EUNS Neurotheatre 2025, hosted by the Edinburgh University Neurological Society (EUNS), is designed for pre-clinical medical 🩺 and high school students aged 16-18. This immersive event offers hands-on workshops ✂️, simulated surgical scenarios 🧠🔪, and inspiring talks by experts 🎤👩⚕️, providing a unique glimpse into neurosurgery and medical careers. It aims to spark curiosity 💡, ambition 🚀 and a deeper understanding of the field.
Date: 🗓️ 1 February 2025
Venue: 📍 Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre, Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL
PS: Registration starts at 9:30 am. Please arrive promptly to make the most of this exciting day! 🎉
Programme Highlights 🌟
1. Case Lecture: Traumatic Brain Injury: Acute Subdural Haematoma
- 🏥 Lifesaving in Action: Paramedics Approach from Accident Scene to Hospital by Queen Margaret University Paramedics
- A Smooth Start to Surgery: Pre- and Intra-Operative Anaesthetics by Dr. Fabian Cook, ST7 Anaesthetics
- Live Demonstration of Neurosurgery: Craniotomy and Evacuation of Subdural Haematoma by Dr. Allan Hall, Specialty Registrar Neurosurgery
2. Q&A: How to Become a Neurosurgeon
- By 🤔 Dr. Allan Hall, Specialty Registrar Neurosurgery
3. Workshops:
- ✂️ Surgical Knot Tying Practice by Edinburgh Student Surgical Society (ESSS)
- 🧩 Neuroanatomy Quiz by Edinburgh University Neurological Society (EUNS)
- 🧐 Cranial Nerve Examination by Dr. Leigh Cui, Junior Clinical Fellow
- 🫀 Basic Life Support: CPR & Choking by Queen Margaret University Paramedics
You will receive a Certificate of Attendance after you filled out the feedback form, which will be sent to you via email after the event.
If you have any questions, please contact either one of:
📧 Samuel Lim: s2616678@ed.ac.uk
📧 Aliyah Sattar: s2475439@ed.ac.uk