London Surgical Simulation Academy (LSSA)
Founded by Mr Bijen Patel, LSSA was established in November 2009 and is the world leader in establishing higher education degrees for acquiring operative surgical skills by simulation. LSSA is hosted in the Institute of Cancer at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. LSSA Masters Programs are awarded by Queen Mary, University of London.
LSSA provides trainees with hands-on training to hone their surgical skills in a laboratory setting with state-of-the-art simulation equipment. Combined with an experienced faculty, the Academy creates an exceptional teaching, mentoring and learning environment for trainees.
LSSA is also a centre of excellence for educational research into skills acquisition and evaluation. This research helps provide answers to fundamental and ongoing educational issues and provides for the testing of surgical innovations.
The Institute of Cancer
The Institute of Cancer is ranked 5th in the country for research quality in cancer studies and is based in one of the UK’s top four research focused medical schools (Research Assessment Exercise 2008).
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is a major centre of medical and dental teaching and research in London. It was formed in 1995 following the merger of the Medical College of St Bartholomew’s Hospital and The London Hospital Medical College.
Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL)
QMUL is one of London and the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions. Queen Mary was ranked in the top 15 in the UK by both Times Higher Education and by The Guardian.
