date and time
January 30, 2027
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Capacity
16 participants · 9 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Ventilator simulation lab
Core topics
  • Respiratory mechanics and waveforms
  • Volume, pressure, and lung-protective strategies
  • Titration, weaning, alarms, and troubleshooting
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Journal-style illustration of procedural sedation monitoring and airway rescue preparation
Procedural Sedation
Airway & ventilation

Simulation course

Procedural Sedation

A safety-centered course in patient selection, monitoring, rescue, and recovery.

Only 3 of 12 spots available*
Date and time
March 27, 2027
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Capacity
12 participants · 3 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Simulation course
Core topics
  • Pre-assessment and sedation depth
  • Pharmacology and physiologic monitoring
  • Airway rescue, recovery, and discharge criteria
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Journal-style illustration of suturing, knot-tying, and surgical skills trainers
Surgical Skills Simulation
Simulation

Simulation lab

Surgical Skills Simulation

A modular skills course with repeated practice and direct feedback.

10 of 16 spots available*
Date and time
April 24, 2027
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Capacity
16 participants · 10 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Simulation lab
Core topics
  • Knot tying, suturing, and tissue handling
  • Laparoscopic task trainers
  • Procedure-specific practice stations
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Journal-style overhead illustration of a procedural team simulation station
Team-Based Procedural Simulation
Simulation

Team simulation

Team-Based Procedural Simulation

High-relevance scenarios for procedural teams, with facilitated debriefing after each case.

8 of 20 spots available*
Date and time
May 15, 2027
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Capacity
20 participants · 8 spots currently available*
Audience
Clinicians and trainees; prerequisites vary by course
Delivery
Team simulation
Core topics
  • Roles, preparation, and shared mental models
  • Procedural crises and complications
  • Closed-loop communication and structured debriefing
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