Surgical Society: Ophthalmology Chair

Considering that our university is affiliated to a world-class ophthalmology institution, it is unfortunate that our society is not engaged with Moorfield’s Eye Hospital. I am driven to establish a strong relationship with the hospital and its associated research institute, with the intent of arranging opportunities for our members to excel in the field of ophthalmology. To this purpose, I plan to leverage the connections I obtained through my research at the Institute of Ophthalmology and my experience as a current member of the subcommittee to achieve the following goals:

• Set up clinical and surgical workshops using Moorfield’s training simulators.
• Continue our seminar series led by prominent ophthalmologists and increase engagement through increased publicity and in person events.
• Reintroduce the Duke Elder exam revision series.
• Establish a mentoring scheme that pairs students with experts from Moorfield’s. 
• Collaborate with Ophthalmology societies from other universities to establish an in person national undergraduate conference hosted in London.

To summarize, I want to make this specialty more accessible to aspiring ophthalmologists and help them nurture their passion for this field. I believe I have the drive and skills necessary to lead this subcommittee to success.

Hi, I’m Ayman! I’m currently undertaking an internship with Moorfields Eye Hospital and have seen first-hand how the field of ophthalmology encompasses the dynamism of medicine. This year I chaired UCL MedTech’s AI in Medicine conference which had a turnout of 200+ and have greatly improved upon my organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as unique connections to titans of the medical and AI field which I hope to exploit. 

As Ophthalmology Chair I would like to achieve the following:

1. Collaborate with Moorfields Eye Hospital: I hope to use my unique connections to their institute be the point of call to foster relationships between their specialists and our members. They are a world class research institute and I believe they represent an untapped resource from SurgSoc.
2. Increase interdisciplinary approaches: Ophthalmology is often seen as specialist but conversely is a field that is undergoing radical change, for example, through the integration of AI. I hope to collaboration with other societies in our seminar series to explore this.
3. Strengthen outreach: I aim to establish shadowing schemes between ophthalmologists and students as well as spotlight the charitable work that Moorfields undertakes. Shadowing schemes will culminate in a poster presentation style conference hosted by SurgSoc, with prizes to be won.

I have really enjoyed being a member of SurgSoc this year and I am determined to take on this role with everything I have!

Hey everyone, my name is Lucian Najman, you might know me from RUMSFC or RUMS tennis or from anywhere else to be honest, or maybe not at all and I will be in 4th year next year. 

I’m running for this position because I want to organise events and talks for medical students of all years to participate and learn a little bit more about this fascinating specialty. I plan on securing shadowing opportunities in addition to practical events next year for people to sign up to. I have previously held positions on the ENT, Orthopaedics & trauma and WINS committees, also helping organise the OMFS & Plastics as well as this years WINS conference and am more than excited for potentially becoming the ophthalmology chair. I hope to count on you guys, and let’s make next year legendary for all the ophthalmologists of the future.

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