@SurgicalSim

Journal of Surgical Simulation is the peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Surgical Simulation, promoting technology-enhanced learning for surgical training

London, UK
Joined August 2013
Intercalated Masters Degree in Surgery – After Year 3 MBBS @QMUL iMSc Laparoscopic Surgery & Surgical Skills @SurgicalSimUK #MBBS @STARSurgUK @KCLSurgicalSoc Applications OPEN - after year 3 of MBBS Loan for Fees iMSc - Via Postgraduate Loan (PGL) or NHS Bursary Scheme
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Council planning for #ASiT50 is officially underway ✨ We’re preparing our biggest & boldest conference yet, celebrating 50 years of ASiT! 📍 Manchester | 6–8 March 2026 📝 Abstracts close 30 Nov → asit.org/conference/abstract… Accepted abstracts → published + 30+ prize categories 🏆
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🏆 ASiT Foundation Essay #Prize 2025 is now OPEN! 📝 “Is the UK #Foundation Programme adequately preparing #surgeons of the future?” 🤔 🗓 Deadline: 23 November 2025 🔗 SUBMIT HERE: forms.gle/xAGwcSw6qzH8vLzv5 Terms and conditions and eligibility criteria are outlined in the form above.
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Still time to register #ALS2025 @ALSGBIAcademy ⁦@CRSelvasekar⁩ ⁦@nader_nkfrancis⁩ ⁦@altaf_awan12⁩ ⁦@javlatif⁩ ⁦@DerbyPBunit⁩ ⁦@TheGriffinInst⁩ ⁦@tamsin_morrison⁩ ⁦@MarinaYLeft⁩ ⁦@Jawad004⁩
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🚀 Boundaries in surgery end HERE. Got an idea, innovation, or project that can change the game? ASiT Innovation Summit 2025 is your stage. 📅 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN — deadline 14th September 🏆 8 categories of prizes to be won 🔗 tinyurl.com/ASITIS25 Submit your abstract. Break boundaries. Join us at the Summit.
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Replying to @SurgicalSim
@SurgicalSim Please check out our recent published paper- "Comparing the validity and reliability of different teamwork assessment tools within a surgical context" Journal of Surgical Simulation 2025; 12: 10-22 DOI:doi.org/10.1102/2051-7726.20…
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Many congratulations to Noorulanne Younis on being awarded the JSS prize for “Transforming Tracheostomy Care: Leveraging Thematic Analysis to Inform VR Training and AI Instructor Development” at the recent @ASiT Conference, Belfast, 2025
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We’re back. Bigger and better 🚀 ASiT x RaDiST is proud to bring you the 2nd Robotics for Trainees Conference 🤖, now at RCSEng on 21–22 July! ✨ After last year’s success, we’re back with even more opportunities to present, compete, and win prizes. 🗓️ Save the date. More details to be released soon!
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Pascoal et al. review the literature on laparoscopic surgery simulation trainers and discuss their applicability to laser laparoscopic surgical training @ericalpascoal Read the article in JSS doi.org/10.1102/2051-7726.20…
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🚨 Exciting New Course Alert at ASiT 2025! 🚨 Introducing the Idea to Implementation: Champion Surgical Innovation using the IDEAL Framework – a brand-new addition to this year’s ASiT Conference in Belfast! ✨ What’s in it for you? Gain insight into the journey of clinical innovation – from concept to implementation. Interactive sessions on ethical and regulatory aspects, stakeholder engagement, and commercialisation pathways. Expert faculty combining surgical innovation, entrepreneurship, and implementation science to prepare you for real-world challenges. 📅 Date: 7th March 2025 📍 Location: Belfast ICC 🎟 Tickets: Limited – secure your spot today! Explore this unique opportunity to enhance your skills in driving innovation within clinical and academic settings. 🔗 Register now: asit.org/conference/overview #ASIT2025 #SurgicalInnovation #LearningFromTrauma #IDEALCollaboration #MedTech
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@RCSEd is accepting abstract submissions on a wide range of themes for the Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025 ⏰ The closing date for submissions is 31st January 2025 Don’t miss out on submitting your abstract! To find out more click below ⬇️ 🔗 app.medall.org/event-listing… Take advantage of the early bird fees when it’s still open! #Triennial25 #ICOSET25 #WorldOfInnovation
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Society of Surgical Simulation & Innovation Conference (SSSICON2025) Register @ sssicon.com/ “Virtual Scalpel: Bridging Tech & Technique” in partnership with Barts London Surgical Society @blsurgical @ShafiAhmed5 @MarinaYLeft @mattharrisdr @drsanafarid @ASiTofficial
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Society of Surgical Simulation & Innovation Conference SSSICON2025 “Virtual Scalpel: Bridging Tech & Technique” Date:17-19th Jan 2025
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sssicon.com/ Welcome to the next edition of Society of Surgical Simulation & Innovation Conference SSSICON2025 “Virtual Scalpel:Bridging Tech & Technique” Date:18-19th Jan 2025 @blsurgical @ALSGBandI @MarinaYLeft @ShafiAhmed5 @ASOU_Official @ASiTofficial @CRSelvasekar
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We learn more from reading on paper than on screens. 54 studies, 171k people: we process print more deeply than digital content—as long as it's informational rather than purely narrative. The paper advantage holds across ages and has grown over time. Long live physical books.
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And we are off @GIANT_health 2024 3000+ registered attendees The first session on the Future Hospital Show on Primary Care Transformation chaired by Michael Bell and with @DrNavChana @Amy_Darlington @MichelleJMackie Andrew Bland The Primary Care Transformation in London document is available here england.nhs.uk/london/a-publ…
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Congratulations to @josiewalshaw1 Winner of @SurgicalSim Award at #ALSGBIASM2024 @ALSGBandI @ALSGBIAcademy @ERSC_Study
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Ludick et al. review laparoscopic training modalities and assess how augmented reality compares. While further research is needed, AR simulation holds potential as a future gold standard for laparoscopic surgical training. @DavidRawaf Read more doi.org/10.1102/2051-7726.20…
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