Diversity Conference: Stitching up Differences

Name: Diversity Conference: Stitching up Differences
Start: 2025-03-19T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-19T19:00:00+00:00

19th Mar 2025

5:30 - 7:00pm (GMT)

General surgery

Surgery

19th Mar 2025

5:30 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Event will start in 5 days

Not an online event

Attendance certificate available

Free

IN PERSON

Description

✨Diversity Conference✨

This year, we have invited surgeons in Newcastle to talk about their personal journey to surgery and address the deep-rooted unfairness and unconscious discrimination in surgery. We will cover topics about international medical graduates (IMG) surgeon working in the U.K. and sexual harassment in surgery.

Join us for Stitching up Differences, our 2025 Diversity Conference.

Date: 19 March, 2025

Time: 5:30-7pm

Location: David Shaw Lecture Threatre

Summary

Join us for the enlightening Diversity Conference "Stitching up Differences" on March 19, 2025. Hear riveting stories from surgeons in Newcastle detailing their journey, addressing latent discrimination, and educating on full fairness in surgical practices. Deep-dive into pressing issues such as the experiences of International Medical Graduates working in the UK and combating sexual harassment in surgery. Attend and be a part of this crucial conversation.

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Learning objectives

Understand the challenges and barriers that international medical graduates face in the field of surgery in the U.K., including unconscious bias and discrimination.
Gain insight into personal experiences of surgeons, allowing attendees to empathize and reflect on their own biases and judgments in the surgical field.
Evaluate the current situation of diversity and inclusivity in surgery and learn strategies to promote and improve it in the medical field.
Develop awareness about the occurrence and severe impacts of sexual harassment in surgery and its damaging effects on the professional and mental health of victims.
Learn practical actions and mechanisms to address, challenge and prevent discrimination and sexual harassment in surgery, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of a safer and more inclusive surgical environment.

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