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Why Join Us?

Kickstart your journey into surgery with our quadruple-award-winning Surgical Society!

This society features 16 dynamic subspecialties that invites you to dive deep into your areas of interest. You'll have the unique opportunity to attend inspiring talks from leading experts, participate in hands-on workshops that sharpen your skills, and engage in collaborative projects with other prestigious universities.

Exclusive Benefits for Members (Standard):

  • Mentorship Programs:
    • Women in Surgery Mentoring Scheme: 1-2-1 mentorship from a female surgeon.
    • Surgical Society Wide Mentorship Scheme
  • Educational Resources:
    • Pre-clin, Clin and Anatomy centred tutorials
    • Yr 2 CPSA Tutorial Series
    • Yr 4 CPSA Mentorship and Tutorial Series
    • Surgical skills workshops (basic, advanced, and specialty-specific).
  • Networking Events - Connect with internationally renowned surgeons and fellow students at our gala dinner and other events.
  • Surgical Technology series - learn more about AI and Innovation in surgery.
  • Surgical Skills Workshops
  • Workshops at the Royal Free Simulation Centre.
  • Collaborations with The Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT)
  • Speciality Talks - Huge range of talks delivered by our speciality subcommittees.

  • Unparalleled Opportunities

  • Priority Access to our highly anticipated sell-out conferences, including:
  • Career Development Resources
    • Surgical Career Support Grant – Winner of the Opportunities Award 2022/23.
    • Essay Competitions 

Check out our UCL Surgical Society instagram account and stay up to date with events as well as recieve a link to our events google calendar by becoming a member today! 

Events

Surgical Skills Workshop 25/26: Surgical Scrubbing Up & Revision
12/01/2026 | 17:30 - 20:30

The UCL Surgical Society presents a 10-part workshop series to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn and practise essential surgical skills in a structured, hands-on environment.

Session Details:

Revisit and consolidate skills learned in earlier workshops while also covering the principles of scrubbing, gowning, and gloving to prepare for safe surgical practice in theatre.

Each

Surgical Skills Workshop 25/26: Scrubbing Up & Sterile Suturing
12/01/2026 | 18:00 - 21:00

Session Details:

Revisit and consolidate basic suturing skills learned in earlier workshops while also covering the principles of scrubbing, gowning, and gloving to prepare for safe surgical practice in theatre.

Each session is delivered by surgical trainees and offers:
- Hands-on practice in core surgical skills
- Guidance and immediate feedback from experts
- Progressive skill-building across

Surgical Skills Workshop: Airway Management, Cricothyrotomy, and Grommet Insertion
15/01/2026 | 17:30 - 21:00

Session Details:
Develop essential airway skills through a focused, hands on workshop covering basic and emergency airway management. Participants will explore key anatomical landmarks, practise bag mask ventilation techniques, and gain structured exposure to cricothyrotomy and grommet insertion in a safe, supervised environment.

Each session is delivered by surgical trainees and offers:

  • Hands on
International Neurology & Neurosurgery Conference (INNC) 2026
17 - 18/01/2026

Join us at INNC 2026: UK’s Largest Undergraduate Neurology & Neurosurgery
Conference!

Step into the forefront of neurology and neurosurgery at the International Neurology &
Neurosurgery Conference (INNC) 2026, the UK's largest and most anticipated
undergraduate event for aspiring neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroscience
enthusiasts. Held at the UCL East Campus on 17-18 January 2026, this

Surgical Skills Workshop: Microsurgery
22/01/2026 | 17:30 - 21:00

Session Details:
Gain an introduction to microsurgical techniques through a highly practical session focused on precision, instrument handling, and fine motor control. Participants will work under magnification to practise delicate suturing and tissue handling, building foundational skills essential for neurosurgery, plastics, and vascular surgery.

Each session is delivered by surgical trainees

Ophthalmology Speciality Day
25/01/2026

Thinking about a future in ophthalmology, or simply want to experience one of the fastest-advancing specialities in modern medicine?

The UCL Surgical Society Ophthalmology Subcommittee is thrilled to invite you to our Ophthalmology Speciality Day, an inspiring event open to all students, regardless of background or experience.

Join us for a dynamic programme featuring:
- Insider’s overview of

Surgical Skills Workshop 25/26: Surgical Flap and Graft Reconstruction Workshop
26/01/2026 | 17:30 - 20:30

The UCL Surgical Society presents a 10-part workshop series to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn and practise essential surgical skills in a structured, hands-on environment.

Session Details:

Learn the principles of surgical flaps and grafts, including indications, planning, tissue handling, and closure techniques, with practice on simulated tissue models.

Each session is

Surgical Skills Workshop: Transsphenoidal Surgery and Epistaxis Management
29/01/2026 | 17:30 - 21:00

Session Details:
Explore skull base and nasal anatomy through an immersive workshop covering the principles of transsphenoidal surgical approaches and the management of epistaxis. Participants will develop an understanding of surgical corridors, anatomical landmarks, and stepwise management strategies for both elective and emergency scenarios.

Each session is delivered by surgical trainees and

UCL Transplant Surgery Symposium 2026
31/01/2026 | 9:00 - 17:00

The UCL Transplant Surgery Symposium 2026 is a one day academic event designed to introduce students to the breadth, complexity, and future directions of transplant surgery. The symposium will bring together clinicians and researchers to explore transplantation from both a clinical and scientific perspective, offering insight into surgical practice, innovation, and career pathways within the

Surgical Skills Workshop 25/26: Foundations of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Excision
02/02/2026 | 17:30 - 20:30

The UCL Surgical Society presents a 10-part workshop series to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn and practise essential surgical skills in a structured, hands-on environment.

Session Details:

Gain practical experience excising cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions. Focus on designing elliptical incisions, achieving clear margins, and layered wound closure.

Each session is

UCL X BL PRAS Beyond The Blade: Rhinoplasty Workshop
04/02/2026 | 17:30 - 20:30

Session Details:

Develop and refine foundational rhinoplasty skills through a focused, hands-on workshop. Participants will review key anatomical principles, practise essential surgical techniques, and gain confidence in performing structured steps of rhinoplasty in a safe, supervised setting.

Who can attend?
Open to all students; no prior surgical experience required.

What to bring:
All equipment

Surgical Skills Workshop: Virtual Reality Surgical Workshop
05/02/2026 | 17:30 - 21:00

Session Details:
Experience the future of surgical training through an interactive virtual reality workshop. Participants will engage with immersive simulation platforms to practise procedural steps, develop spatial awareness, and gain exposure to complex surgical environments in a risk free setting.

Each session is delivered by surgical trainees and offers:

  • Hands on experience with advanced VR