Election post

Status
Elected

Hi, I'm Honey and I hope to be your next Academic Surgery Chair. Thank you for reading my manifesto!

My aims:

  1. Virtual Academic Surgery Conference (VASC): Building upon my experience speaking at the VASC 2024 Student Stories workshop, I aim to enhance accessibility and foster a supportive environment for aspiring academics.
  2. Surgical Portfolio Development Series: Providing one-to-one feedback sessions with experienced consultants to effectively support and navigate their academic journey.
  3. Monthly Journal Club: Working closely with specialty chairs, these initiatives will promote in-depth discussions, focusing on emerging trends and developments in surgery. They aim to provide opportunities for dialogue and networking with leading consultants to enhance learning and innovation.

My experience:

  • UCL Surgical Society Neurosurgery Chair (2023/24): Led the International Neurology and Neurosurgery Conference 2024 and the Neurosurgery Symposium in collaboration with KCL and QMUL and the "Journey through the Encephalon" lecture series.
  • Research: Literature review in Spinal Neurosurgery, lab project on Zebrafish and Alzheimer’s disease, Meta-analysis on Deep Brain Stimulation and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and more.
  • Subcommittee: NIHR, National Medical Research Association, WinS, RUMS RAG, and UCLWMS. I gained valuable insights into diverse disciplines and essential skills in leadership, finance, and education necessary for effective team management and collaboration.