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Private Practice: Insights and Considerations for Getting Started

This online course provides practical guidance, expert interviews, and valuable insights to help you navigate the crucial decisions that surround getting into private practice. 

Developed in partnership with Vivek Mehan of Virtual Finance Training, this course covers a range of topics from exploring the market as a private surgeon to setting up as a sole trader and calculating tax.

RCS England members receive a 60% discount worth £119 off this course. Join or transfer your membership today. This course is worth 4 CPD points.
 

  • £165.00
  • 4 hours
  • 4.00 CPD Points
£165.00
4 hours
4.00 CPD Points

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Determine your personal motivation towards setting up a private practice.
  • Analyse how managing a private practice would align with your career aims, lifestyle and values.
  • Summarise the processes and requirements associated with running a private practice.  
  • Discuss how these processes and requirements can be developed.
  • Outline some of the basic tax fundamentals related to running a business.

Suitability

This course is for surgeons considering setting up a private practice, those who have embarked on starting a private practice and are looking for additional support, or those who simply want to know more about what’s involved and how to get started. 

Format

This course is delivered in an online format, meaning you can study independently at your own pace, referring back to the learning material at any point. It consists of eight e-learning sessions, recorded interviews and further reading. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.

Professional Passport Programme

This course is part of our Professional Passport Programme. The Passport is an evolving resource which helps surgeons and clinicians to navigate professional opportunities and challenges during their career. Our courses are developed with surgeons and members of the surgical team and aim to inspire self-development of key skills and leadership behaviours through a combination of e-learning, resources and recorded discussion.

For more information, visit the Professional Passport e-learning page.

Booking Options

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2025
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£199.00
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING, United Kingdom

01 Jan 2025
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01 Jan 2035

Please note, as this is an online module, you can start at any time that is convenient for you. It is not restricted to any particular time or date.

£199.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £199.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £79.60
All Current Surgical Faculty: £79.60
RCS England Affiliate: £79.60
RCS England Members/Fellows: £79.60
RCS England Surgical Associates: £79.60

Course Fees:

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01 Feb 2025
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01 Feb 2035

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£199.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £199.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £79.60
All Current Surgical Faculty: £79.60
RCS England Affiliate: £79.60
RCS England Members/Fellows: £79.60
RCS England Surgical Associates: £79.60

Course Fees:

Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.

ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING, United Kingdom

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United Kingdom
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01 Mar 2025
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01 Mar 2035

Please note, as this is an online module, you can start at any time that is convenient for you. It is not restricted to any particular time or date.

£199.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £199.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £79.60
All Current Surgical Faculty: £79.60
RCS England Affiliate: £79.60
RCS England Members/Fellows: £79.60
RCS England Surgical Associates: £79.60

Course Fees:

Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.

ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING, United Kingdom

Location:

Virtual Course
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
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