Stitch Perfect

Name: Stitch Perfect
Start: 2024-10-29T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-10-29T20:30:00+00:00

29th Oct 2024

6:00 - 8:30pm (GMT)

29th Oct 2024

6:00 - 8:30pm (GMT)

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Description

Get ready to sharpen your skills and have a blast at the Paediatric Surgery Society’s Stitch Perfect Evening! ✨🩺

🗓 **When?** October 29th, 6:00pm-8:30pm

📍 **Where?** Clinical Skills, Newcastle University Medical School

🎟 **Cost?** Absolutely FREE! (Must have a paediatric surgery society membership to attend)

Here’s what’s on the table:

👨‍⚕️ **Talk from a Paediatric Surgeon** – hear firsthand about the world of paediatric surgery!

🧤 **Gown & Glove Up** – learn how to prepare for theatre like a pro.

🧵 **Try Your Hand at Suturing** – master the basics of stitching and knot-tying.

🏃‍♂️ **Surgical Relay Race** – team up and race against the clock for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

Everyone will be treated to **free food and drinks**, and you’ll leave with new skills, new friends, and maybe even some goodies if your team takes the top spot. Don't miss out on a night of hands-on learning and fun – see you there! 🎉

Summary

The Paediatric Surgery Society is hosting a Stitch Perfect Evening at the Newcastle University Medical School on October 29th. The session offers insights into paediatric surgery from Paediatric surgeons, demonstrations on how to gown and glove up, basics of suturing, and a thrilling surgical relay race. Recommended for students in 1st-3rd year as we will be covering just the basics of suturing! Available for free to all Paediatric Surgery Society members, it also offers complimentary food and drinks, a chance to make new friends and possibly win prizes. High-energy, skill-enhancing and entertaining, it's a night not to be missed.

Learning objectives

To understand the basics and complexities of paediatric surgery from the perspective of a practicing Paediatric Surgeon.
To gain competence in preparing oneself for the theatre, focusing on appropriate gowning and gloving techniques.
To learn and practice suturing techniques using various materials, inclusively mastering the basics of stitching and knot-tying.
To enhance teamwork and critical thinking skills by participating in a timed surgical relay race.
To foster networking within the professional community by interacting with peers and experienced professionals in a casual, fun environment.

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