iNUGSC Conference 2025

8^th - 9^th March 2025
Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH

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Aims and Objectives

To introduce delegates to a wide range of surgical specialties through expert-led panel discussions.
To provide hands-on experience with surgical techniques, including suturing, flap reconstruction, and VR simulations.
To equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong surgical portfolio and prepare for future applications.
To offer opportunities for delegates to network with surgeons, trainees, and like-minded peers in a supportive environment.
To make surgical training more accessible by providing interactive and engaging learning experiences for students of all levels.

Date and Venue

Date : 8^th - 9^th March 2025
Venue : Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH
Number of places available : 300
Conference fee : £32.00
Suitable for : Medical Students

Organisers

Miss Julia Wozniak
Miss Anindita Chatterjee
Miss Ayman Asaria

About

The iNUGSC conference 2025 offers medical students the opportunity to explore surgical careers, develop hands-on skills, and network with peers and professionals.

Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in specialty panels, VR workshops, and simulation sessions to gain insight into surgical practice. Those with a keen interest in surgery can us the opportunity to enhance their portfolios and refine techniques in suturing and flap reconstruction workshops.

Open to students of all levels, iNUGSC 2025 aims to make surgery more accessible and equip attendees with valuable skills for their future careers.

Aims and Objectives

To introduce delegates to a wide range of surgical specialties through expert-led panel discussions.
To provide hands-on experience with surgical techniques, including suturing, flap reconstruction, and VR simulations.
To equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong surgical portfolio and prepare for future applications.
To offer opportunities for delegates to network with surgeons, trainees, and like-minded peers in a supportive environment.
To make surgical training more accessible by providing interactive and engaging learning experiences for students of all levels.
To introduce delegates to a wide range of surgical specialties through expert-led panel discussions.
To provide hands-on experience with surgical techniques, including suturing, flap reconstruction, and VR simulations.
To equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong surgical portfolio and prepare for future applications.
To offer opportunities for delegates to network with surgeons, trainees, and like-minded peers in a supportive environment.
To make surgical training more accessible by providing interactive and engaging learning experiences for students of all levels.
To introduce delegates to a wide range of surgical specialties through expert-led panel discussions.
To provide hands-on experience with surgical techniques, including suturing, flap reconstruction, and VR simulations.
To equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong surgical portfolio and prepare for future applications.
To offer opportunities for delegates to network with surgeons, trainees, and like-minded peers in a supportive environment.
To make surgical training more accessible by providing interactive and engaging learning experiences for students of all levels.

Speakers

Dr Azad Najar, MD, FEBU
Consultant Urologist
American University of Kurdistan

Dr Mahmoud Hariri, MD, PhD
University of Aleppo

Mr Riaz Agha, MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCS(Plast)
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Harley Street
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Surgery

Professor Anna David, MBBS, MD, FRCOG
Consultant in Maternal and Fetal Health
University College London Hospitals (UCLH)

Professor Jag Dhanda, MBBS, BDS, PhD, FRCS(OMFS)
Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Kent University Hospital

Miss Vickie Lee, MBBS, FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon
Imperial College London

Workshop Tutors

Miss Radha Graham, MBBS, MRCOG
Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist
University College London Hospitals (UCLH)

Ms Antonia Fotiou, MBBS, FRCS(Plast)
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Nicosia General Hospital

Dr Alex Ng, MBBS
University College London (UCL)

Mr Huthayfa Ghanem, MBChB, MSc, MRCSEd
Consultant in Vascular Medicine and Vascular Surgery
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Dr Elizabeth Vincent, MBBS, MEd, FHEA
Education Fellow in Clinical Simulation
Chief Financial Officer (GASOC) | Paediatric Surgery Lead (SIGAf)

Mr Satheesh Iype, MBBS, MS, MPhil (Cantab), FRCS, MCh
Consultant HPB Surgeon
Royal Free Hospital, London

Mr S. Alam Hannan, BSc (Hons), MBBS, AKC, MRCS (Eng), FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist
University College London Hospitals (UCLH)

Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran, MA (Oxon), BMedSci (Hons), PhD, PGCertMedLaw, FRCS (Urol), FEBU, PhD
Lead for Urology
Cleveland Clinic London

Ms Temilade Adewoyin, MBBS, FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Barts and The London

Abstract Submission

Abstracts are welcomed from attending delegates on all aspects of research related to medicine and healthcare. Submissions must not exceed 350 words and must include the following subheadings: Background, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion. Author names should not be included in the abstract.

The best three abstract submissions will be selected for oral presentations (7 minutes with 2 minutes for questions). The remainder of the accepted abstracts will be invited to present a poster.

A maximum of two delegates may present the submission, and presenters will be required to register to attend the conference.

Submissions must be in Harvard format and may be submitted via the following link. They must be received no later than midnight on 22^nd May 2024. https://app.medall.org/event-listings/south-west-medical-undergraduate-conference-2024