Surgical Society: General Surgery Chair

Hi everyone my name is Kannan Maheswaran and I would love to be your General Surgery Chair this year. Presently, I am a part of the General Surgery subcommittee. I have developed and teached well-received tutorials elaborating on course content for students, not only for General Surgery but also for the Surgical Society Education subcommittee. My goal is to expand offerings that support enriched surgical learning if appointed Chair.

On top of my educational contributions, I am actively furthering general surgery practices through research and my aim is to create a mentorship program where senior surgeons guide those eager to pursue research projects. By facilitating this work, I envision the Society deepening its commitment to surgical advancement.

To conclude, my blend of educational, research, and mentoring skills coalesce to make me an ideal candidate to propel the Society forward as General Surgery Chair. This year my contributions span activities that are integral pillars of the Chair role. I welcome the opportunity to combine my energy and ideas to chart an ambitious course for the future of the Society. The chance to expand everyone's knowledge on General Surgery makes me even more ecstatic to be a part of the journey. I hope you vote for me as your General Surgery Chair.

Hi, I’m Punn and I am running for General Surgery Chair!

Having started my clinical placements this year, I was introduced to the range of subspecialities encompassed within general surgery. From open trauma cases to minimally invasive procedures, each area had its own unique challenges and rewards which fascinated me and prompted an interest in this field. Through this opportunity as chair, I hope to share this passion with like-minded students and reduce the barriers towards pursuing a career in surgery!

I am keen to start a mentoring scheme - pairing students with surgeons to learn more about this career, taster sessions in theatre and potentially involvement with research.

In addition, I would like to run a tutorial series (collaborating with MedSoc Gastro/Hepato), focusing on high-yield topics for Y4/Y6.

Furthermore, I would like to host a range of workshops - from exploring surgical techniques using VR to doctor-led suturing sessions and portfolio advice!

Some of my MBBS leadership include:

• 2023/24: Senior Mentor, MedSoc Welfare Officer, Academic Representative
• 2022/23: UCL PRAS Subcom (organised an international conference with 100+ people attending), MedSoc Neurology Vice-Chair, Transition Mentor, Academic Representative
• 2021/22: RUMS Welfare Subcom, MedSoc General Medicine Subcom

I believe that my previous experiences have shaped and supported me to have the suitable organisational skills to take on this role. Thank you and I hope to have your vote!