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Surgical Ergonomics #WomenWednesdays

12th Mar 2025
8:00 - 9:00pm (GMT)
12th Mar 2025
8:00 - 9:00pm (GMT)
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Join us for a discussion on Surgical Ergonomics and in particular how it affects female surgeons - this webinar is part of our #WomenWednesdays series in March 2025

Presenters:

Ms Rupa Sarkar MD FRCS (Consultant Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust)

Prof Susan Hallbeck PhD PE CPE (Professor in Health Care Systems Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota & Immediate Past President of Society of Surgical Ergonomics)

Chairs:

Ms Garima Govind (General Surgery Registrar & Moynihan Academy Education Lead)

Mr Mike Bath (General Surgery Registrar & Moynihan Academy Research Lead)

Summary

This immersive webinar on Surgical Ergonomics will specifically target female surgeons and show how this important subject directly impacts their professional lives. The session, part of the #WomenWednesdays series, will showcase insights and knowledge from notable presenters: Ms Rupa Sarkar MD FRCS, a leading upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon, and Prof Susan Hallbeck PhD PE CPE, a renowned professor from Mayo Clinic and Immediate Past President of Society of Surgical Ergonomics. Chairing the discussion are Ms Garima Govind and Mr Mike Bath, both recognized figures in their respective fields. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn from the experts.

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Learning objectives

  1. Understand the concept of surgical ergonomics and its relevance in the performance and safety of surgical procedures.
  2. Identify the unique challenges that female surgeons face in the context of surgical ergonomics.
  3. Explore strategies and recommendations for improving ergonomics for female surgeons in the operating room.
  4. Discuss the implications of ergonomics on surgeon performance, patient outcomes and surgeon well-being.
  5. Analyze real-world examples of surgical ergonomic interventions from experienced professionals.
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12th Mar 2025
8:00 - 9:00pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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