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PRASSA UK EAST OF ENGLAND

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Talks spread across University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, and University of East Anglia

EVENTS DESCRIPTION

A 4 part, in-person teaching series being run by the East of England university plastic surgery societies in association with PRASSA: We believe that one of the main barriers facing medical students interested in pursuing surgery is the lack of familiarity with the unparalleled surgical environment. We would like to share the secrets to making the most of surgical placements as a medical student. We hope that this will encourage individuals interested in surgery, with the hope to promote inclusivity and diversify the next generation of surgeons.

FURTHER INFOrmation

4 Sessions – delivered by plastic surgery trainees.

  1. Surviving the Surgical Environment: Diaries of a Surgical Trainee (Wednesday 24th April):

    • What you did during medical school to build surgical experience and any memorable surgical experiences. 

    • What you did during FY1 and 2 to prepare for CST and ST3 applications. 

    • Your experience of surgery so far, what you enjoy and don’t enjoy.

    • Tips and tricks for medical students interested in surgery

  2. A Synopsis of Surgical Instruments / How to assist as a medical student (Wednesday 8th May):

    • Discuss surgical terms and jargon.

    • Cover the various suture types and surgical instruments.

  3. Preparing for the Future: The Surgical Logbook (Wednesday 15th May):

    • Going through CST criteria.

    • What to do now to get points for the portfolios.

    • Validating surgeries.

  4. The Ins and Outs of Surgical Scrubbing, Gloving and Gowning (Wednesday 22nd May):

    • Hand washing. 

    • Practical event / workshop. 

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Learning objectives:

LO 1: To understand how and develop strategies to make the most of the surgical environment.

LO 2: Become comfortable in the surgical environment.

LO 3: Understand how to perform a surgical scrub and maintain the sterile field.

LO 4: Gain an understanding of the important surgical instruments and their uses (including surgical sutures).

LO 5: To feel confident assisting in theatre. LO 6: How to make the most of surgical placements during medical school.

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