Rural Surgery: Resources, Challenges, Training Options.

Rural Surgery: Resources, Challenges, Training Options.

Sydney University Surgical Society (SUSS) and MIRAGE Rural Health Club are delighted to present Rural Surgery: Resources, Challenges, Training Options.

Dr Henry Hook and Dr Chelsea Beinke will be sharing their views on what being a rural surgeon entails. The evening’s discussion will also include surgical opportunities available in the rural health system, differences between rural and metropolitan surgical training and the pros and cons of being a rural surgeon.

Dr Henry Hook is the Head of Department of the Surgery in Orange. Dr Chelsea Beinke is a SET trainee who has previously trained rurally and is currently at Westmead Hospital.

If you are a Stage 2 student, keen on surgery and are tossing up between staying metropolitan and going rural next year, then this event is not to be missed!

Students from all stages are welcome.

Pizza will be provided at 5:30, courtesy of MIPS.

Date: 27 March
Time: 6:00 – 8 pm
Location: New Law LT 101

There are currently no upcoming events, but please check at a later time for more information.

Getting Started in Surgical Research

Sydney University Surgical Society (SUSS) and RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS) are delighted to present Getting Started in Surgical Research.

During our annual academic surgery symposium, we will hear from academic surgeons from the IAS who are leaders in their respective fields. The evening’s discussion will include what it means to be an academic surgeon, an overview of the career pathway and some of their innovative research projects, as well as any upcoming research opportunities for students looking to get involved. Junior doctors will also share their experiences of getting started in academic surgery during their medical training.

All students are welcome to attend. For students considering a career in surgery and all those who have an interest in combining research with their future clinical practice this is an event not to be missed!

Guests:
– Dr Scott Leslie – Robotic Surgery
– A/Prof Payal Mukherjee – Surgical 3D printing and 3D Bioprinting
– A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng – Complex facial reconstruction surgery
– Dr Michael Seco – Cardiothoracic Surgery Registrar

DATE: 20 February 2019
TIME: 5:30pm-8:30pm
LOCATION: RPA Kerry Packer Education Centre

For more information, please visit the Facebook event

Introduction to Surgery: SET and Beyond

Sydney University Surgical Society is excited to host the annual seminar “Introduction to Surgery: SET and Beyond”. The event aims to educate students about surgery as a career and pathways for gaining entry to Surgical Education and Training (SET) programs.

This year have three brilliant speakers lined up: Dr Michael Wines (Consultant – Urology), Dr Daniel Lee (SET Trainee – General Surgery) and Dr Rebecca Cui (SRMO – General Surgery).

Whether you’re interested in a career in surgery or simply want to learn more, this lecture is a fantastic opportunity, particularly for Stage 1 and 2 medical students, to gain insight into the surgical training process and a career in surgery.

Time: 5:45 pm – 8 pm
Date: 12 February 2019
Location: KPEC Auditorium

For more information, please visit the Facebook event.

Canapés will also be provided. Courtesy of Medical Idemnity Protection Service (MIPS).