Our second event for 2019, Diversity in Surgery, is set to be a smash hit. Join us as we discuss diversity and equality in surgery, followed by new and exciting advanced and basic surgical skills workshops.

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WHERE: University of Notre Dame, ND35 Level 3

 

WHEN: Friday, 10th May 2019 at 18:00

 

The event will start with dinner being served, followed by a keynote address from world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon and pioneer of the osseointegration technique, Associate Professor Munjed Al Muderis. Following the keynote, there will be a breakout session where students will get the opportunity to attend two of six different workshops split into two 45 minute sessions. The full agenda is below: 

 

6:00- 6:30pm - Dinner and light refreshments served 

6:30- 7:15pm - Introduction and eynote address by Associate Professor Munjed Al Muderis

7:15- 8:00pm - Station 1 

8:00- 8:45pm - Station 2

-- event concludes-- 

 

Students will have the opportunity to attend 2 of the following workshops:

1. Laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)
2. Plastics and Wound Healing
3. Orthopaedics (fracture fixation)
4. Obstetrics and Gynaecology (episiotomy)
5. General Surgery (cyst removal)
6. Suturing

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Preferences for workshops can be submitted when registering for a ticket. 

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Registrations open 1st of May 2019 at 18:00

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COST: This is a free event, courtesy of the support from our sponsors

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Workshops will consist of 15-25 students and run for a total of 45 minutes unless otherwise indicated.

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This event is open to all NDASS members regardless of skill levels. If you are not already a member join now.