@FranciscaFFerr

Academic Clinical Lecturer Neurosurgery @Cambridge_Uni | PhD @UCL @UCLIoN @ImagingNeuroUCL | Functional Neurosurgery | Member of RCS England Council @RCS_news

 United Kingdom
Joined November 2017
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I am running for Vice-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England @RCSnews and fortunate to count on the support and personal nomination of incoming President @MrTimLane For the first time, the whole membership will be electing the Vice-Presidents.
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See my manifesto for more. secure.cesvotes.com/V3-4-0/r… It is time for change. I would be honoured to count on your vote. Francisca
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I am running for Royal College of Surgeons of England @RCSnews Vice-President and fortunate to count on the support and personal nomination of incoming President @MrTimLane It is time for change. If elected I would focus on four priorities:
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Further, I would advocate for the reduction of financial pressures on the membership through charitable funding. For the first time, the whole membership will be electing the Vice-Presidents- it is indeed time for change.
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See my manifesto for more. secure.cesvotes.com/V3-4-0/r… I would be honoured to count on your vote. Francisca
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Francisca Ferreira retweeted
The BMA
@TheBMAFeb 17
Payroll errors that have left doctors threatened with legal action are a sign of astonishing incompetence and must be stopped. A new BBC investigation has revealed doctors are facing legal action from their own employer, including county court judgments and bailiffs, leading to stress and anxiety. Find out more bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/…
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Only two weeks to submit your abstract for our Future of Surgery Festival, in Birmingham on April 20-21 ⏰ From global surgery to innovation, technology to training, show us what drives your work for a chance to present live on stage 🎤 Submit now: ow.ly/VsAO50Xatxr
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Last chance to apply⏰ Applications for our 2026 Emerging Leaders programme close on 1 September. Build confidence, skills and connections to step into surgical leadership. Apply now: ow.ly/QwqJ50WIJss
Group of ten adults standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree and tall bookshelves filled with old books at a previous Emerging Leaders event.

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Wonderful to have been a part of the diplomates ceremony at the Royal College of Surgeons @RCSnews. Many congratulations to the diplomates on their achievements and I wish them all the best in their future careers.
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Professionalism is not just about technical execution but the way we treat one another. The new edition of Good Surgical Practice sets the standard for quality in surgery, reinforcing the values, skills and behaviours that define our profession: ow.ly/vqHa50VlzZg
Three pages from the new 'Good Surgical Practice' guide. The centre page is the cover which shows the title and a surgeon. They are laid across a blue background.

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A fantastic day joining the RCS Presidential visit to Cambridge @RCSnews where I am fortunate to work @CUH_NHS @Cambridge_Uni and hearing about inspirational and cutting edge research and excellent patient care.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England@RCSnews18 Mar 2025
Surgical innovation goes beyond tech—it’s about better care for patients & the teams who treat them. On our visit to Cambridge, we saw world-leading research, advanced training & vital wellbeing initiatives like Doctors for Doctors, supporting surgeons to provide the best care.
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Great strides and much more to come!
The Royal College of Surgeons of England@RCSnews12 Dec 2024
What did 2024 look like at the College? 🤝Fostering communities worldwide 💷 Investing in your success ❌Stamping out sexual misconduct in surgery 💻Enhancing access to our digital services 🏛️Influencing the new government on your behalf Find out more: rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events…
This graphic displays a roadmap of what RCS England membership has made possible in 2024. Images include graduates, members undertaking courses, as well as cover pages of the Code of Conduct and Annals. Text: Just some of the things your membership made possible in 2024. Members participated in 90+ events across 5 countries, 25 UK locations and online. We successfully challenged government on workforce wellbeing and theatre access, winning extra funding for surgical facilities and securing commitments to improve oral health. We awarded £1.5 million to members to support learning and innovation, through research fellowships, educational bursaries and sponsorship. Stamping out sexual misconduct in surgery is a top priority. We’ve introduced a new Code of Conduct, successfully advocated for reform and are campaigning to support those affected. We launched 10 new e-learning courses on topics including mentoring and human factors, hosted 24 online events and made the Annals open access.

ALT This graphic displays a roadmap of what RCS England membership has made possible in 2024. Images include graduates, members undertaking courses, as well as cover pages of the Code of Conduct and Annals. Text: Just some of the things your membership made possible in 2024. Members participated in 90+ events across 5 countries, 25 UK locations and online. We successfully challenged government on workforce wellbeing and theatre access, winning extra funding for surgical facilities and securing commitments to improve oral health. We awarded £1.5 million to members to support learning and innovation, through research fellowships, educational bursaries and sponsorship. Stamping out sexual misconduct in surgery is a top priority. We’ve introduced a new Code of Conduct, successfully advocated for reform and are campaigning to support those affected. We launched 10 new e-learning courses on topics including mentoring and human factors, hosted 24 online events and made the Annals open access.

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Proud and privileged to have been a part of this amazing cohort of professionals. @RCSnews thanking RCS for the opportunity and most of all the wonderful team running the programme
Women in Surgery@WomenSurgeonsUK10 Dec 2024
Today, we celebrate our Emerging Leaders as they complete the programme. They have dedicated two years to developing their leadership skills and leading projects that aim to drive positive change. Learn more about the programme and its recent cohort: ow.ly/6FSX50UosY8
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Francisca Ferreira retweeted
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine8 Nov 2024
When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018. Read more on #STEMSTEAMDay: bit.ly/3CghCUd
SCIENCESHOTS What does a scientist look like? Children are drawing women more than ever

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English Heritage@EnglishHeritage5 Sep 2024
Today Britain’s first female neurosurgeon, Diana Beck, has been commemorated with a blue plaque 🔵 The plaque will mark her former home and consulting rooms in Marylebone where she lived while working at Middlesex Hospital as its very first neurosurgeon. 🧠
Diana Beck's blue plaque with the text - Diana Beck 1900-1956, Neurosurgeon lived and worked here 1948-1955

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Welcome to our new Council members @deboraheastwood, @MrTimLane, @ClaraOVella, @FranciscaFFerr and Professor Lynda Wyld, as well as new Vice-President, Professor Frank Smith, who officially step into their roles today.
The RCS England Council pose for a photo on the steps of RCS England. They are wearing navy and red robes.

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