Surgical Society: Pre-Clinical Representative

Hi everyone,

I’m Amaani and I would love to be Preclinical Rep.

I have gained so much from SurgSoc over the past few years, and I would really like to play a role in ensuring others have the chance to get involved and learn from all the insightful resources and learning opportunities that this fantastic society has to offer. To raise awareness amongst the preclinical years I would work closely with the media officers and also like to create specific groups within Years 1/2 to connect students who share a common interest in surgery. I believe this would not only increase engagement but also increase support amongst peers and create a strong sense of community.

Through my role in the SurgSoc Education Committee this year, I have been giving tutorials to younger years and have learnt a lot about the best ways to promote and organise events. I will definitely be able to use these skills as Preclinical Rep, whilst using what I have learnt about what works and what doesn’t, in the role. One issue that has been emphasised to me is how helpful it can be to have a place to direct questions to. In this regard, I hope to be a point of contact and also to provide a question form on the Linktree which will always be open and that I can use to communicate effectively, answering any questions that are raised.

I am very keen to get lots of people involved and I feel confident that I will work well as part of the SurgSoc team next year.

I hope I have your vote!

I believe everyone should have access to the fantastic resources SurgSoc provides, but it is very easy to be discouraged from the discipline, especially as preclinical students. My aim as Preclinical Rep would be to promote engagement by creating an environment of support and communication where all members are encouraged to be involved with the society.

As an Academic Rep over the past year I have gained experience in collating feedback, reliable communication and representing students at regular meetings. I have also begun to understand the importance of belonging and inclusivity, which is an area I believe SurgSoc can improve on. I intend to transfer these skills to represent preclinical students in SurgSoc by: 

• Increasing peer-to-peer support and encourage mentoring schemes
   
• Improving feedback loops so every member is represented and listened to
   
• Creating Whatsapp groups and host in-person socialising events for like-minded people to get to know each other