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The Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) represents general surgery and all its related specialties throughout the UK and Ireland.

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🔐Unlock discounted rates for the forthcoming ASGBI Congress in Belfast by joining ASGBI today! Connect with peers, engage in hands-on training, and propel your surgical career forward with us. 🚀Links in bio. #ASGBI2024 #Excellence #Collaboration #Inclusion
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Congratulations to Miss Claire Rutherford who was the most outstanding candidate in the May 2021 Intercollegiate Specialty Board examination in General Surgery and is the prize winner of the ASGBI medal & prize. Well done Claire!👏
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Congratulations to Miss Jessie Elliott who was the most outstanding candidate in the May 2022 Intercollegiate Specialty Board examination in General Surgery and is the winner of the ASGBI medal & prize. Well done Jessie!
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We are delighted to announce that Miss Gill Tierney has been elected as ASGBI’s Vice President for 2021 and 2022, and will thus become President for 2023 and 2024. Congratulations to Gill, we look forward to the next four years. #womeninsurgery
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New Appointment: We are delighted to announce that @KateHancorn is our new Trauma Lead. We look forward to working with you Kate!
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of @susanmoug as ASGBI Director of Research. Congratulations Susan and welcome to the ASGBI team! #womeninsurgery
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Congratulations to our new President-Elect 2023-2024 Mr Christian Macutkiewicz @SurgeryHPB . We would like to thank our members for participating in the recent election which was a major change in our leadership appointment process. #EDI #EGS @neilsurgeon
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Introducing our new Director of Education & Training. Congratulations @bengriffiths73 ! Welcome to the ASGBI team. We look forward to working with you 👏
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We've made another great appointment! Congratulations @NuhaZsurgeon our new Director of Inclusivity. Welcome to the ASGBI Team and we look forward to working with you. #womeninsurgery
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How a surgeon’s appearance changes over a 12 hour on call….
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Congratulations to Mr Ross McLean who was the most outstanding candidate in the July 2021 Intercollegiate Specialty Board examination in General Surgery and is the prize winner of the ASGBI medal & prize. Well done @RossMcLeanNE 👏
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Congratulations to Zoe Barber January 2019 Intercollegiate Winner. With two surgeons of the future.
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To all the consultants dusting off their white coats & 🩺 - remember the same advice we give to new starters: ‘Make sure you ask the nurses, if you don’t know how to do something’…. To those striking tomorrow - know that we will always have your back
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We are delighted to award Professor Julio Mayol @juliomayol an Honorary Fellowship of our association.
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Presidents of general surgery associations of New Zealand, Australia, Great Britain and Ireland in Napier, sharing ideas and friendship. Collaboration is 🔑 #NZAGS24 🌟The future of surgery is bright! 🌟
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Tuesday watch We all treat patients with cancer & those in the final phases of life Remember they have hopes & dreams left They may have something to teach us ‘Proof that the dying have the most to teach us about life’ @Atul_Gawande RIP Laura ❤️
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Friday timeline cleanser The consultant, the registrar and the F1….
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#ASGBI2023 great leadership from @RCSEd - #collaboration makes us strong
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Congratulations to Deirdre Nally, winner of the first Averil Mansfield Fellowship #ASGBI2021 @ASGBI_MA @ASiTofficial
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New Appointment: We are delighted to announce that @SarahDuff3 is our new CRG NELA Lead. We look forward to working with you Sarah!
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Ramadan Mubarak to all of our Muslim colleagues observing the blessed month! Not only do they have to be NBM for 16 hours, it is also a month of spiritual enrichment, charity and kindness #RamadanMubarak #BeKind #Belonging #EDI
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Congratulations to Miss Oroog Ali on being awarded the Intercollegiate Prize. Well done @oali_22 !
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Delighted that Past President of the @asgbi , Professor Rowan Parks, is elected as the next President of the @RCSEd . We wish him well and all success in this new role. @EdinburghUni @edinsurg_online @profp_edinsurg
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A new addition to our Issues in Professional Practice series, ‘Surgery in the older frail patient: Challenges and Considerations,’ is now available here:
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The absolute legends behind #ASGBI2023 trainee village and breakfast academy. You asked for more.. watch this space #ASGBI2024 …… @bengriffiths73 @NickWatsonSurg
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Congratulations to Mr James Ward who was the most outstanding candidate in the September 2021 Intercollegiate Specialty Board examination in General Surgery and is the winner of the ASGBI medal & prize. Well done James!
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The ASGBI wishes to highlight the need now, more than ever, for active engagement in surgical training. #NoTrainingTodayNoSurgeonsTomorrow #TrainingEmergency #EverybodyMatters #TrainingMatters #TraineesMatter
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Weekend thought ‘Surgical complications & their implications for surgeons’ well-being’ Something we all have to deal with This paper in the @BJSurgery is nearly 10 years old but relevant as little has probably changed
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Congratulations to Hilary Brewer on receiving the 2023 Averil Mansfield Fellowship.
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Congratulations @misshollyman for being appointed as our Regional Representative for South West. We look forward to working with you!
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New Regional Representative Appointed: we are delighted to announce that Dimitrios Damaskos, Consultant in General and Emergency Surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is our new Scottish Regional Representative. Welcome @DimDamask ! We look forward to working with you.
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ASGBI Welsh Regional Rep Trish Duncan and Director of Scientific Programme @SurgeryHPB multitasking at ASGBI #EGS2022 .
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A powerhouse of inspirational female leadership sharing the stage today at #ASGBI2023 #Excellence #Collaboration #inclusion
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Sign up 35th Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of @SoniaLockwood79 as ASGBI Director of Emergency General Surgery. Congratulations Sonia and welcome to the ASGBI team! #womeninsurgery
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Heartfelt thanks to Professor Vassilios Papalois for his contribution, dedication and tireless work for the ASGBI as he demits as Director of Communication.
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Very proud to see Nicola Fernhead @cam_colorectal , a Past President of @ACPGBI , receive a well deserved honorary fellowship of @AmCollSurgeons . If you can see it, you can be it! #ACSCC23 #WomenInSurgery
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Vibrant female leadership at the RCS!
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We applaud all the amazing women who motivate, empower, and support us in healthcare and beyond. Thank you to our female Presidents, past and current, for inspiring women to pursue a limitless career in surgery! #SurgeryForEveryone #LiftAsYouClimb #IWD2023 #WomeninSurgery
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📢Congratulations @CurrieSurgery for the being awarded this year's Moynihan Travelling Fellowship 👏
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We need a timeline cleanser The surgical consultant walking through radiology after getting push back on all their scan requests…. (courtesy of @radiologistpage )
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Many congratulations to our President-elect #GillTierney on being appointed an Honorary Chair from the University of Nottingham. #WomenInSurgery
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Congratulations to the winner of the 2020 Moynihan Prize @mrnigeldsouza !
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We wish all our Muslim members and their families a Happy Eid. For those attending the Congress this week, thank you for spending this family time with your ASGBI family.
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With surgical training under extreme pressure, ASGBI is prioritising trainees with the new Averil Mansfield Fellowship. Selected by Prof M, the recipient will receive £1000 to spend time in a UK Centre to further experience EGS. More info soon #traineesmatter #trainingmatters
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We are delighted that @juliomayol will be our 2021 @BJSurgery Lecturer at our Virtual Congress. #ASGBI2021
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We are excited to launch the Call for Abstracts for our 2021 Virtual Congress. It'll be taking place from Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th May 2021. There will be a wide range of topics covered in a mix of session formats. Abstract submission deadline 31st January 2021.
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Huge Congratulations to all those who passed the FRCS. Always a massive achievement, even more so this year. Well done! We cannot wait to announce the winner of the ASGBI Gold Medal. @ASiTofficial @ASGBI_MA @roux_group @TheMammaryFold1 @Dukes_Club
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Obligatory group photograph before we pack up and head home. Thanks ⁦for having us ⁦ @ASiTofficial ⁩, it’s been fun #ASiT2023 ! See you in Harrogate in May! ⁦ @ASGBI_MA
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Congratulations to Miss Nabeela Malik, winner of the February 2024 ASGBI Gold Medal!
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Congratulations to Mr Jonathan Moore who was the most outstanding candidate in the February 2023 Intercollegiate Specialty Board Examination in General Surgery and has been nominated the winner of the ASGBI Medal.
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Congratulations to our @ASGBI_MA Past President Alan Askari on passing the FRCS! Well done @alan_askari
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Our wonderful Presidents side by side, ready to start the Moynihan Academy Weekend. Well done to @TheTraumaSurg and the team, you do us proud! @ASGBI_MA @ASiTofficial @Dukes_Club @roux_group
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What leadership, discipline and a lifetime of public service looks like Rest in peace your Majesty
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🏆Congratulations to @HannahJavanmard on receiving the @BJSurgery Prize #ASGBI2021 🏆
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The theme of the EGS Symposium this year is Getting it right in Emergency General Surgery Who do you want to hear from and why? Sign up now at #ASGBIEGS
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We are delighted to have representation at the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of The Duke of Edinburgh, our Patron for almost 40 years. Professor Gill Tierney, President-elect and Professor Iain Anderson, immediate Past President are representing ASGBI today.
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Rise and shine ☀️ So looking forward to seeing our surgical friends and colleagues today at #ASGBI2023 ! Let’s do this!
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Congratulations to @nicolaeardley and all our friends at the @ACPGBI for a fantastic #ACC2023 course today. Live streaming now #Golddust
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Excited to see the #HowIBecameAWomanInSurgery campaign taking effect, raising awareness towards consensus and alternative strategies. Please read the article from the ASGBI Surgical Life Winter journal I had the pleasure to coauthor with @bristolwins
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We'll be holding a webinar on 3rd December looking at the practice changing evidence from @NELANews #womeninsurgery
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Routinely changing gloves and instruments before abdominal wound closure produces a 13% reduction in surgical site infection
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It's an honour and a privilege to have Professor @juliomayol with us today to deliver the @BJSurgery Lecture #ASGBI2021 #SoMe4Surgery
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ASGBI are proud to introduce our EDI Committee and invite you to this important National event - FREE for all. Join us as we look in the mirror, listen to your stories and discuss your thoughts on the Kennedy Report at the Q&A session. #StrongerTogether #EveryoneMatters
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We can't wait to host @rbarbosa91 and @SAGES_Updates at #ASGBI2024 🥳🥳 Although Ron's Training Village workshop is now fully booked, there are still limited places left on a few of the sessions, including the Management of Bleeding Workshop with none other than @georgoff from…
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Fantastic course today in Laparoscopic Skills in Emergency Surgery. Thanks to the @RCSEd , the faculty and participants 👏👏👏
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Congratulations John Isherwood from Addenbrooks and John Moir from Freeman Hospital who have received a fellowship to further their interests in the clinical management of #pancreaticcancer . Thank you to our colleagues @PancreaticCanUK for supporting this programme👏 #ASGBI2021
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This week ASGBI Exec members are enjoying @ACPGBI 2023 in Manchester #Collaboration #Kindness
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Interested in a career in transplant surgery? Our next webinar focuses on careers and training. 6pm on Thursday 6th October. All welcome! Register here:
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Congratulations to @keatonjones88 !
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Sunday thought One doctor in 🇬🇧 dies by suicide every two weeks, according to figures by @DoctorsDistress The situation is worse still among women doctors This is in part due to culture within the workplace #LetsRemoveIt
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ASGBI President Gill Tierney joined Naga Munchetty @TVNaga01 on @bbc5live today. '𝐁𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝, 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲' #EndSexualHarassment #InclusiveSurgery Listen from 1h 12m 🔽
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We'll be holding our @BJSurgery 2020 Lecture virtually from 1800 hours on 12th November. Our guest speaker is Professor Steve Moeng from South Africa talking about Abdominal Trauma: a lifetime of lessons from South Africa. Register here:
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Congratulations to @HannahJavanmard on winning the 2022 Moynihan Prize. #ASGBI2022
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Comments from the Executive   ‘We work in multidisciplinary teams so why are our conferences not multidisciplinary?’ @susanmoug
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ASGBI Congress 2023: ASGBI is delighted to announce a stellar line-up for our plenary session featuring the Royal College Lecturers in Harrogate - 17th to 19th May 2023. #ASGBI2023 #WomenInSurgery
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Our EGS Symposium is taking place on 28th September in Nottingham and online. The theme is Getting it Right in Emergency General Surgery. Registration opens Soon!
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💪🏼Strong female leadership at the New Zealand Association of General Surgeons (NZAGS) Annual Conference in Napier. Our President Gill Tierney with NZAGS President Vanessa Blair.🔽 We look forward to welcoming NZAGS President Vanessa Blair to Belfast for #ASGBI2024 next month!!
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Our President-Elect @SurgeryHPB is representing us at the @SAGES_Updates conference in Cleveland! 🇺🇸 We are so excited to welcome the SAGES faculty to the upcoming #ASGBI2024 Congress in Belfast. Looking forward to sharing insights and forging important international…
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Delighted to be making so many announcements today!🥳Thank you to our partners @IntuitiveSurg for supporting fellowships for our members who have an interest in robotic-assisted techniques. Congratulations Tamara, Jason, Mohan and Jeremy #ASGBI2021 #Trainingmatters
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Welcome to our new @asgbi President @profp_edinsurg and a big thank you to our now Past President John Moorehead!
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@asgbi
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For the final time - @neilsurgeon chairing the @asgbi executive meeting. Outstanding leadership. Can’t thank you enough for leading the ship through some very choppy waters!
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What are you doing on 22nd September? How about joining us ONLINE for Trauma Tips and Training? FREE for ASGBI members, more info/programme in the comments below. Thanks to @KateHancorn our Trauma Lead for arranging an excellent programme and to our sponsors @JNJMedTechUKI 🙏🏼
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Should @asgbi advocate for the return of the firm structure to improve surgical training?
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@Schoolofsurg @nnifhoghlu @JCST_Surgery @ASiTofficial @bota_uk @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @RCSI_Irl I also can't help but think the contract imposed by Hunt in 2016 hasn't helped matters. Training even more fragmented than before. I remain convinced firm structures are key to the best quality training.
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We are going to miss you @Bhavnita …. Over the last 22 years you have been the one constant as others, including Presidents and Council Members, have come and gone. Thank you for helping to turn the @asgbi into the organisation it is! All the best ❤️
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Congratulations to Winner of the 2020 @WileyGlobal AV Prize ‘Emergency Laparoscopic Femoral Hernia Repair and Small Bowel Resection’ by @LeeCreedon and colleagues from @teamsurgeryuhdb @uhdb . View the winning entry here:
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Visit the @ASGBI_MA stand for a quick selfie! Tag #ASGBI2023 in your tweets 🐥
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Join us on 12th November for our 2020 @BJSurgery lecture by Professor Steve Moeng and case discussion led by @EuanJDickson . Register here:
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The Executive of ASGBI acknowledge Baroness Helena Kennedy’s report on EDI. We feel that every surgeon matters and that we all carry individual responsibility for supporting equality, diversity, fairness and respect. ASGBI will strive to achieve this.
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In celebration of #IWD2021 we thank four of our Directors, Gill Tierney, @SoniaLockwood79 , @susanmoug & @NuhaZsurgeon for the work they do for ASGBI and for raising the profile of #WomenInSurgery . Who inspires you? We'll start with Averil Mansfield, @slsteinmd1 @debby_keller
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Joint statement and guidance from Royal Colleges and Specialty Associations identifying some of the challenges surgeons are currently facing and offering broad advice. Full statement found here: @RCSI_Irl @RCSnews @RCSEd @rcpsglasgow @ACPGBI @Augishealth
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On 9th September we’ll be running our #ASGBIEGS conference virtually. It’s free for ASGBI members and registration opens on Monday.
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Our next webinar will focus on the Trauma Laparotomy and TELA. 6pm on Thursday 1st December. Looking forward to hearing from @KateHancorn @bengriffiths73 @rossdavenport and Major David Bailey.
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Our President had the honour of sharing the stage today at @SistersIN_HQ 24 with First Minister @moneillsf and deputy First Minister @little_pengelly of Northern Ireland. Three incredible female role models sharing their amazing stories to inspire the next generation 👏👏👏
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Are you a General Surgeon wanting to include 🤖 in your practice ? Hear how our experts @NuhaZsurgeon @deenaharji @EllenEetvelde @liamfhorgan and Micaela Piccoli incorporate 🤖 into EGS, Hernia and Cholecystectomy at #ASGBI2023 . Find out more here:
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Excited to finish today with Professor Gill Tierney’s Inaugural Dinner
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#ASGBI2023 done ☑️ Thank you to all our attendees, faculty and supporters who made the made the event such a success. Get the next one in your diary now. Join us in Belfast, 8-10th May 2024 ⬇️ #Excellence #Collaboration #Inclusion
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