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The Association ofSurgeons in Training

ASiT Surgical ConferenceGlasgow SECC | February 27th - March 1st

Conference Proceedings & Oral Abstracts

@ASiTofficial

facebook.com/asit.org

ASiT2015

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President’s Introduction

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ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme

Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)

Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)

Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30

Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow

President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani

Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30

RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-BottBreak 10.40 - 11.10

The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale

The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr. Vicky Osgood

ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations

13.10- 13.20

Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20

Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?

14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers

14.30 - 15.00 Professor Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff

Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 MercyshipsBreak 15.20 - 15.40

Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.

Mr Shafi Ahmed

ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15

ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre

Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]

Break 10.45 - 11.05

Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys

11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries

Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr. Matt Driver, Mr. Ed Dyson, Mr. Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)

Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15

You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]

Break 16.00 - 16.20

National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon

13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre

Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student

Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery

Mr James Glaseby and Mr Alex Vesy10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'

Various speakers

SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret

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ASiT Conference Programme

ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme

Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)

Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)

Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30

Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow

President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani

Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30

RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-Bott Break 10.40 - 11.10

The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale

The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr Vicky Osgood

ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations

13.10- 13.20

Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20

Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?

14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers

14.30 - 15.00 Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff

Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 Mercyships Break 15.20 - 15.40

Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.

Mr Shafi Ahmed

ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15

ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre

Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]

Break 10.45 - 11.05

Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys

11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries

Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr Matt Driver, Mr Ed Dyson, Mr Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)

Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15

You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]

Break 16.00 - 16.20

National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon

13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre

Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student

Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery

Mr James Glasbey and Mr Alex Vesey10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'

Various speakers

SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret

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ASiT Conference Programme

ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme

Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)

Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)

Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30

Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow

President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani

Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30

RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-Bott Break 10.40 - 11.10

The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale

The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr Vicky Osgood

ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations

13.10- 13.20

Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20

Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?

14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers

14.30 - 15.00 Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff

Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 Mercyships Break 15.20 - 15.40

Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.

Mr Shafi Ahmed

ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15

ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre

Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]

Break 10.45 - 11.05

Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys

11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries

Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr Matt Driver, Mr Ed Dyson, Mr Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)

Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15

You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]

Break 16.00 - 16.20

National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon

13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre

Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student

Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery

Mr James Glasbey and Mr Alex Vesey10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'

Various speakers

SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret

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ASiT Conference Parallel Sessions

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ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme

Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)

Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)

Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30

Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow

President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani

Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30

RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-Bott Break 10.40 - 11.10

The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale

The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr Vicky Osgood

ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations

13.10- 13.20

Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20

Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?

14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers

14.30 - 15.00 Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff

Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 Mercyships Break 15.20 - 15.40

Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.

Mr Shafi Ahmed

ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15

ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre

Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]

Break 10.45 - 11.05

Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys

11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries

Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr Matt Driver, Mr Ed Dyson, Mr Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)

Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15

You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]

Break 16.00 - 16.20

National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon

13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre

Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student

Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery

Mr James Glasbey and Mr Alex Vesey10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'

Various speakers

SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre

Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret

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ASiT Statistics for Surgeons

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ASiT Core Laparoscopic Skills Course

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ASiT Introductory Neurosurgical Skills Course

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ASiT/ RCSEng Leadership Course

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ASiT Mentoring Course

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ASiT Pre-Conference Courses

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ASiT Pre-Conference CoursesVenues

ASiT Core Laparoscopic Skills Course

ASiT Basic Skills in Vascular Surgery Course

ASiT Foundation Skills in Orthopaedics Course

ASiT Introductory Neurosurgical Skills Course

Beardmore Centre for Health ScienceGolden Jubilee National HospitalBeardmore StreetClydebankG81 4SA

T: 0141 951 5000 (contact Roisin Houston)

ASiT Mentoring Course

ASiT/ RCSEng Leadership Course

RCSEd Non-Technical Skills in Surgery (NOTSS) Workshop For Trainees

ASiT/SARS Research Skills Course

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Seminar Rooms 1 - 6Stobhill Hospital133 Balornock RoadGlasgowG21 3UW

T: 0141 201 3000

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The Ethicon Intraluminal Stapler (ILS)

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ASiT MedalSARS / ASiT Academic & Research Surgery PrizeASGBI / ASiT Short Paper PrizeASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education PrizeID Medical/ ASiT Medical Student PrizeRCSEng / ASiT Poster Presentation PrizeIJS Case Report PrizesASiT PLG Patient Safety Prize

TeachMeAnatomy.com Poster of Distinction Prize

Surgical Specialty Trainee PrizesOrthopaedic Research UK PrizeBASO~The Association of Cancer Surgery PrizeAUGIS Trainee Prize

ALSGBI Trainee Prize

Specialty Trainee Group PrizesASiT-AOT PrizeASiT-Rouleaux Club PrizeASiT-SURG PrizeASiT-PLASTA PrizeASiT-Dukes’ Club / ACPGBI PrizeASiT-Mammary Fold PrizeASiT-BNTA PrizeASiT-BAOMS PrizeASiT-Carrel Club Prize

ASiT-SOTA- Surgical Oncology Trainees Association Prize

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ASiT Conference Trainee Prizes

ASiT has again worked hard to organise a range of prestigious awards for the Annual Con-

ference. The following will be awarded to the best abstracts in their respective categories.

ASiT Medal

Sponsored by Ansell, ASiT’s most prestigious prize is awarded to the best

presentation from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring

abstracts delivered as part of the ASiT Medal oral presentation session. The winner is presented

with the ASiT Medal and invited to present their work in the ASiT Session at the Association of

Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Congress.

SARS / ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize

Awarded in conjunction with the Society of Academic and Research Surgery, this sur-

gical trainee prize rewards high quality clinical and basic science research. The prize

winner is selected following the SARS oral presentation session, and is judged by members of the

SARS Council in conjunction with ASiT. The winner is invited to present their work in the ASiT

Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Con-

gress.

ASGBI / ASiT Short Paper Prize

Awarded in conjunction with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland,

this rewards the best oral presentation not qualifying for the ASiT Medal or the SARS/

ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize. The prize is awarded to the surgical trainee

giving the best presentation in this session. The winner is invited to present their work in

the ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Interna-

tional Surgical Congress, and receives complimentary registration for the meeting.

ASiT / Elsevier Medical Student Prize

The highest scoring abstracts with an undergraduate medical student as the first au-

thor are selected for the prestigious medical student prize presentation session. The

prize is awarded to the medical student giving the best presentation in this session.

ASiT / Royal College of Surgeons of England Poster Prize

Sponsored by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this prestigeous

prize is awarded to the highest scoring poster presented at the ASiT Confer-

ence. All abstracts selected for presentation as posters are assessed and

marked over the course of the weekend. The ASiT / RCSEng Poster Presentation Prize of £200 is

awarded to the highest scoring authors.

IJS Case Report Prizes

Awarded in conjunction with the ASiT-affiliated International Journal of Surgery (IJS),

these prizes reward the two best surgical case reports presented at the ASiT Confer-

ence. Elsevier's new PubMed-indexed online surgical journal International Journal of

Surgery Case Reports is a companion journal to the IJS, and is dedicated to publish-

ing case reports only. The winners will be invited to submit their full case reports for

publication in IJS Case Reports, and pending successful peer-review the £250+ pub-

lication fee will be waived.

ASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education Prize

Awarded in conjunction with our Platinum Partner Ethicon, ASiT’s Surgical

Education Prize was established in 2012 and is awarded to the best training related presentation

from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring abstracts delivered in the oral

presentation session. The winner is presented with £200 and invited to present their work in the

ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical

Congress.

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ASiT Conference Research & Audit Trainee PrizesASGBI / ASiT Short Paper Prize(^HYKLK�PU�JVUQ\UJ[PVU�^P[O�[OL�(ZZVJPH[PVU�VM�:\YNLVUZ�VM�.YLH[�)YP[HPU�HUK�0YLSHUK��[OPZ�YL^HYKZ�[OL�ILZ[�VYHS�WYLZLU[H[PVU�UV[�X\HSPM`PUN�MVY�[OL�(:P;�4LKHS�VY�[OL�:(9:��(:0;�(JHKLTPJ� �9LZLHYJO�:\YNLY`�7YPaL��;OL�WYPaL�PZ�H^HYKLK�[V�[OL�Z\YNPJHS�[YHPULL�NP]PUN�[OL�ILZ[�WYLZLU[H[PVU�PU�[OPZ�ZLZZPVU��;OL�^PUULY�PZ�PU]P[LK�[V�WYLZLU[�[OLPY^VYR�PU�[OL�(:P;�:LZZPVU�H[�[OL�(ZZVJPH[PVU�VM�:\YNLVUZ�VM�.YLH[�)YP[HPU�HUK�0YLSHUK�0U[LYUH[PVUHS�:\YNPJHS�*VUNYLZZ��HUK�YLJLP]LZ�JVTWSPTLU[HY`�[OYLL�KH`�YLNPZ[YH[PVU�MVY�[OL�TLL[PUN

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ASiT Conference Trainee Prizes

ASiT has again worked hard to organise a range of prestigious awards for the Annual Con-

ference. The following will be awarded to the best abstracts in their respective categories.

ASiT Medal

Sponsored by Ansell, ASiT’s most prestigious prize is awarded to the best

presentation from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring

abstracts delivered as part of the ASiT Medal oral presentation session. The winner is presented

with the ASiT Medal and invited to present their work in the ASiT Session at the Association of

Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Congress.

SARS / ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize

Awarded in conjunction with the Society of Academic and Research Surgery, this sur-

gical trainee prize rewards high quality clinical and basic science research. The prize

winner is selected following the SARS oral presentation session, and is judged by members of the

SARS Council in conjunction with ASiT. The winner is invited to present their work in the ASiT

Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Con-

gress.

ASGBI / ASiT Short Paper Prize

Awarded in conjunction with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland,

this rewards the best oral presentation not qualifying for the ASiT Medal or the SARS/

ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize. The prize is awarded to the surgical trainee

giving the best presentation in this session. The winner is invited to present their work in

the ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Interna-

tional Surgical Congress, and receives complimentary registration for the meeting.

ASiT / Elsevier Medical Student Prize

The highest scoring abstracts with an undergraduate medical student as the first au-

thor are selected for the prestigious medical student prize presentation session. The

prize is awarded to the medical student giving the best presentation in this session.

ASiT / Royal College of Surgeons of England Poster Prize

Sponsored by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this prestigeous

prize is awarded to the highest scoring poster presented at the ASiT Confer-

ence. All abstracts selected for presentation as posters are assessed and

marked over the course of the weekend. The ASiT / RCSEng Poster Presentation Prize of £200 is

awarded to the highest scoring authors.

IJS Case Report Prizes

Awarded in conjunction with the ASiT-affiliated International Journal of Surgery (IJS),

these prizes reward the two best surgical case reports presented at the ASiT Confer-

ence. Elsevier's new PubMed-indexed online surgical journal International Journal of

Surgery Case Reports is a companion journal to the IJS, and is dedicated to publish-

ing case reports only. The winners will be invited to submit their full case reports for

publication in IJS Case Reports, and pending successful peer-review the £250+ pub-

lication fee will be waived.

ASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education Prize

Awarded in conjunction with our Platinum Partner Ethicon, ASiT’s Surgical

Education Prize was established in 2012 and is awarded to the best training related presentation

from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring abstracts delivered in the oral

presentation session. The winner is presented with £200 and invited to present their work in the

ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical

Congress.

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ASiT Conference Trainee Prizes

ASiT has again worked hard to organise a range of prestigious awards for the Annual Con-

ference. The following will be awarded to the best abstracts in their respective categories.

ASiT Medal

Sponsored by Ansell, ASiT’s most prestigious prize is awarded to the best

presentation from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring

abstracts delivered as part of the ASiT Medal oral presentation session. The winner is presented

with the ASiT Medal and invited to present their work in the ASiT Session at the Association of

Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Congress.

SARS / ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize

Awarded in conjunction with the Society of Academic and Research Surgery, this sur-

gical trainee prize rewards high quality clinical and basic science research. The prize

winner is selected following the SARS oral presentation session, and is judged by members of the

SARS Council in conjunction with ASiT. The winner is invited to present their work in the ASiT

Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Con-

gress.

ASGBI / ASiT Short Paper Prize

Awarded in conjunction with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland,

this rewards the best oral presentation not qualifying for the ASiT Medal or the SARS/

ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize. The prize is awarded to the surgical trainee

giving the best presentation in this session. The winner is invited to present their work in

the ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Interna-

tional Surgical Congress, and receives complimentary registration for the meeting.

ASiT / Elsevier Medical Student Prize

The highest scoring abstracts with an undergraduate medical student as the first au-

thor are selected for the prestigious medical student prize presentation session. The

prize is awarded to the medical student giving the best presentation in this session.

ASiT / Royal College of Surgeons of England Poster Prize

Sponsored by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this prestigeous

prize is awarded to the highest scoring poster presented at the ASiT Confer-

ence. All abstracts selected for presentation as posters are assessed and

marked over the course of the weekend. The ASiT / RCSEng Poster Presentation Prize of £200 is

awarded to the highest scoring authors.

IJS Case Report Prizes

Awarded in conjunction with the ASiT-affiliated International Journal of Surgery (IJS),

these prizes reward the two best surgical case reports presented at the ASiT Confer-

ence. Elsevier's new PubMed-indexed online surgical journal International Journal of

Surgery Case Reports is a companion journal to the IJS, and is dedicated to publish-

ing case reports only. The winners will be invited to submit their full case reports for

publication in IJS Case Reports, and pending successful peer-review the £250+ pub-

lication fee will be waived.

ASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education Prize

Awarded in conjunction with our Platinum Partner Ethicon, ASiT’s Surgical

Education Prize was established in 2012 and is awarded to the best training related presentation

from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring abstracts delivered in the oral

presentation session. The winner is presented with £200 and invited to present their work in the

ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical

Congress.

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2UWKRSDHGLF�5HVHDUFK�8.�3UL]H�Orthopaedic Research UK is an independent research charity in the field of orthopaedic science. It was founded in 1989 by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ronald Furlong, FRCS, and was previously known as the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation. The objectives of the Charity include the advancement of medical education and research. In particular the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge by funding research and training, along with encouraging co-operation between surgeons, scientists and engineers working in the orthopaedic field. Orthopaedic Research UK has established its rightful place as one of the most important names in orthopaedic research in the UK. This prize will be awarded for the best orthopaedic related abstract submitted to the ASiT Conference. The winner will receive £150 and a certificate from ORUK.

BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery Prize��BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. Their mission statement is to promote the science and art of cancer surgery, for the benefit of the patient, and to encourage and showcase cancer research for public good. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland. It owns, with the European organisation, ESSO, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, EJSO – its highly respected research journal. Almost 800 surgeons and affiliated colleagues comprise the BASO ~ ACS membership. The BASO~ACS Trainee Prize will be awarded for the best abstract relating to the "science and practice of cancer surgery". The winner will receive £200.

AUGIS Trainee Prize The objectives of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) of Great Britain and Ireland are to improve the delivery, results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment. The prize will be awarded for the best upper GI surgery related abstract submitted to the ASiT conference. The winner will receive £100 17 (ASiT logo)

2UWKRSDHGLF�5HVHDUFK�8.�3UL]H�Orthopaedic Research UK is an independent research charity in the field of orthopaedic science. It was founded in 1989 by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ronald Furlong, FRCS, and was previously known as the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation. The objectives of the Charity include the advancement of medical education and research. In particular the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge by funding research and training, along with encouraging co-operation between surgeons, scientists and engineers working in the orthopaedic field. Orthopaedic Research UK has established its rightful place as one of the most important names in orthopaedic research in the UK. This prize will be awarded for the best orthopaedic related abstract submitted to the ASiT Conference. The winner will receive £150 and a certificate from ORUK.

BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery Prize��BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. Their mission statement is to promote the science and art of cancer surgery, for the benefit of the patient, and to encourage and showcase cancer research for public good. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland. It owns, with the European organisation, ESSO, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, EJSO – its highly respected research journal. Almost 800 surgeons and affiliated colleagues comprise the BASO ~ ACS membership. The BASO~ACS Trainee Prize will be awarded for the best abstract relating to the "science and practice of cancer surgery". The winner will receive £200.

AUGIS Trainee Prize The objectives of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) of Great Britain and Ireland are to improve the delivery, results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment. The prize will be awarded for the best upper GI surgery related abstract submitted to the ASiT conference. The winner will receive £100 17 (ASiT logo)

2UWKRSDHGLF�5HVHDUFK�8.�3UL]H�Orthopaedic Research UK is an independent research charity in the field of orthopaedic science. It was founded in 1989 by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ronald Furlong, FRCS, and was previously known as the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation. The objectives of the Charity include the advancement of medical education and research. In particular the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge by funding research and training, along with encouraging co-operation between surgeons, scientists and engineers working in the orthopaedic field. Orthopaedic Research UK has established its rightful place as one of the most important names in orthopaedic research in the UK. This prize will be awarded for the best orthopaedic related abstract submitted to the ASiT Conference. The winner will receive £150 and a certificate from ORUK.

BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery Prize��BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. Their mission statement is to promote the science and art of cancer surgery, for the benefit of the patient, and to encourage and showcase cancer research for public good. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland. It owns, with the European organisation, ESSO, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, EJSO – its highly respected research journal. Almost 800 surgeons and affiliated colleagues comprise the BASO ~ ACS membership. The BASO~ACS Trainee Prize will be awarded for the best abstract relating to the "science and practice of cancer surgery". The winner will receive £200.

AUGIS Trainee Prize The objectives of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) of Great Britain and Ireland are to improve the delivery, results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment. The prize will be awarded for the best upper GI surgery related abstract submitted to the ASiT conference. The winner will receive £100

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$/6*%,�7UDLQHH�3UL]H��The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland is the premier professional association in the field of laparoscopic surgery. ALS aims to foster developments in laparoscopic surgery, to provide a structure for training, to promote educational and academic objectives and to act as a liaison under the umbrella of the Association of Surgeons with the surgical Royal Colleges, the Specialist Advisory Committee and other surgical and academic bodies.This prize will be awarded for the best laparoscopic surgery related abstract submitted to the ASiT conference. The winner will receive £250 and free registration at the following ALSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting.

Specialty Trainee Group Prizes

ASiT are pleased to have joined forces with a number of surgical specialty trainee JURXSV�WR�UHZDUG�WKH�EHVW�DEVWUDFWV�ZLWKLQ�WKHLU�UHVSHFWLYH�ILHOGV���7KH�DEVWUDFWV�and resulting posters and/or oral presentations will be peer reviewed by a combined panel of ASiT and specialty trainee group representatives.

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ASiT Platinum Corporate Sponsor

ETHICON Products are delighted to be Platinum sponsors of ASiT once again in 2015.

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ETHICON remain committed to the Professional Education of surgeons in training through first class training pathways. These pathways deliver in-depth training in hernia surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery and laparoscopic colorectal surgery, tailored to meet the needs of surgeons in their final two years of training. The objective is to en- hance patient outcomes. �

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Wesleyan Medical Sickness specialises in providing financial planning services for the medical profession. Our Financial Consultants are trained to understand the specific needs of hospital doctors and are dedicated to helping you plan for a more secure financial future.

We understand that doctors have a unique career path with different financial needs at every stage. As your financial circumstances change, so will our recommendations and we work hard to understand the issues that affect your career.

Working hard - Throughout your career as a hospital doctor, people are constantly asking you for advice, but when do you get the chance to talk to a specialist about what you need? Our Financial Consult- ants can help with your professional and personal financial needs.

We can advise on:

x Income protection and life assurance Savings and investments* Schools and university fees planning

x Pensions, including the NHS pension scheme and retirement planning Mortgages Inheritance tax mitigation

x Insurance* * Home, motor and travel insurance is arranged by Wesleyan for Professionals. Deposit accounts, loans and savings are provided by Wesleyan Bank. To arrange a no-obligation financial review call 0808 100 1884 or visit www.wesleyan.co.uk to find your local Financial Consultant.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a standard setting body for Surgery in the UK. We support trainees throughout their careers from pre-medical students through to retiring consultants. We are able to provide information and guidance on Courses and Careers in Surgery.

The Education department at the RCS run a number of courses across the UK for Medical Students upwards including a number of speciality courses.

The Opportunities in Surgery Team provide careers support and advice to all groups and oversee the Women in Surgery and Affiliates projects on behalf of the RCS.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PE 020 7405 3474

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�The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is the only multidisciplinary Royal College in the UK.

Founded in 1599 and now with over 10,000 physicians, surgeons, dental professionals and specialists in the field of travel and podiatric medicine, the College has developed a reputation for providing high quality, relevant, postgraduate education, continuing professional development and an array of examinations and assessment in key centres worldwide. A wide range of surgical skills training courses is also on offer at our state of the art Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre (CASC) at the University of Glasgow.

In partnership with the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland we are jointly responsible for setting standards of surgical training and assessments and protecting professional integrity. �

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Based in Bristol, Limbs & Things was recently recognised for its innovative contribution to skills training with the Queens Award for Enterprise Innovation. Limbs & Things designs, manufactures and supplies medical skills training products throughout the world. The in-house design and manufacturing process balances traditional craft-base techniques with the latest technologies. Founded in 1990 by medical artist, Margot Cooper, Limbs & Things collaborates the leading clinicians to ensure our products meet the curriculum needs of tomorrow’s doctors and nurses. The comprehensive range, including simulators for physical examination, basic procedures and specialist surgical skills, enables students and healthcare professionals to establish skills and refine techniques via realistic experience. This brings improved practitioner confidence and ultimately better patient care. We are pleased to introduce the Inovus Pyxus range of laparoscopic skills trainers, including portable units ideal for take home training, as well as packages suitable for groups. Please visit our stand and have a go yourself.Go to our website www.limbsandthings.com for further information. ����

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Ansell is a global leader in protection solutions. Ansell designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of hand and arm protection solutions, clothing and condoms. Industrial workers, healthcare professionals and patients, and consumers around the world invariably associate Ansell with premium quality, optimal protection and superior comfort.

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Mr Shafi Ahmed

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Mr Bill Allum

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Dr Neil Bacon

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Mr Aneel Bhangu

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Mr Benjamin J Challacombe

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Emma Davies

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Dr Francis Dunn

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Mr Gareth Griffiths

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Mr James Kirkby-Bott

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Miss Clare Marx

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Vimal Gokani
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Mr Sai Prasad

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Mr Muhammad Quraishi

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ASiT Oral Presentation Prize AbstractsASiT Medal 1

To evaluate the effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on the hearing outcome in patients with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

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ASiT Oral Presentation Prize AbstractsASiT Medal 7

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A prognostic indicator in rectal cancer surgery: Lymph node ratio in neo-adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy (CRTx)

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Mortality and infection associated with External Ventricular Drains (EVD) in a Regional Neurosurgical Unit.

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Patterns of disease persistence and recurrence in re-operative parathyroidectomy.

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Exhibition Floor Plan

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3,000

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-G,1,3+4

2,285(m

2 )41.5x39.0x26.0(m)

24,587(sqft)

136’2”x127’10”x85’3”

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300

150

60200

300

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330(m

2 )19.2x21.0x3.6(m)

3,550(sqft)

63’0”x69’0”x11’7”

Gala

120

7045

100

140

-1

154(m

2 )14.8x10.6x2.6(m)

1,660(sqft)

48’5”x34’8”x8’4”

Gala1

6035

2250

70-

176(m

2 )10.9x7x2.6(m)

820(sqft)

35’8”x23’2”x8’4”

Gala2

6035

2250

70-

183(m

2 )10.9x7.6x2.6(m)

891(sqft)

35’8”x24’9”x8’4”

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250

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500

120

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5,344(sqft)

86’2”x61’7”x29’6”

Alsh

220

115

2x30

100

230

60G

233(m

2 )21.6x10.8x3.5(m)

2,510(sqft)

70’9”x35’5”x11’6”

Alsh1or2

9658

3050

115

24G

117(m

2 )10.6x11x3.5(m)

1,259(sqft)

34’8”x36’1”x11’6”

Boisdale

220

115

2x30

100

230

60G

233(m

2 )21.6x10.8x3.5(m)

2,510(sqft)

70’9”x35’5”x11’6”

Boisdale1or2

9658

3050

115

24G

117(m

2 )10.6x11x3.5(m)

1,259(sqft)

34’8”x36’1”x11’6”

Carron

200

100

2x30

85200

481

199(m

2 )18.3x10.9x3(m)

2,141(sqft)

60’1”x35’8”x10’2”

Carron1or2

8450

3043

100

241

101(m

2 )9x11.2x3(m)

1,086(sqft)

29’6”x36’8”x10’2”

Dochart

200

100

2x30

85200

481

199(m

2 )18.3x10.9x3(m)

2,141(sqft)

60’1”x35’8”x10’2”

Dochart1or2

8450

3043

100

241

101(m

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1,086(sqft)

29’6”x36’8”x10’2”

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3015

1515

35-

G35(m

2 )5.9x5.9x2.5(m)

376(sqft)

19’3”x19’3”x8’2”

Fyne

3015

1515

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376(sqft)

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126

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132(m

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Leven

100

5725

50120

361

111(m

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1,194(sqft)

40’0”x30’2”x8’11”

Morar

5030

2025

6012

164(m

2 )10.6x6.0x2.7(m)

689(sqft)

34’8”x19’7”x8’11”

Ness

5030

2025

6012

164(m

2 )10.6x6.0x2.7(m)

689(sqft)

34’8”x19’7”x8’11”

Leven,Morar&Ness

200

117

65100

240

-1

238(m

2 )19.8x12.2x2.7(m)

2,560(sqft)

65’0”x40’0”x8’11”

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360

140

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500

144

G775(m

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8,339(sqft)

91’6”x71’5”x12’8”

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2,500

950

-1,000

2,050

504

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24,909(sqft)

168’4”x145’1”x29’6”

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5,000

2,000

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5,000

1,152

G5,095(m

2 )82.1x59.7x9.0(m)

54,822(sqft)

269’4”x195’9”x29’6”

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10,000

3,750

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12,000

2,196

G10,065(m

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108,299(sqft)

378’7”x268’0”x29’6”

HighBayareaHt:65’6”

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4,000

1,500

-2,000

4,000

1,002

G4,105(m

2 )81.6x44.5x9.0(m)

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Exhibitor List

PLATINUM

Ethicon

SILVER

MDUCooke Medical

ID MedicalRCPSGRCSEdRCSEng

STANDARD

Swann-MortonGAB Exhibitions (Oxford University Press)

T&F AcademicSmith & Nephew

R&D Surgical PasTest

eoSurgicalAnsellESSQSurg

WesleyanWiley (BJS)

Touch SurgeryLimbs & Things

Africa Health PlacementsMercy Ships

Elsevier

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