Aims and Objectives
- To introduce delegates to the field of global surgery and inspire medical students to be advocates for change.
- To provide an introduction to the key themes and challenges in global surgery
- To inspire delegates to pursue careers in global surgery and to become advocates for safe, affordable and timely surgical care worldwide
- To learn about the latest innovations in technology and the future of global surgery
- To provide delegates with practical teaching in surgical skills
- To provide an insight into surgical career paths and provide advice for surgical applications
Fee, Date and Venue
- Date : 29th April 2022 (Saturday)
- Venue : RILD lecture theatre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
- Conference Fee : £6.00 per person
- Number of Places : 90
- Suitable for : Medical students and Foundation year doctors 1 and 2
About
The Exeter Global Surgery Conference is hosted by The University of Exeter Surgical Society at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The aim of the conference is to bring delegates from the student community together and provide inspiration with regard to the different fields of surgery and a role in global surgery. The event seeks to give insight into some of the issues around Global surgery including inequities, ethics, advocacy, partnership working, and sustainability. In addition the event will highlight some of the emerging technologies and innovations which will guide the future of surgery in the global context.The conference will provide a platform for sharing and discussing challenges and opportunities in the field and building collaborations among individuals and organisations working in global surgery. A number of surgical workshops will provide delegates with an opportunity for practical teaching.
The event seeks to provoke discussion about the future of surgery in the Global context, whilst providing an exciting and interactive day for delegates.
Speakers
Professor Jag Dhanda, BSc(hons), BDS, MFDSRCS (Eng), MBBS, MRCS(Eng), PhD, FRCS(OMFS),
Founder of Virtual Reality in Medicine and Surgery (VRiMS). Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgeon at Queen Victoria Hospital
Miss Rebekka Troller, MD, FMH
General Surgeon at Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Hanna Kaade, MD
General Surgery and Emergency Medicine Specialist. Health Advisor at German Red Cross
Professor Vikram Devaraj, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast Surg), PG Dip (Clin Ed), SFHEA
Associate Professor at the University of Exeter. Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Nuffield Hospital, Exeter
Mr Christoph McAllen, MBChB, FRCS, BOA
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Lead Surgeon, Trauma team at Future Health Africa.
Mr Peter Simcock, MBChB, DO, FRCP, FRCS, FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust
Dr Joao Valverde, MD
Core Surgical Trainee at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Mr Rob Bethune, MA (Cantab), MBBS (hons), MSc, FRCS
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust
Workshop Tutors
Professor Vikram Devaraj MB ChB, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Plast Surg), PG Dip (Clin Ed), SFHEA
Mr Benjamin Rossi, MBChB, MClinED, MRCS
Dr Joao Valverde, MD
Dr Emily Jane O’Malley, MBBS
Dr Aye Myintmo, MBBS
Dr Haider Merchant, BMBS, MSc
Dr Miriam Beattie, BMBS
Dr Taona Nyamapfene, BMBS
Organisers
Miss Eleanor Priestnall
Conference Co-Lead
Miss Maria Coelho
Conference Co-Lead
Mr Harry True
Workshop Lead
Miss Lara Hogan
Exeter Surgical Society Co-President
Miss Maria Fernandese
Exeter Surgical Society Co-President
Miss Eden Leaper
Workshop Secretary
Miss Brigith Benny
Conference Co-Secretary
Mr George True
Conference Co-Secretary
Mr Muhammad Zarif Miszua Anuar
Publicity Officer
Mr Zac Harries
Publicity Officer
Mr Pablo Santander
Treasurer
Miss Naabil Khan
Talks Officer
