Agenda
On the day
The National Surgical Conference aims to deliver a mixture of hands-on surgical activities as well as informative talks and lectures from experienced surgeons from around the world. For more information please have a look at our event schedule*.
Schedule
28 April 2018
09:30 - 09:35
MGLT
Anoopama Ramjeeawon Garikai Kungwengwe
Rucira Ooi
Sam Tarassoli
08:30 - REGISTRATION OPEN
Poster presenters will be allocated a presentation board and may wish to setup their posters during this time. All attendees to be seated in Michael Griffiths Lecture Theatre (MGLT) by 09:25.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Welcome message from the NSC 2018 Student Committee
Introduction of Patrons and summary of days activities
09:35 - 10:35
MGLT
Mr Paul Gartell
Dr Ang Swee Chai
GUEST SPEAKERS - MORNING SESSION
Our esteemed speakers will be giving talks about their experiences of working within the surgical profession. Opportunity for Q&A session following each talk.
Topics
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The Challenges of taking Laparoscopic Surgery to Africa - Mr Paul Gartell
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Practicing Orthopedics in a war zone - Dr Ang Swee Chai
11:15 - 11:30 - TEA & COFFEE BREAK
Refreshments will be available. Opportunity to network & explore
12:50 - 13:50 - LUNCH & POSTER VIEWING
Refreshments will be available. Poster presenters may wish to stand next to their posters as judges come around.
13:50 - 14:00
MGLT
Anoopama Ramjeeawon Garikai Kungwengwe
Rucira Ooi
Sam Tarassoli
INTRODUCTION TO AFTERNOON
A brief introduction into the practical and lecture workshops will be provided by the student committee. Delegates may be divided into groups for rotation.
14:00 - 15:00
MGLT
Major Anna Sharrock
Professor Farah Bhatti
GUEST SPEAKERS - AFTERNOON SESSION
Our esteemed speakers will be giving talks about their experiences of working within the surgical profession. Opportunity for Q&A session following each talk.
Topics
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Subject Topic TBC - Major Anna Sharrock
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Cardiothoracic Surgery - Professor Farah Bhatti
INTERMISSION / DEBATE & CONSENSUS
Delegates to reconvene in MGLT for consensus discussion. Session is optional but highly recommended! Participants will be awarded collaborator authorship on any subsequent publications. For more details, please see the 'Consensus' page on our website!
17:00 - 17:30
MGLT
Student & Clinical Conference Committee
17:30 - 18:15
MGLT
Professor Farah Bhatti Mr Sanjeev Agarwal
Professor Tom Potokar OBE
PATRON TALKS & AWARD CEREMONY
Our patrons will deliver brief talks about their experiences of Surgery so far before awarding prizes for the Oral & Poster presentation Competition. Other prizes will also be available. See 'Prizes' page.
18:15 - CLOSE: NETWORKING & WINE RECEPTION
Brief thank you message from the committee. Opportunity for networking
*The schedule may change prior to the event