š©ŗ Join Us for Week 8 of Our 12-Week Series: Building Your Core Surgical Training Portfolio!
š¢ Theme: General Surgery
š Date: 17/03/2025
š Time: 19:00-20:00
š Location: MedALL
š¤ Special Guest Speaker: Mr Khan, General Surgeon & Dr Jaiesh Lilley, FY2
š Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92107911598?pwd=x2Swdl3slrtmpoEykGB30q1K7Opgfh.1
What to Expect:
š Introduction to General Surgery: Understand what General Surgery is and why it matters.
š Introduction to Surgery Training: Learn about what surgical training involves & how to build your portfolio.
š ļø How to Gain Surgical Experience: Learn how to engage with General Surgery during your medical school journey.
š A Week in the Life of a General Surgeon: Get an inside look at the daily responsibilities and experiences of a General Surgeon.
š A Career in General Surgery: Gain insights into a career in Surgery:
š¹ F1-ST1 Insights:
- Why did they choose General Surgery as a specialty?
- How did they initially build their experience?
- How did they seek out opportunities in the field?
- What advice do they have for medical students?
- What does the Surgery portfolio require, and what should you include?
- How did they find the application process for Surgical training?
- What tips and general advice do they have for aspiring surgeons?
š¹ Registrar/Consultant Perspectives:
- What do they love about their work as surgeons?
- What are some challenges they face in their career?
- What makes a medical student stand out on placement in General Surgery?
- What makes a good F1/F2 stand out in General Surgery?
- How can you find opportunities as a medical student or resident doctor in Surgery?
- How can you get involved in publications or research as a student or foundation doctor in Surgery?
š¬ Q&A Session: Interactive Q&A with Mr Khan & Dr Jaiesh Lilley, FY2
We can't wait to see you there!