Past SUSS Events
IAS Sydney Robotic Summit 2018
The Institute of Academic Surgery & Sydney Robotic Summit Conveners are pleased to announce that the Sydney Robotics Summit returns in June. This event has been part of the Sydney Innovation and Research Symposium where Sydney Local Health District showcases the...
SUSS Intro to Surgery 2018: SET and Beyond
Sydney University Surgical Society is excited to host the annual seminar “Introduction to Surgery: SET and Beyond“. This night aims to educate students about surgery as a career and pathways for gaining entry to Surgical Education and Training (SET) programs. This...
Neurosurgery Grand Rounds
Sydney University Surgical Society is pleased to announce Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, presented by Dr Johnny Wong Dr Johnny Wong is a neurosurgeon with subspecialty interests in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery along with cranial and skull base tumours....
Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds
Sydney University Surgical Society is pleased to host Orthopaedic Surgical Grand Rounds, presented by Dr Christine Castle. Dr Castle is a general and trauma orthopaedic surgeon based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. She is a member of the RACS Court of...
Congenital Heart Surgery Grand Rounds
Sydney University Surgical Society is pleased to host Congenital Heart Surgery Grand Rounds. Dr Yishay Orr will present her perspectives as a Paediatric and Adult Cardiothoracic Surgeon, discussing several cases of adult and paediatric congenital...
SUSS Stage 2 Suturing Skills Workshop
SUSS is running a series of workshops to help students acquire basic suturing skills. The workshops are at aimed at the beginner level, focusing on simple interrupted suturing technique, with the opportunity to try more advanced techniques upon mastery, as per the...
SUSS and UNSW Women in Medicine: Women in Surgery Skills Workshop
“A good surgeon has an eagle’s eyes, a lion’s heart, and a lady’s hand." SUSS and UNSW Women in Medicine are hosting the Women in Surgery Skills Workshop on October 12th. Women are under-represented at all levels of the surgical profession, making it crucial to break...
SUSS October Journal Club: Cardiac Surgery
The theme of the October SUSS Journal Club is cardiac surgery. Our first presenter is Aran Kanagaratnam (stage 1 SMP student), who will present a clinical trial comparing transcatheter (TVAR) and surgical aortic-valve replacements. TAVR is a new therapy for patients...
SUSS September Journal Club: Peritonectomy and HIPEC
Thanks to everyone who joined us last month! The theme for the September SUSS Journal Club is Peritonectomy and HIPEC (Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy). Peritonectomy is a cytoreductive surgery to remove cancer from the peritoneal cavity. In the combined...
SUSS Abdominal Trauma Grand Rounds
Sydney University Surgical Society is pleased to host Abdominal Trauma Surgical Grand Rounds. Dr Jeremy Hsu will present his perspectives as a trauma surgeon, discussing several cases. Dr Hsu is the Director of Trauma at Westmead Hospital. He is a general surgeon with...