Surgical Interest Association - Surgia

Surgical Interest Association - Surgia Surgia’s vision is to create and inspire the surgical leaders of tomorrow. Each year, Surgia holds at least 40 in person or online events for its members.

The Surgical Interest Association (Surgia) is a not-for-profit, student-run society based at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, currently in its 11th year of establishment. Surgia serves as a nexus, uniting surgically inclined medical students, junior doctors, and senior consultants from the Gold Coast and its surrounding regions. The Gold Coast, renowned as one of the most rapidly growing health regions in the country, houses prominent institutions such as the Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital, and cutting-edge medical teaching facilities at Griffith University. This environment offers a unique learning opportunity that Surgia is keen to leverage for the benefit of its members. Since its inception in 2012, Surgia has grown exponentially, boasting over 4000 lifelong student members and over 80 professional members and alumni actively engaged in the organisation. Aligned with its commitment to enhancing students’ interest in surgery, teaching surgical skills, and inspiring future surgeons, Surgia has forged strategic partnerships with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) and the Australasian Students' Surgical Association (ASSA). In 2024, Surgia aims to expand its presence in the Sunshine Coast, and develop even more practical workshops for its students at both campuses. For student or sponsorship enquiries, please email admin@surgia.org
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🚨 Applications NOW OPEN – 2025/2026 ASSA Executive Committee 🚨Ready to take your surgical leadership to the next level?T...
13/09/2025

🚨 Applications NOW OPEN – 2025/2026 ASSA Executive Committee 🚨

Ready to take your surgical leadership to the next level?

The Australasian Students’ Surgical Association (ASSA) is now calling for applications for senior Executive positions:

💼 President
💼 Vice-President External (VPE)
💼 Vice-President Internal (VPI)

This is your chance to:

✅ Shape the future of surgical student advocacy across Australia & New Zealand

✅ Connect with different surgical societies

✅ Work alongside leaders in surgery

🗓 Deadline: 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 14th September 2025

📩 Apply now: Send your CV & cover letter to elections@anzsurgsocs.org

For full role descriptions & details, check out link in bio.

Don’t miss this opportunity to Dare to Dream and lead the surgical student community forward! 🌏✂️

🚨🚨🚨ATTENTION ALL THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS*THE INTERNAL QUALIFICATION FOR THE 2025 SURGICAL SKILLS COMPETITION HAS BEEN RES...
05/09/2025

🚨🚨🚨ATTENTION ALL THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS

*THE INTERNAL QUALIFICATION FOR THE 2025 SURGICAL SKILLS COMPETITION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED*

📆 Date: Wednesday 10th September

⏰ Practice Session: 6pm

⏰ Qualifying Starts: 7pm

📍 Location: G40 7.102A + B

GET READY TO TAKE YOUR SURGICAL SKILLS TO A COMPETITIVE LEVEL!! PROVE YOUR SELF TO QUALIFY FOR TEAM GRIFFITH TO TAKE ON OTHER UNIVERSITIES!!

For tickets, team registration and more details see the FB event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/griffith-surgical-skills-quali/977446301151905/

RACS was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the QSIC 2025 Conference.It was a pleasure connecting with so many passionate pre...
27/08/2025

RACS was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the QSIC 2025 Conference.
It was a pleasure connecting with so many passionate prevocational doctors and future surgeons. We're committed to supporting you at every stage of your journey toward surgical fellowship.

Missed us at the event? Visit our website to learn how RACS can support your surgical career.

27/08/2025

Surgia Mega Workshop (SC) Station 3 Reveal....

25/08/2025

✂️ Station 2: Advanced Suturing
Whether you’re brand new to suturing or already confident with the basics, this station is for you.
🔹 Beginners - consolidate your simple interrupted and mattress sutures under expert guidance
🔹 Intermediate/Advanced - level up with subcuticular closure and advanced stitch patterns used in plastics and general surgery
🔹 Gain insider tips on precision, symmetry, and tissue handling
From foundational skills to finesse, this is the perfect opportunity to build confidence and refine your technique in a supportive environment.

Find out more on our event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C77WPZZD1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

22/08/2025

🎟️ Surgia’s MEGA WORKSHOP 2025 TICKETS OUT NOW! 🎟️

The wait is over — tickets for MEGA WORKSHOP 2025 are officially live! ✨

Join us on Wednesday 10th September, 6:30 PM at the SCHI Auditorium for an evening of hands-on surgical skill building, small-group teaching, and expert guidance from experienced surgeons.
🪡 4 surgical stations
✂️ Hands-on skills
👩‍⚕️ Expert guidance from surgeons
💥 An unforgettable night of learning
With the help of surgeons, this evening offers the opportunity to refine core skills, explore advanced techniques, meet people with similar surgical interests and gain confidence in a supportive small-group environment.
Spots are limited and this workshop always sells out fast — so don’t wait! Secure your place today and get ready to roll up your sleeves.

🎟️ find tickets here: ⁦https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=39385⁩⁩

follow our event page: ⁦https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCnbUkcVn/

🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION ALL THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS!!!Are you ready to take your surgical skills to a competitive level? We’re here...
21/08/2025

🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION ALL THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS!!!

Are you ready to take your surgical skills to a competitive level?

We’re here to announce that the INTERNAL QUALIFICATION HEATS for the upcoming 2025 INTERVARSITY SURGICAL SKILLS COMPETITION will be held on SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER:

⏰ PRACTICE SESSION: 1pm - 2pm ⏰

⏰ QUALIFICATION COMP STARTS: 2pm ⏰

📍 LOCATION: G40 7.102A/B

🎫 TICKETS WILL BE LIVE TOMORROW FRI 22nd AUGUST @ 2pm via: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=39522&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMTugFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHnpJkF5jCoXFFPRbJ3IbPVuqu32P_-Nmwy-PalyEZtadQHAI8OUYqCv2EvNs_aem_yeHcXkFy0kJEYRA2uwmKKQ 🎫

ONLY 3RD AND 4TH YEARS are eligible to participate!!

What are you waiting for? Bring out the best in your surgical skills and prove yourself worthy of representing Griffith at the Intervarsity Surgical Skills Competition!! Only the top performers in the heats will qualify!! All the best!!!!

For more details on the surgical skills tested, visit our FB event page via: https://www.facebook.com/share/17DDG8eT1H/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📚 Exams around the corner? Feeling burnt out or unsure where to start?You’re not alone — and it’s totally normal to feel...
20/08/2025

📚 Exams around the corner? Feeling burnt out or unsure where to start?
You’re not alone — and it’s totally normal to feel the pressure.
Thanks to our sponsors at AVANT, we’ve got insider tips from doctors who’ve been exactly where you are. From staying organised to tackling imposter syndrome, these practical strategies will help you thrive — not just survive — med school. 💡💪
👉 Click the link to discover the secrets to thriving at med school — straight from those who’ve walked the path before you.
https://avant.org.au/resources/top-10-tips-for-thriving-at-medical-school

Planning a career in surgery? Your next big step beyond medical school is passing the RACS surgical primary exam (your b...
18/08/2025

Planning a career in surgery?
Your next big step beyond medical school is passing the RACS surgical primary exam (your barrier exam to surgical training).
Surgical anatomy makes up the majority of this exam and is by far the most challenging component!
That’s where we come in.
Primary Anatomy is specifically designed to prepare you to pass this exam, with thousands of practice questions, detailed feedback, spot tests, fortnightly quizzes, mock exams and more!
All our questions have been derived from the RACS syllabus and core texts, Last’s Anatomy and Rohen’s Atlas. This is the content you must know!
Make passing your generic surgical sciences exam (GSSE) easy and start your preparation today!
Learn more at www.primaryanatomy.com and please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions or queries.

🩺✨ CALLING ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA - WIN A $100 GIFT VOUCHER! ✨ Do you have thoughts on orthopaedic surgery — ...
11/08/2025

🩺✨ CALLING ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA - WIN A $100 GIFT VOUCHER! ✨

Do you have thoughts on orthopaedic surgery — the barriers, the culture, the future?
A national research survey is now open to all medical students across Australia. We want
to hear your voice!

Survey title: "Australian Medical Students' Perspectives on Orthopaedic Surgery:
Challenges and Future Directions in Gender Equity and Inclusion."

Complete this easy multiple-choice questionnaire for your chance to win a $100
MasterCard gift voucher!

The survey has been approved by Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (GU ref
no: 2025/575).

*Takes: ~10 minutes*
Fully anonymous & voluntary

Complete survey here: ( link in comments below ↓ )

Survey closes: 31st August 2025

Contact Details:
If you have any questions about this research, please contact:
Research supervisor - Dr Samantha Waugh - s.waugh@griffith.edu.au
Student researcher - Mr Lachlan Tonkin - lachlan.tonkin@griffithuni.edu.au
Griffith University, School of Medicine and Dentistry

Help us shape the future of gender equity in surgery.

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