Ms Gillian Hardman, ST8 NTN in Cardiothoracic Surgery, will be delivering a talk as one of our keynote speakers as part of the NUCCS Advancements in Cardiothoracic Surgery: National Student-Led Conference. Ms Hardman has completed the NHSBT Clinical Research Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Transplantation and is a PhD candidate at Newcastle University. The NUCCS conference on cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) is an excellent opportunity for medical students and foundation doctors to gain hands-on experience in basic CTS skills, and also to learn about the latest advancements in this field.