Cardiothoracic Surgical Sciences and Principles Examination Course
The CSSP Fellowship Course prepares candidates for the CSSP exam. The curriculum of the course follows the RACS guidelines and this is a RACS-approved course.
This course is particularly aimed at candidates preparing for the Mid-Set exam in Cardiothoracic Surgery. This course is also appropriate for those seeking consolidation of the basic sciences as they pertain to the cardiac, respiratory and vascular systems.
CSSP Course Information
Course Location
The course will be held at the Dunedin Leisure Lodge – A Distinction Hotel, 30 Duke Street, Dunedin. Located in a quiet garden setting, opposite the Botanic Gardens, with plenty of off-street parking, the venue is conducive to candidates studying together in the evenings, either at Leisure Lodge or at the Marsh Study Centre across the road.
Learn more about nearby accommodation options.
Saturday – Tuesday approx 8am to 5pm
Lunch provided.
Course Fees: NZ$4,000
Bank Account Number
03 0883 0164577 00
Click the button to view the 2026 CSSP Course Timetable.
Speakers
Mr Richard Bunton
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr Michael Lau
Pathologist
Mr Tim Willcox
Perfusion Specialist
Dr Frederiek Heenan-Vos
Nephrology (Renal)
Dr Ben Brockway
Respiratory Physician
Mr Philip Davis
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr David Milne
Radiologist
Dr Sean Coffey
Cardiologist
Dr Chris Walker
Cardiac Anaesthetist
Dr Kanchana Subasinghe
Anatomist
Dr Jim Faed
Transfusion Specialist
Assoc. Professor Rajesh Katere
Physiologist
Course Topics
Embryology
Cardiothoracic Anatomy
Cardiac Physiology
Pulmonary Physiology
Pre-Operative Assessment and Monitoring
Pharmacology
Imaging – Plain film/CT/PET/MRI
Echocardiography – Principles
Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease
Pathology; General, Cardiac and Thoracic
CPB Bypass/Perfusion Protection
Mechanical Support for the circulation
Mechanical Support for the circulation