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16/10/2025

First in the NHS!

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is leading the way with a ground-breaking pilot — becoming the first NHS organisation in the country to trial the Sysmex PA-100, a rapid urine testing system that can detect urinary tract infections (UTIs) and recommend antibiotics in under one hour.

Installed in our Emergency Departments at Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pinderfields Hospital, this new technology could mean:

✅ Quicker diagnoses
✅ Faster treatment
✅ Shorter hospital stays
✅ Better patient experience

For more info take a look at: https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/news/mid-yorkshire-teaching-nhs-trust-first-in-the-nhs-to-pilot-new-rapid-urine-testing-system-4316

16/10/2025

This webinar led by the RCSEd Core Trainee Forum has been created to help prepare attendees for ST3 interviews. This session will feature Mr Chad Brooker-Thompson, Vascular ST4 in London and there'll be tips on how to stand out on interview day.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3KSw752

05/10/2025

The College, in association with the Binks Trust, offers medical students an opportunity to apply for financial support, of up to £250, towards their elective abroad in surgery.

Discover more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3KU4Kas.

21/09/2025

The College, in association with the Binks Trust, offers medical students an opportunity to apply for financial support, of up to £250, towards their elective abroad in surgery.

Applications are open to UK and International medical students - learn more: https://bit.ly/4hKQImm

20/09/2025

Are you an FY1 or FY2 doctor in Wales with an interest in surgery? Applications are now open to join the WFTSS committee. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to surgical education, promote careers in surgery, and develop your leadership and organisational skills.

Positions available:

- President
- Vice President
- Education Lead
- Social Media Lead

⏰ Deadline: 1200, 21st September
📩 Apply here: https://bit.ly/423SgD4

12/09/2025

Take the first stage of assessment in the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons’ qualification. MRCS Part A is a written examination that tests the applied knowledge of basic sciences and of principles of surgery in general. Apply by Thursday 30 October at: rcp.sg/mrcsa

02/09/2025

🚀 ST3 General Surgery Interview 2025 – Tips from a UK Surgical Registrar 🚀

Struggling to prepare for your ST3 interview? I’ve broken down top strategies, portfolio tips, and clinical & management station frameworks in this video — everything you need to maximise your marks.
💡 What you’ll learn:
How to structure answers for clinical & management scenarios
Portfolio storytelling that impresses the panel
Common mistakes to avoid
Insider tips from someone who’s been through the process
🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/idhfRd_A6Gw
💬 Comment your questions below — I’ll answer them in future videos!

🚀 1:1 ST3 Interview Coaching
If you want personalised feedback, mock interviews, and tailored strategies, book my 1:1 ST3 General Surgery Guidance:
👉 mentoga.com/harrissiddique

Applying for ST3 General Surgery in 2025? The interview is tough and highly competitive – but with the right preparation, you can stand out from hundreds of ...

31/08/2025

Thrilled to share that I will be presenting our work at the 20th European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Scientific Conference 2025, taking place in Paris, France 🇫🇷.
Our abstract, on behalf of PACMANN Study group co authors

“The PACCMAN (Perianal Abscess and Faecal Calprotectin in Preclinical Crohn’s disease with Microbiome Analysis) Pilot Study – the ‘simple’ perianal abscess may have potential to alter the natural history of Crohn’s disease”,
has been accepted for an oral presentation (Elevator Pitch – IBD session).

🗓 Date: 11 September 2025
⏰ Time: 10:10 – 10:25
📍 Venue: ESCP 2025, Paris – Exhibition Area

Looking forward to discussing how early signals from perianal abscesses might help identify preclinical Crohn’s disease and shape its natural history.
Excited for the opportunity to represent our work at such a prestigious international platform alongside colleagues from across the globe.


https://escp.floq.live/event/escp25/home

26/07/2025

🌍 GASOC International Conference 2025 – Abstracts Open!

Passionate about Global Surgery, Anaesthesia, and Obstetrics? Join us at the GASOC International Conference 2025 – a hybrid event connecting delegates worldwide.

📅 Dates: 24–25 October 2025
📍 Venue: Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (in-person & virtual)

FREE VIRTUAL tickets available for delegates residing and working in LMICs.

📝 Abstract submission deadline: 4 July 2025

Why attend?

Present your research on an international platform
Engage with workshops and keynote sessions
Network with global leaders in surgery, anaesthesia & obstetrics
Celebrate 10 years of global surgery: Engage, Empower, Elevate
👉 Register or submit abstracts: https://www.gasocuk.co.uk/conference

24/07/2025

There's still time to apply to join RCSEd's network of International Surgical Ambassadors (ISAs). The College is recruiting ISAs who are domiciled in Australia/New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore and Hong Kong SAR.

Apply by 8 August: https://bit.ly/44sVvUR

29/06/2025

Become a member of the European Hernia Society! Join the family of to promote best practices in and proudly say

29/06/2025

🩺 NHS Pay Update – June 2025 💸

Good news making its way through the system — the new pay circular is now officially released.

🔍 Here’s a quick breakdown for my fellow medics:

📈 4% increase in basic pay for all doctors and dentists on national contracts — that means Consultants, GPs, Specialty Doctors, and us in training too.

📅 The raise is backdated to 1st April 2025, with arrears expected in your August payslip.

🌍 IMG colleagues who started after April? No worries — it’ll be backdated to your actual start date.

🎁 Trainees (yes, that includes Core, IMT, and Higher Surgical Trainees) will also receive an additional one-off £750.

As someone navigating the surgical training grind, I know this won’t solve all our concerns — but it’s a step in the right direction. Recognition matters, even in small increments.

💬 Whether this is enough, or still far from fair… I’ll leave that to you all to debate.

📤 Make sure to share this update with your teams, and double-check your payslips in August.