Dhanyata Narendra

Hi, I’m Dhanyata (incoming Y5), and I’m standing to be your next President of UCL Surgical Society!

With my Academic Surgery subcommittee, I launched a consultant-led mentorship scheme with 30+ groups, building relationships with surgeons across London. I aim to sustain these connections so their support continues to strengthen our Society.

Achievements

• Academic Coordinator, INUGSC (24/25) – delivered a Research Symposium with abstract publication for selected candidates and funded full-paper publication for winners
• Secretary, UCL Medical Society (24/25) – coordinated 14 specialty subcommittees
• Student Lead, Widening Access to Medical Sciences (22-present) – secured grants + organised taster days for a faculty level WP programme

Building on our predecessor’s work, my goals are to –

EDUCATE & ELEVATE

• Resident doctor-overseen tutorials (FY1/2s, CSTs) for Years 4-6, shaped by MLA experience + MRCS preparation
• For pre-clinical students: theatre exposure, continue practical skills course + link basic sciences to surgical cases

CONNECT & CENTRALISE

• A consultant/SpR directory to support shadowing + repeat engagement
• Robust handover documentation during specialty advisory panel

BUILD & EXPAND

• Society-wide funding + seed funds for subcommittees
• Hospital + industry partnerships to source decommissioned equipment for training

Experience has shown me the value of institutional memory and collaboration. I would be honoured to lead with that vision and to provide the best value for money for members.