Date: 8 October 2025 - 30 April 2026
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Event information:
The SurgStar Teaching Series is an innovative initiative established in 2024 under the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Society by myself, with the support of Professor Richard Haywood, to address gaps in undergraduate surgical training at UEA. The first series in 2024–2025 consisted of six plastic surgery–themed sessions, ranging from basic suturing to microsurgery and tendon repair. Building on its success and feedback from attendees requesting a broader curriculum, the series has now moved to the Norwich Undergraduate Surgical Society for 2025–2026. This expansion enables the inclusion of more sessions and a greater variety of surgical subspecialties while maintaining its core aim of providing accessible, low-cost, and hands-on skills training. Sessions are held 1–2 times per month, with a mix of talks and practical workshops, and practical sessions take place on the University campus in the Anatomy Suite, Queens Building. Our goal is to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of surgery while enhancing their overall clinical competencies. By making this education accessible, we aim to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, can gain valuable practical experience and skills, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and well-rounded medical education in the field of surgery.
Registration fees:
Internal UEA Students:
£3 Members,
£5 Non-Members
External:
£5 Non-Member
Registration:
Through university website for in person / sign up online and MedAll for live streaming of talk