UCT Global Surgery Symposium 2023

Name: UCT Global Surgery Symposium 2023
Start: 2023-09-16T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-09-16T15:00:00+00:00

16th Sep 2023

7:00am - 3:00pm (GMT)

Public Health

Surgery

16th Sep 2023

7:00am - 3:00pm (GMT)

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Description

UCT Division of Global Surgery in collaboration with UCT Surgical Society, invites you to the 2023 Global Surgery Symposium!

This symposium serves as a paramount platform for leading minds in the field and interested students to delve into topics encompassing advances in surgery, cutting-edge research and education, surgical advocacy, anaesthesia and simulation, as well as the unique perspectives of South African surgeons and students.

Join us for an exciting day listening to a highly esteemed panel of speakers and get the opportunity to network within the surgical community!

Date: 16 September 2023

Time: 9:00-17:00

Venue: Neuroscience Institute, Groote Schuur Hospital

Format: Hybrid

We look forward to welcoming you!

Summary

At UCT Global Surgery, our mission is to improve the quality of surgical care in Africa through education, research, implementation and advocacy. We have a special emphasis on underserved populations and populations in crisis, and on improving equity and social justice in healthcare systems.This symposium serves as a paramount platform for leading minds in the field, converging to deliberate on pivotal topics encompassing advances in surgery, cutting-edge research and education, surgical advocacy, anaesthesia and simulation, as well as the unique perspectives of South African surgeons.

Learning objectives

To understand how advances in surgical techniques are impacting global surgery.
To discuss the unique perspectives of South African surgeons.
To explore research and education within the field of surgery.
To develop knowledge of anaesthesia and simulation when performing procedures.
To gain insight into the challenges posed by global surgery and find possible solutions.

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