Surgical Society: Vice-President

Hi everyone! I’m Rachel and I’d love to be your Surgical Society Vice President next year! As iNUGSC 2025’s International Communications Officer, I’ve been the primary point of contact for delegates and universities, collaborating with and gaining insight into various committee roles through promotional work and handling inquiries. I understand what effective communication requires: listening, understanding, and adapting to better serve people’s needs.

I aim to expand opportunities, streamline communication, and bring fresh ideas by fostering a collaborative spirit.

I promise to:

• Organise innovative workshops and expand SurgSoc’s inventory so members enjoy a broader range of resources
• Strengthen collaborations between UCL SurgSoc and other SurgSocs while enhancing promotional efforts for more student opportunities
• Bridge the gap between SurgSoc and iNUGSC by introducing an iNUGSC workshop advisory panel for subcommittee involvement
• Ensure clear understanding and division of role responsibilities so all aspects are accounted for

I’m fully committed to making SurgSoc the best it can be, as I’m dedicating my time solely to this role next year in the wider med community. Having been Anatomy Society’s Treasurer and S&P Club’s Events Coordinator, I bring a strong mix of leadership, strategic planning and problem-solving experiences and skills – crucial for overseeing SurgSoc and iNUGSC’s operations.

Please vote for me, and let’s make next year exciting and opportunity-filled!

Hi, I'm Lizzie! Since joining Surgical Society in Year 1, I’ve truly enjoyed exploring surgery through SurgSoc’s tutorials, simulations, conferences, and networking receptions. 

I’m running for SurgSoc Vice President as I want more peers to benefit the same way I have. As a workshop coordinator for iNUGSC 2025, I feel I have gotten to know the conference’s workings and can navigate the system to continue solidifying iNUGSC as memorable and cutting-edge.

Here are my 4 goals:

1. Expand SurgSoc’s inventory: organise more innovative workshops and utilise the financial budget to appropriately and thoughtfully broaden the society’s resources
2. Promote opportunities earlier, with better reach: foster more collaboration between UCL’s and other SurgSocs, enhancing student opportunities 
3. Bridge the gap between SurgSoc and iNUGSC: introduce an iNUGSC advisory panel involving SurgSoc subcommittees
4. Solidify existing systems: use my insight to lead a diverse, dynamic team with clearer understanding and division of role responsibilities

Why me?

• As the current SurgSoc Preclinical Representative, I feel I know the society and am equipped to bring about changes 
• Prior leadership roles, such as being an Academic Representative, have taught me how to deliver initiatives
• Previous coordinator roles have given me the skills to coordinate workshops and events
• I have learnt that often the best thing is to listen. I would be happy to help carry out others’ ideas!

I would be thrilled to work with you next year!