About this event

  • Date and time Mon 19 May 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine
  • Organised by Surgery

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary gathering of surgical specialists and leading experts as we explore the future of surgical careers. This insightful discussion will uncover what tomorrow's surgeons can anticipate in their chosen paths and how to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Discover a unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and delve into the future of surgery at this comprehensive meeting. Featuring some of the UK’s leading experts and trailblazing speakers, this event will showcase unparalleled insights, vast expertise, and cutting-edge knowledge across surgical subspecialties.

Explore the challenges and opportunities shaping modern surgery, including the latest technological advancements and the critical topic of sustainability within the NHS. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding or envision the future of surgical practice, this meeting is your gateway to inspiration and innovation.

By attending the meeting, you will

  • Discover and gain insight into the surgical opportunities ahead
  • Learn about new technology and what to expect in the future 
  • Gain leadership tips and tricks

 

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Tickets

Early Bird pricing available until 01 March 2025.

Member

RSM Fellow RSM Associate RSM Retired Fellow RSM Trainee RSM Student
£77.00 £46.00 £46.00 £46.00 £24.00

Non - Member

Consultant / GP / SAS Doctors AHP / Nurse / Midwife Trainee Student
£141.00 £84.00 £84.00 £44.00

Agenda

View the programme 19 May 2025

Registration, tea and coffee
Welcome and introduction

Josef Watfah

History of Surgery – Exploring the border of Surgery – what is feasible and sensible?

Mr Ian Jenkins, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, President of the Section of Coloproctology, Royal Society of Medicine, London 

Transplant surgery – from the first heart transplant to a new face 

Professor Nadey Hakim, Transplant Consultant Surgeon, London 

Norman Tanner prize
Tea and coffee break

Vascular surgery – from amputation to salvation

Professor Thanos Siratzis, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Leicester 

Trauma surgery – helping to survive- do surgeons in training need exposure to trauma?

Sir David Nott

Lunch

Robotics in surgery – the new standard? Can the NHS afford it?

Speaker to be confirmed

Digital health, AI and Tele surgery – still toys or serious surgical platforms?

Mr Shafi Ahmed 

Tea and coffee break

Glaxo prize
What do future surgeons need to succeed?

Trainee perspective: Natalie Hara, President Students Section, Royal Society of Medicine 

Consultant perspective: To be confirmed

Social Media in surgery: Mandatory? Dangerous? Or is the hype over?

Speaker to be confirmed

Thriving for excellence in surgery – Implementation of high tech

Speaker to be confirmed

Panel discussion
Prize ceremony
How we stay optimistic in the health service – Need existing Leaders become better leaders?

Speaker to be confirmed

Location

Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom

 

Registration for this event will close at 1:00 am on Sunday 18 May 2025. Late registrations will not be accepted.

The agenda is subject to change at any time

If the event is recorded, we are only able to share presentations that we have received permission to share. There is no guarantee that all sessions will be available after the event, this is at the presenter’s and RSM’s discretion.

All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, nor the speaker's organisations.

This event will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in the future on various Internet channels.

Domus - reception

While you’re attending this event

Why not stay in the comfort of our hotel, Domus Medica, book dinner in the restaurant, or even hire one of our private dining rooms to socialise with your peers?

RSM members enjoy access to our enviable club facilities. For more information, please contact our team at domus@rsm.ac.uk or restaurant@rsm.ac.uk.

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