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25.01.2022 Who’s ready for our ZOOM Careers Night TONIGHT at 6:30PM? Join us for an evening of diverse and insightful speakers! Click going on the event page for important announcements ... https://www.facebook.com/events/542337349772227 See more

25.01.2022 Hi Everyone, The ASSA Essay Competition is now open! This years topic is Surgery; A Life Commitment? ASSA welcome you to discuss the sustainability of the current system, with consideration of its impact on the lives of trainees, as well as the ongoing the need for high quality surgical care.... The winning essay, judged by a panel of academic surgeons across ANZ, will win a premium suturing kit kindly donated by RACS NSW, and be considered for journal publication. For more details on the Essay Competition, including submission guidelines, visit http://tiny.cc/ASSAEssayComp2019 *Open from now until the 19th of May 2019*

24.01.2022 The Sydney Facial Nerve Service invites you to attend the inaugural Facial Nerve Symposium 2019: State of the Art and Research Frontiers on Friday 11th October at Chris OBrien Lifehouse. Join us and hear from leading specialists in Ophthalmology, ENT/Head & Neck and Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery and Allied Health exploring new technologies and techniques in the pursuit of improved patient outcomes through shared knowledge and experience. Registration is open to all specialists, junior doctors, medical students and allied health staff with an interest in reconstructive head and neck surgery, facial palsy and reanimation as well as new frontiers in clinical care. Places are limited, so dont miss out https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chris-obrien-lifehouse-faci

24.01.2022 The Section of Academic Surgery is running their annual Developing a Career and Skills in Academic Surgery (DCAS) Course this March in Bangkok. They are providing 15 free medical student registration positions, please see attached for more information (or message us for the application form). A great opportunity to hear from leading surgeons on how to pursue a career in Academic Surgery.

24.01.2022 T-minus ONE HOUR! See you there!

23.01.2022 The Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference (ASSC) is a jam-packed three day program involving a gala ball, cocktail night, endless surgical skills stations and amazing speakers! Get your EARLY BIRD TICKET for $349 by tomorrow (03/03/2020) 23:59PM AEDT for a chance to win 25% off! GET IN QUICK as 50% of the early bird tickets have already been sold!

22.01.2022 A big WELCOME to our incoming first years!! We hope all the Xis are enjoying the start of their medical journey & were excited to be running some #OWeek activities today in The Hub. DROP BY OUR #SUTURING STALL TODAY FROM 12PM-3PM to have some fun and participate in our photo comp! Winners will be chosen at the end of the day ... #WSSS #WSU #WSMS #medicine #medicalschool #medschool #surgery #surgsoc #surgicalskills

22.01.2022 : After the success of their event last year, the AOA Orthopaedic Womens Link is putting on another evening to introduce orthopaedics as a career to females. This time it will be in Sydney at North Shore Private Hospital on the evening of the 23rd March. To register your interest so more info can be emailed to you please go to http://owl.aoa.org.au/. Please share with anyone you think would be interested!

20.01.2022 THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to register for the Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference (ASSC) Virtual 2020! With FREE REGISTRATION and a central theme of Adversity, Opportunity, Innovation, ASSC Virtual 2020 is a unique opportunity that can’t be missed!! Join us on the 27th-28th of June from 12pm AEST/AEDT both days.... Get in quick so you don’t miss out

20.01.2022 Do you have a passion for all things surgery? Did you ACE suturing at O-Week? Or just want to help run some awesome events? Apply now to be Western Sydney Surgical Societys NEW FIRST YEAR REP! SurgSoc invites all enthusiastic first year students to submit an application to join our exec team. Youll be involved in the planning and implementation of our awesome events (including suturing nights!) and youll also get the opportunity to represent the uni at external conferences and events. For more information, contact the former role-holder: Iesha Gavaghan

20.01.2022 UNSW Surgical Society will be hosting the Sydney Neurosurgery Symposium on May 4th, with ticket sales starting on March 15th. The symposium will include day lectures on relevant topics, lunch and tea, and also the following breakout hands-on events: 1) Burrholes... 2) Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) 3) Spinal Pedicle/Lateral mass screws 4) Neuroimaging Use the link below to find tickets:

19.01.2022 THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to register for the Australasian Students Surgical Conference (ASSC) Virtual 2020! With FREE REGISTRATION and a central theme of Adversity, Opportunity, Innovation, ASSC Virtual 2020 is a unique opportunity that cant be missed!! Join us on the 27th-28th of June from 12pm AEST/AEDT both days.... Get in quick so you dont miss out

19.01.2022 As part of RACS NSW Surgeons Month 2018 the NSW State Office is again hosting the Prep for SET course - Saturday 3 November. Cost is $75 This is a one day workshop targeted at medical students and junior doctors preparing for a career in surgery. The day will consist of presentations by Fellows, Trainees and Medical professionals on topics including; Getting an Unaccredited Position, Finding a Mentor, CV and Interview Preparation and Research. This will be followed by a pan...el Q&A and an afternoon of Surgical Skills stations. Please find attached the advert for the course and the provisional program. If you are interested in attending please visit https://www.surgeons.org//new-south-wa/nsw-surgeons-month/ for more information and to register for the event. Places are limited, so please register early to ensure yours.

17.01.2022 Looking for research opportunities in plastic surgery? Check out ACTPRAS, the Australasian Clinical Trials in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery network. Established with the support of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ACTPRAS is a binational collaborative that brings together consultants, trainees, and students to promote high-impact clinical research. You can get involved by: 1. Collecting data for multi-centre trials and chart reviews 2. Developing p...rojects with other students and doctors 3. Pitching your own ideas for novel studies By participating, you can help tackle unmet clinical needs, build connections with consultants and trainees, and earn citable authorship on publications. For more information, visit their website at http://www.actpras.com, where you can sign up to the mailing list. You can also find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTPRASurgery.

16.01.2022 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the Australasian Students Surgical Conference (ASSC) Virtual 2020! The central theme for virtual 2020 is Adversity, Opportunity, Innovation and REGISTRATION IS FREE! Join us on the 27th-28th of June from 12pm AEST/AEDT both days. Conference timetable and exciting workshop details coming soon

16.01.2022 Whos ready for our ZOOM Careers Night TONIGHT at 6:30PM? Join us for an evening of diverse and insightful speakers! Click going on the event page for important announcements ... https://www.facebook.com/events/542337349772227 See more

15.01.2022 WSSS is SURGing (geddit?) into the new year like its nobodys business. Follow our socials so you dont miss a thing! Next event: #OWeek #Suturing

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the incoming WSSS 2019 Exec President: Angus Gabbedy Vice President: Elizabeth Skalkos Secretary: Livia Liu... Skills: Devansh Shah Communications: Ruban Sivakumar We wish them all the best in the year to come

12.01.2022 Applications are now open for the 2019/2020 Australasian Student's Surgical Association

12.01.2022 A huge welcome and thank you to the Nu's for attending our O-week stall. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we look forward to seeing you at our events later in the year. Like this page to stay updated! (Here is a copy of our flyer in case you didn't grab one)

11.01.2022 A huge welcome and thank you to the Nus for attending our O-week stall. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we look forward to seeing you at our events later in the year. Like this page to stay updated! (Here is a copy of our flyer in case you didnt grab one)

11.01.2022 ISSC Early Birds Tickets are now open. This is your final week to get your hands on early-bird tickets. Register now before early-bird tickets run out. Click here! https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/international-surgical-stude... ISSC 2019 will be holding their Gala Ball at Melbourne Pavilion at the edge of Melbournes CBD. Come and join us for an evening of entertainment, great food, awesome music and memories. Dont miss out!! For those with an interest in surgery, this is your opportunity to mingle with other health professionals in a relaxed and classy setting. ISSC workshop features of suturing, Laparoscopic Simulation, Microsurgery (Ophthalmology), Interventional Radiology and an Orthopaedic Station. See you there!!

10.01.2022 Applications are now open for the 2019/2020 Australasian Students Surgical Association

10.01.2022 The Adelaide University Surgical Society invites you to a unique online event surrounding surgery and global health: The Australian of the Year for 2020, Dr James Muecke FRANZCO, has kindly offered to speak to medical students about the impact of type 2 diabetes in ophthalmology, followed by a 30 minute Q&A. Date: Tuesday 1st of September ... Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Zoom link via fb event Click "GOING" on the FB even to stay updated!

10.01.2022 Hi Everyone, The ASSA Essay Competition is now open! This years topic is 'Surgery; A Life Commitment?' ASSA welcome you to discuss the sustainability of the current system, with consideration of its impact on the lives of trainees, as well as the ongoing the need for high quality surgical care.... The winning essay, judged by a panel of academic surgeons across ANZ, will win a premium suturing kit kindly donated by RACS NSW, and be considered for journal publication. For more details on the Essay Competition, including submission guidelines, visit http://tiny.cc/ASSAEssayComp2019 *Open from now until the 19th of May 2019*

10.01.2022 WSSS is SURGing (geddit?) into the new year like it’s nobody’s business. Follow our socials so you don’t miss a thing! Next event: #OWeek #Suturing

08.01.2022 An opportunity to be involved in a surgical study, meet some of the Rpa surgeons and check out the Rpa institute of academic surgery. It only takes an hour and the surgeon whos PhD this study is for is absolutely lovely. He really needs some more students! So if you can help, first and second years included, email him on the email below. INVITATION TO STUDY Dear All,... I would like to invite you to a study on the role of communication in the operating theatre while assisting a surgeon to close a wound. This study will take place in the simulated operating theatre at the Institute of Academic Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on: August 1st - 9:30 am to 12:30pm August 15th - 9:30 am to 12:30pm August 23rd - 9:30 am to 02:30pm Your participation will be for 2 hours. Actual study time should not take longer than 30minutes after which you can leave. We are looking to recruit 60 students. Refreshments will be provided. This will be an exciting opportunity to take part in an innovative study. Please contact Dr. Assad Zahid on [email protected] for more information. Kindest Regards, Assad Zahid General Surgeon | Colorectal Fellow (CSSANZ) MBBS BSc(Med) MS MPhil FRACS PhD candidate Mobile: 0413 295 984 Email: [email protected]

08.01.2022 Great opportunity for anyone interested in trauma!

08.01.2022 Entries close soon!!

07.01.2022 Are you a female medical student or female junior doctor in Australia or New Zealand? Help bridge the gender gap in surgical training admissions by participating in a ten-minute online survey. www.surgeons.org//breaking-barriers-developing-drivers-for #WomeninSurgery

07.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE ISSC 2019 is officially RELEASING its early-bird registrations on Thursday the 25th of APRIL! The time will be confirmed later this week so keep your eyes peeled because you wont want to miss out The early-bird full academic registration will cost $400 (AUD) and this will save you $50 dollars to spend around Melbourne! Tickets are limited so make sure you get in quick!... So what will the full academic registration get you? 1: FULL day conference access - we have a brilliant selection of international speakers from a variety of backgrounds. Want to know more? Check out our website at www.issc2019.org for more information! 2 Wine and dine at Melbournes finest establishments at our Cocktail night AND Gala ball! 3 For those keen to get practical experience, we have 14 exciting workshops to choose from (emergency burr holes, laparoscopy simulation, plastics, microsurgery, and bowel anastomoses to name a few - what are you waiting for??) 4 We also run competitions throughout the conference such as the surgical skill competition and poster presentation competition! Of course, there will be prizes 5 Did we mention that there are exclusive tours? Places are limited so be sure to act fast to secure your spot!

06.01.2022 _____________________________________________________________ **DEADLINE EXTENDED** Complete the application form (link in main post) to be the WSU AMBASSADOR at ASSC 2020!! _____________________________________________________________... The Australasian Students Surgical Association is bringing together students and renowned surgeons from all over Australasia for three jam-packed days of education and entertainment beyond your wildest surgical dreams! The Australasian Surgical Students Conference (ASSC) will be in Melbourne this year from Friday 8th of May to Sunday 10th of May! The ASSC team is looking for enthusiastic and passionate students to be representatives for the event. This is an amazing opportunity for you to help make ASSC 2020 a great success (PLUS student representatives will receive a significant discount for ASSC 2020 registration!!!)

06.01.2022 Anyone keen on trauma? If youre keen on being a trauma patient for the RAAF doctors emst course Sunday morning msg me asap? 8-12 at Richmond. Ill be driving from turramurra tho if lift required. Ive done it before (tho not for military) great learning experience. Organised by Dr Martin Richardson - trauma orthopedic surgeon.

06.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone :~) The annual Australasian Students Surgical Conference has grown bigger and better in 2019 as #ISSSC2019. Save the date and like the page to stay up to date with info!

06.01.2022 Check out this RACS app!

05.01.2022 Keen on ortho? If so check out the Unsw ortho Masterclass which is open to all Unis 22nd September. https://m.facebook.com/events/178897002823251?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=3&ref=m_notif¬if_t=group_activity

05.01.2022 The Section of Academic Surgery is running their annual 'Developing a Career and Skills in Academic Surgery (DCAS) Course' this March in Bangkok. They are providing 15 free medical student registration positions, please see attached for more information (or message us for the application form). A great opportunity to hear from leading surgeons on how to pursue a career in Academic Surgery.

05.01.2022 INTRODUCING: DR MICHELLE ATKINSON We hope you are all excited for Careers Night! 6 DAYS TO GO!

04.01.2022 *ASSC 2020 STUDENT REP APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON* The Australasian Students’ Surgical Association is bringing together students and renowned surgeons from all over Australasia for three jam-packed days of education and entertainment beyond your wildest surgical dreams! The Australasian Surgical Students Conference (ASSC) will be in Melbourne this year from Friday 8th of May to Sunday 10th of May!... The ASSC team is looking for enthusiastic and passionate students to be representatives for the event. This is an amazing opportunity for you to help make ASSC 2020 a great success (PLUS student representatives will receive a significant discount for ASSC 2020 registration!!!) APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY, 23:59 AEDT!!

04.01.2022 The International Association of Student Surgical Societies and Australasian Students Surgical Association are collaborating to bring university students and junior health professionals from all over the world for four jam-packed days of education and entertainment beyond your wildest surgical dreams The International Surgical Students Conference (ISSC) will be in Melbourne 1-4th August!!! Save the date, this is definitely an event you do not want to miss! ISSC Student... Representative Role Description: The ISSC Team is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate student to help us promote the event to their peers at university. Student reps will be responsible for promoting the event to fellow students through lecture bashing, social media posts, and fun competitions leading up to the conference. All promotional material will be provided by the NSW/ACT Student Engagement Officer(s) (SEO). The role will also involve regular meetings with the SEO to see how the student reps are travelling and to provide support when needed. This is an amazing opportunity where you can help make the ISSC a great success!!! Student reps also receive a discount depending on how many people they get registered!! If you have any questions or are interested in being a student rep, please contact Annabelle Robinson ([email protected]) https://www.facebook.com/surgconference/

04.01.2022 *ASSC 2020 STUDENT REP APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON* The Australasian Students Surgical Association is bringing together students and renowned surgeons from all over Australasia for three jam-packed days of education and entertainment beyond your wildest surgical dreams! The Australasian Surgical Students Conference (ASSC) will be in Melbourne this year from Friday 8th of May to Sunday 10th of May!... The ASSC team is looking for enthusiastic and passionate students to be representatives for the event. This is an amazing opportunity for you to help make ASSC 2020 a great success (PLUS student representatives will receive a significant discount for ASSC 2020 registration!!!) APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY, 23:59 AEDT!!

03.01.2022 Thank you to all the attendees of our Advance Suturing Night at Blacktown Clinical School. Team announcement coming soon!

02.01.2022 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference (ASSC) Virtual 2020! The central theme for virtual 2020 is Adversity, Opportunity, Innovation and REGISTRATION IS FREE! Join us on the 27th-28th of June from 12pm AEST/AEDT both days. Conference timetable and exciting workshop details coming soon

02.01.2022 INTRODUCING: PROFESSOR CHARLIE TEO. We are so excited to announce our first speaker, and we will be releasing more information on each speaker over the next few days. 9 DAYS TO GO until Careers Night!

01.01.2022 The Australasian Students Surgical Conference (ASSC) is a jam-packed three day program involving a gala ball, cocktail night, endless surgical skills stations and amazing speakers! Get your EARLY BIRD TICKET for $349 by tomorrow (03/03/2020) 23:59PM AEDT for a chance to win 25% off! GET IN QUICK as 50% of the early bird tickets have already been sold!