Research in Surgery Series

In collaboration with Newcastle University Surgical Society, North East Surgical Training Academy (NESTAC) and Northern Foundation Trainees Surgical Society (FTSS) we bring to you our regional teaching series titled Research in Surgery: Building the Foundations.

This is open to all Medical Students and Foundation Trainees across the country with a focus on those across the Northern region.

We are proud to announce that this teaching series has been supported by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh who have awarded one CPD hour per event attended.

The learning outcomes are as follows –

  • To provide medical students and foundation trainees with an insight into Research in Surgery
  • To allow attendees to gain valuable skills and academic knowledge to begin and develop their research skills
  • To provide attendees with tips from experienced surgeons regarding a career in research in surgery
  • To show attendees the range of types of research which are available to participate in as a medical student and foundation trainee

Event Diary –

Wednesday 21st September 2022

Introductory Event

  • Introduction to research series and North East Surgical Training Academy (NESTAC)
    • John Moir – Consultant HPB/Transplant Surgeon, Freeman Hospital
  • Clinical research: How to design and fund a research study
    • Colin Wilson – Consultant HPB/Transplant Surgeon, Freeman Hospital
  • Top tips for research as a student/trainee
    • Ruth Owen, CST, Manchester Deanery
  • Dispelling the fear factor of research involvement
    • John Moir – Consultant HPB/Transplant Surgeon, Freeman Hospital
  • Q&A

Wednesday 5th October 2022

Second Event

  • Formal Research as a Surgical Trainee
    • Imeshi Wijetunga – ST Gen Surg/transplant, Yorkshire Deanery
  • Stats made Easy
    • Sam Tingle – Core Surgical Trainee, Northern Deanery
  • Quality Improvements and Audit Projects
    • John Moir – Consultant HPB/Transplant Surgeon, Freeman Hospital

Wednesday 2nd November 2022

Third Event

  • Study design and funding applications, and how the local infrastructure can help
    • NIHR Representative
  • Writing Up and Publishing Research
    • Emily Thompson – ST Gen Surg/transplant, Northern Deanery
  • Show me the Money! – Grant and Ethics Applications
    • Sandip Nandhra – Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Newcastle

Wednesday 7th December 2022

Fourth Event

  • Leveraging Social Media in Surgical Training
    • Richard Brady, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Newcastle
  • Presenting Research: Abstract Submission and Conference Presentation Tips
    • Karen Booth – Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Newcastle
  • Tips of Basic Science Research Projects
    • Kenny Rankin – Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Newcastle

January (Date to be confirmed)

In-person Networking and Presentation Event

Nesta Baxter – NUSS Co-President 2022/23 and Co- Founder and Organiser of the Research in Surgery Series

Arjun Vyas – NUSS Co-President 2022/23 and Co-Founder and Organiser of the Research in Surgery Series

Mr John Moir – NESTAC, Consultant HPB/Transplant Surgeon, Freeman Hospital, Lead Consultant Organiser of the Research in Surgery Series