Is a surgical career for me?
Thursday 19 November 2009
Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE
Registrations will be accepted on the day, but supper can not be guaranteed.
Aims: The meeting aims to give participants a broad introduction to the field of surgery and approaches to a surgical career. Doctors have even less time to expose themselves to surgical specialties than ever before and therefore will benefit from surgeons of different specialties talking about their branches under one roof. The meeting also aims to discuss life as a surgeon and dispense common myths.
Objectives: At the end of the meeting participants will have a better idea of the career pathways into surgery, the various surgical specialties and life as a surgeon.
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6.00 pm |
Registration, followed by tea and coffee |
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6.30 pm |
Introduction |
| Mr Manit Arya, Mr Babbin John and Mr Iqbal Shergill | |
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6.35 pm |
Why should one choose a surgical career? |
| Mr Simon Bott | |
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6.45 pm |
The necessary attributes of a surgeon |
| Mr Daron Smith | |
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6.55 pm |
How to make a start - electives, FY posts, exams, publications and research |
| Mr Hashim Ahmed | |
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7.10 pm |
The surgical career pathway and choosing a surgical branch |
| Mrs Karen Daly (Orthopaedics), Mr Hasnat Khan (Cardiothoracic surgery) and TBC (Maxillofacial) | |
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7.50 pm |
Break for tea, coffee and supper |
| Meet the faculty and industry representatives | |
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8.30 pm |
A day in the life of a surgeon |
| Ms Pari-Naz Mohanna | |
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8.40 pm |
Work-life balance |
| Mr Asif Muneer | |
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8.50 pm |
Women in surgery and flexible training |
| Ms Tamzin Cuming | |
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9.05 pm |
Introduction to a surgical career in the armed forces |
| Squadron Leader David O'Reilly | |
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9.15 pm |
Completion of evaluation forms |
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9.20 pm |
The future of surgery |
| Mr Philippe Grange | |
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9.35 pm |
Close of meeting |
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With special thanks to the meeting organisers: Mr Manit Arya, Mr Iqbal Shergill, Mr Babbin John, Mr Asif Muneer |
Registration Details:
RSM Members: £10
Non Members: £15
Meeting ref: YF-J10-F
CPD: 2 credits
