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Why Join Us?

Kickstart your journey into surgery with our quadruple-award-winning Surgical Society!

This society features 16 dynamic subspecialties that invites you to dive deep into your areas of interest. You'll have the unique opportunity to attend inspiring talks from leading experts, participate in hands-on workshops that sharpen your skills, and engage in collaborative projects with other prestigious universities.

Exclusive Benefits for Members (Standard):

  • Mentorship Programs:
    • Women in Surgery Mentoring Scheme: 1-2-1 mentorship from a female surgeon.
    • Surgical Society Wide Mentorship Scheme
  • Educational Resources:
    • Pre-clin, Clin and Anatomy centred tutorials
    • Yr 2 CPSA Tutorial Series
    • Yr 4 CPSA Mentorship and Tutorial Series
    • Surgical skills workshops (basic, advanced, and specialty-specific).
  • Networking Events - Connect with internationally renowned surgeons and fellow students at our gala dinner and other events.
  • Surgical Technology series - learn more about AI and Innovation in surgery.
  • Surgical Skills Workshops
  • Workshops at the Royal Free Simulation Centre.
  • Collaborations with The Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT)
  • Speciality Talks - Huge range of talks delivered by our speciality subcommittees.

  • Unparalleled Opportunities

  • Priority Access to our highly anticipated sell-out conferences, including:
  • Career Development Resources
    • Surgical Career Support Grant – Winner of the Opportunities Award 2022/23.
    • Essay Competitions 

Check out our UCL Surgical Society instagram account and stay up to date with events as well as recieve a link to our events google calendar by becoming a member today! 

Events

UCL X BL PRAS Beyond The Blade: Rhinoplasty Workshop
04/02/2026 | 18:15 - 20:00

Session Details:

Develop and refine foundational rhinoplasty skills through a focused, hands-on workshop. Participants will review key anatomical principles, practise essential surgical techniques, and gain confidence in performing structured steps of rhinoplasty in a safe, supervised setting.

Who can attend?
Open to all students; no prior surgical experience required.

What to bring:
All equipment

Surgical Skills Workshop: Virtual Reality Surgical Workshop
05/02/2026 | 17:30 - 21:00

Session Details:
Experience the future of surgical training through an interactive virtual reality workshop. Participants will engage with immersive simulation platforms to practise procedural steps, develop spatial awareness, and gain exposure to complex surgical environments in a risk free setting.

Each session is delivered by surgical trainees and offers:

  • Hands on experience with advanced VR
Surgical Skills Workshop: Vascular Anastomosis
05/02/2026 | 17:30 - 21:00

The Vascular Anastomosis Workshop is a focused, hands on teaching session designed to introduce medical students to core principles and techniques used in vascular surgery. Through guided, step by step instruction, participants will gain practical exposure to vascular anastomosis in a safe, supervised learning environment using synthetic models.

The session is structured to build both technical

Face and Form Series: Maxillofacial Reconstruction, Transsphenoidal Surgery & Epistaxis Management Workshop
05/02/2026 | 18:00 - 20:30

3-in-1 Head & Neck and ENT Surgery Workshop

Session Details:
VRiMS will demonstrate scapula free flap reconstruction in the jaw using cutting-edge VR technology and cadaver images covering indications for flap surgery, stepwise management of flap harvesting & transfer and microsurgical principles and practical applications across head and neck reconstruction.

Also, using highest fidelity surgical

UCL Gyn/Obs & Foetal Surgery Speciality Day 2026
07/02/2026

UCL Surgical Society presents Gyn/Obs & Foetal Surgery Speciality Day 2026, a speciality day exploring careers and advances in women’s health, including hands-on workshops. 

The programme features expert led talks, research presentations on cutting edge topics, and six interactive workshop stations including laparoscopic training, obstetric ultrasound, VR simulation, instrumental delivery, and

Surgical Skills Workshop 25/26: Foundations of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Excision
16/02/2026 | 17:30 - 20:30

The UCL Surgical Society presents a 10-part workshop series to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn and practise essential surgical skills in a structured, hands-on environment.

Session Details:

Gain practical experience excising cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions. Focus on designing elliptical incisions, achieving clear margins, and layered wound closure.

Each session is

Surgical Skills Workshop 25/26: Wound Management and Drainage
16/02/2026 | 17:30 - 20:30

The UCL Surgical Society presents a 10-part workshop series to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn and practise essential surgical skills in a structured, hands-on environment.

Session Details:

Explore the principles of wound debridement, management of contaminated wounds, and hands-on practice in securing surgical drains and purse-string sutures.

Each session is delivered by

Surgical Skills Workshop: Airway Management, Cricothyrotomy, and Grommet Insertion
19/02/2026 | 17:30 - 21:00

Session Details:
Develop essential airway skills through a focused, hands on workshop covering basic and emergency airway management. Participants will explore key anatomical landmarks, practise bag mask ventilation techniques, and gain structured exposure to cricothyrotomy and grommet insertion in a safe, supervised environment.

Each session is delivered by surgical trainees and offers:

  • Hands on
The International Undergraduate Surgical Conference 2026 (INUGSC)
07 - 08/03/2026

Founded by the UCL Surgical Society, the International Undergraduate Surgical Conference (INUGSC) was established in 2011 as the first conference of its kind. Created to provide medical students from around the world with access to high-quality surgical education beyond the traditional school curricula, INUGSC’s emphasis remains on encouraging innovation and cross-cultural exchange, pushing

UCL Surgical Society Gala Dinner 2026
14/03/2026 | 17:00 - 22:00

Event details to be confirmed very soon!

Global Health and Surgery Conference 2026
28 - 29/03/2026

Get ready for an inspiring two days at the Global Health and Surgery Conference 2026, happening 28th–29th March, virtually on Zoom 🌍✨

This year’s theme, “Hands That Heal, Voices for All,” is all about action, advocacy, and amplifying voices that matter. Whether you’re a student, clinician, researcher, or global health enthusiast, this conference is your chance to be part of