Brain Awareness Week Public event: Neurotheatre - Simulated brain surgery!

6 - 7.30pm, Thursday 01 April 2021 (postponed from 19 March)

'Neurotheatre -  Simulated Brain Surgery!' is back due to popular demand! Edinburgh Medical School will be going online for an immersive, captivating re-enactment of brain surgery, featuring state-of-the-art surgical technology, alongside a diverse cast of neurosurgeons, A&E doctors, and medical students!

Neurotheatre will offer audiences a glimpse at the neurosurgical treatment of a simulated patient following a road traffic accident. In an experience that promises to be as exciting as it is educational, members of the public will witness the work of emergency services, watch a simulated neurosurgery- before hearing a first-hand account of the effects of traumatic brain injury by a patient ambassador from Edinburgh Headway Group.

Programme

1800-1900: 'Neurotheatre – Simulated Brain Surgery!'

1900: Q&A Session With A Surgeon, A&E Doctor, Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor and Medical Students.

Optional: Stay at the end to learn more and ask questions about Medical School from Edinburgh Medical Students!

This is a free event. Audience members are reminded to register using the link provided.

Neurotheatre is a joint collaboration between Edinburgh Neuroscience, The University of Edinburgh Neurological Society and medical students at Edinburgh Medical School. Medical students will be on-hand and are more than happy to take questions relating to studying in Edinburgh.

We would like to recognise the generous support of our sponsors throughout the years listed below.