Exeter Emergency Surgeries Conference
(Conducted by Exeter University Surgical Society)

13th April 2024 (Saturday)
RILD Building, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW

Aims and Objectives

  • To showcase the latest advancements, techniques, and best practices in the field of emergency surgeries.
  • To promote excellence in emergency surgical practice through interactive workshops, presentations, and discussions.
  • To highlight the importance of teamwork, communication, and decision-making in delivering timely and effective emergency surgical interventions.
  • To raise awareness about the unique challenges and complexities associated with emergency surgeries and their impact on patient care.
  • To facilitate hands-on training sessions and simulations to reinforce technical skills and procedural competencies relevant to emergency surgeries.
  • To feature keynote presentations from renowned experts in emergency surgery to share insights, experiences, and research findings.
  • To offer a supportive environment for networking and peer-to-peer learning, enabling attendees to share experiences, challenges, and best practices.
  • To inspire and motivate the next generation of surgical professionals to pursue careers in emergency surgery and contribute to advancing the field.

Fee, Date and Venue

  • Date : 13th April 2024 (Saturday)
  • Date : RILD Building, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW
  • Conference Fee : £10.00 (Members of Exeter Surgical Society);
    £15.00 (Non-Members of Exeter Surgical Society)
  • Number of Places : 50
  • Suitable for : Medical Students and Junior Doctors

About

Exeter Surgical Society is pleased to announce its Emergency Surgeries Conference. The event will serve as a platform to advance knowledge and expertise in emergency surgery. It will include keynote speakers, informative workshops, interactive discussions, and poster presentations. It is hoped that the event will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into emergent surgical techniques and the complexities and challenges faced by surgeons, as well as inspire and motivate the next generation of surgical professionals to pursue careers in emergency surgery. Delegates will also have the opportunity to showcase their research, learn from leading experts, and exchange ideas with peers.

Organisers

Conference Treasurer: Mr Harris Mangal
Publicity Officer: Mr Zac Lloyd Harries
Conference Leads: Miss Poppy Bowyer and Miss Subanki Srisakthivel
Workshop Leads : Mr Harris Mangal & Miss Helena Bellmann
Conference Secretary: Miss Larai Bowers
Talks Officer: Miss Helena Bellmann

Speaker

Dr Arina Pothas, MBBCh, MMed, FCS(SA)
General Surgery Resident
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa

Mr Ben Rossi MBChB, MClinEd, MRCS , FRCS
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

Dr Bruno Lazaro MD, Msc
Neurosurgeon
SBH Health System, Bronx, NY

Miss Sophie-Anne Welchman, MBBS, BSc, FRCS, LHTE, PhD
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

Dr Sharique Nazir, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FICS
Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon
Chief of Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at NYC Health and Hospital
Assistant Professor at Columbia University and Irwing Medical Centre