This year, we’re proud to announce our biggest conference yet, featuring two full days of immersive learning with 8 engaging workshops using cutting-edge simulation equipment and hands-on wet labs. Each workshop will focus on a different surgical specialty, led by renowned experts in the field.

We’re also thrilled to feature keynote speakers, along with networking opportunities to connect with peers and professionals. Attendees can look forward to an exciting Battle of Specialties panel, where experts from various fields will discuss the latest trends and challenges in their respective areas. There will also be medical stalls showcasing the latest in medical innovations, along with plenty of freebies for attendees to enjoy.

Additionally, we’ll have oral and poster presentations, with fantastic prizes for the winners — applications are open!

All medical/healthcare students and professionals welcome!

*Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days*

We are pleased to announce that The Royal College of Surgeons of England has awarded up to 13 CPD points for this conference.

All delegates who complete the pre- and post-conference surveys will receive a certificate and up to 13 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points awarded by RCS England.

Workshops:

1. 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀

With 10 Laparoscopy towers available, this workshop offers invaluable practice on the latest equipment, guided by an Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (ALSGBI)-trained team. Whether you’re refining your skills or mastering the basics, this is your chance to level up your laparoscopic technique.

2. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮 & 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

Dive into common trauma procedures like dynamic hip screws, external fixation, and more. You’ll work with advanced surgical tools and tackle real-world trauma scenarios under expert supervision.

3. 𝗩𝗥 𝗖-𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Step into the future with our Virtual Reality Cessation Section workshop. Explore the surgical procedure and anatomy from a completely new perspective, gaining valuable insights into the complexities of childbirth surgery in a fully immersive environment.

4. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀

Get hands-on with plastic surgery flap techniques. Learn the principles behind various reconstructive procedures and refine your skills using animal tissue. This workshop will deepen your understanding of these essential reconstructive techniques.

5. 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 🧠

Gain hands-on experience with 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙮 and 𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤-𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙮 techniques! Practice using drills on eggs and coconuts to simulate brain surgery. You’ll also clip 𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙮𝙨𝙢𝙨 and explore 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙨𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙡 approaches with advanced simulation models.

6. 𝗩𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 🩸

Master vascular surgery in a 𝙬𝙚𝙩 𝙡𝙖𝙗 setting using pig aortas. Refine your skills in repairing and stitching the 𝗮𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮, then test your work by filling it with water to evaluate your seal—perfect for perfecting 𝙫𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 techniques!

7. 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗙.𝗢.𝗡.𝗔., & 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘅𝗶𝘀 🌬️

Learn the essentials of airway management, from 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 to airway adjuncts. Move on to Plan D: Front of Neck Access (F.O.N.A.) by practicing 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙮𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙙𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙮. Finally, manage 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙨 by practicing nasal packing on high-tech bleeding models for realistic, life-like scenarios.

8. 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💉

Develop ultrasound-guided vascular access skills using realistic artificial 𝙫𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙨 provided by Organa. Practice identifying anatomical structures with 𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙨 to boost your precision and confidence.

🎟️ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 🎟️

Don’t miss your chance to participate in these workshops that will help shape the surgeons of tomorrow. Spaces are limited, so 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬 via the link in bio and mark your calendars for Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February 2025 — we can’t wait to see you at this unmissable event!

If you have any questions, please contact us via sgulsurgicalsoc@gmail.com or DM us on instagram.

Take your skills from 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲—we can’t wait to see you there!