UNSW Surgical Society

29/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR USYD COLLEAGUES:

The SUSS Surgical Mixer Night is back – and this year, it's bigger and more accessible than ever.

Whether you're in your first year of medicine and just beginning to wonder what a surgical career might look like, or you're further along and ready to make serious connections – this night is for you. You don't need to have your specialty figured out. You just need to be curious.

The evening kicks off with a keynote from A/Prof Anthony Glover, who will share his career journey, the decisions that shaped it, and honest, practical advice for students at every stage. This is followed by a panel discussion with SET trainees and registrars across a range of subspecialties – giving you a real, unfiltered picture of what surgical training actually looks like: the hours, the lifestyle, the rewards, and how to stand out as a candidate.

After a short intermission, the night moves into its centrepiece: small breakout sessions where groups of students rotate between tables hosted by surgeons from across different subspecialties. It's an intimate format – small enough that you can have a real conversation, ask the questions you'd never ask on the ward, and hear genuinely candid perspectives on training, lifestyle, and what it actually takes to get there. Past attendees have walked away with mentors, research opportunities, and connections that have shaped their careers.

Your ticket includes:

Fully catered event – food and drinks included

Entry into a draw to win a SUSS suturing kit

Access to one of the best networking opportunities in Sydney medicine

Friday 26 June, 6 – 8:30pm · Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney

TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-surgical-mixer-night?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvtNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJVNllYaFhEeE81c2V0QTlXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuAYIwr8WgBCa-SY1wpTTaGFiQuDvVYzDcZm8Z840PtO6VOsIkSORguYMFeF_aem_VXOfb6d1X-xXJS4PpiW2Xw

Join SUSS for an evening of keynote talks, surgeon panels, and intimate breakout sessions – your gateway to mentorship and a career in surgery.

12/05/2026

Ticket sales for our second suturing night open tomorrow at 5pm on Humanitix. This is a sell-out event. Do not miss out!!

19/04/2026

Hi all, RACS has offered an exciting opportunity for all students with surgically inclined research:

The call for abstracts for the RACS NSW Research Awards is now open. An award will be granted to a Scientific lab-based research paper and to a Clinical research paper. Accepted abstracts will be presented in person as an oral PowerPoint presentation at the RACS NSW Papers Day event on Saturday 17 October 2026 at the RACS NSW State Office.

Should your paper be accepted for the RACS NSW Papers Day, it is expected that you attend the RACS NSW Surgeons’ Evening on Saturday 17 October for the announcement of the winner of each award.

Attending Surgeons’ Evening will provide you with an opportunity to celebrate the winners' achievements and network with other participants and attendees.

Call for Abstracts Open – Monday 23 March 2026

Submission Closing Date - Sunday 2 August 2026

Notification of Acceptance - Wednesday 2 September 2026

Submission of PowerPoint Presentation – Wednesday 30 September

2026 Abstract Presentation & Surgeons’ Evening - Saturday 17 October 2026

23/03/2026

Recap of 2026 UNSW Suturing Workshop #1

08/03/2026

👩‍⚕️🦉AOA OWL ESSAY 2026🦉👩‍⚕️

The AOA Orthopaedic Women's Link (OWL) invites all female medical students to write an essay on the theme of:

🦉‘Balancing the scales for the next 90 years: innovation, inclusion, engagement, and excellence in orthopaedics’.🦉

‼️Submissions are now open and close a 5pm on Friday 1st May 2026.‼️

YOU COULD WIN:
- Complimentary registration to the AOA ASM in Carins in October, or alternatively, a state or territory ASM in 2026/27 (including social events on the program)
- Return flights (outside of Cairns or state/territory of residence if attending a state ASM) and up two nights' accommodation to attend the AOA ASM or state ASM (one nights' accommodation if the chosen ASM is one day)
- (If available) opportunity to present your essay at your chosen ASM (optional)
- Your essay published in AOA's flagship publication, the AOA Bulletin, with announcements across AOA socials.

For submissions and more info visit aoa.org.au/owl

08/03/2026

‼️ATTENTION ALL FINAL YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS AND INTERNS‼️

RACS is holding a Prep for SET workshop aimed for students interested in a surgical career. The workshop will include both practical skills and guidance on the pathways to surgery.

Event Details:

📆Date: Saturday 28 March 2026
📍Location: John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
⏰Registration Time: 8:45 am
⏰Workshop Time: 9:00am- 4:00 pm
💸Cost: $99

Registration can be found on this link: https://events.surgeons.org/signin?ReturnUrl=/event/sessions?id=NSWPfP20260301

05/03/2026

UNSW SurgSoc is running our first suturing workshop for the year! This session will be split into BASIC, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED workshops, so come on down for a fun time learning suturing techniques. Perfect for EVERYONE whether you’re a confused first year student that hasn’t seen a suture needle before, or if you’re a surg gunner looking to ace your rotations🔪🦴

📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th March
⏰ Time: 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Wallace Wurth Physiology Labs 115 & 116

Basic Workshop will cover:
🔹 Sutures & surgical instruments
🔹 Simple Interrupted, Simple Continuous
🔹 Practice hand-ties
The Intermediate Workshop will cover:
🔹 Horizontal Mattress
🔹 Vertical Mattress
🔹 Further hand-ties
Advanced Workshop will cover:
🔹 Subcuticular sutures
🔹 Deep dermal sutures

Suturing will be performed on pork trotters 🐷 (alternatives available upon request for cultural/religious reasons).

⚠️ Limited Spots Available! This is a sell-out event, so be quick—ticket sales open via QPay at 6pm on Wednesday 11th March. Link will be posted in the discussion tab of the Facebook event page. Set your alarm! ⏰

📌 Important: You must be a UNSW Medical Student and can only sign up for one workshop level.

24/02/2026

Interested in Surgery?

UNSW Surgical Society will be at the Special Interest Group (SIG) Intro Night!

We’ll be running hand-tie demonstrations, so drop in to try a core surgical skill and chat with our team!

📍 Wallace Wurth
📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30PM

Stay tuned for suturing workshops and upcoming conferences this year. See you there!

24/02/2026

UNSW SurgSoc Orthopaedic Conference 2025

Curious about surgery?

UNSW SurgSoc events offer hands-on exposure across specialties, from orthopaedics to neurosurgery, helping students build practical skills, connect with surgeons and explore future pathways.

Stay tuned for suturing workshops and conferences coming up this year!