Professional development hub
The Professional development hub was located at the vibrant center of the Festival floor.
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10.15am–11.00am
10:15 - 11:00
Careers support for SAS and Consultant Surgeons
Drop in session Wellbeing Workforce and training Diversity, equity and inclusion
Professional Development Hub
Join us for an engaging drop‑in careers session designed specifically for SAS and Consultant surgeons seeking guidance, growth, and new opportunities. This informal event brings together expert advisors and experienced clinicians to support you at every stage of your surgical career.
Careers Drop-in:
- Job Planning for SAS and Consultant surgeons
- Setting up Private Practice
- Mentoring
- Pension Advice
- Portfolio Careers in Innovation
11.45am–12.55pm
11:45 - 12:55
Work life balance
Drop in session Wellbeing Workforce and training Diversity, equity and inclusion
Professional Development Hub
This supportive, practical drop‑in session is designed to help surgeons explore ways to create a healthier, more sustainable balance between professional responsibilities and personal wellbeing. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, managing health challenges, or considering alternative working patterns, this session provides space to talk, learn, and access tailored guidance.
Work-life balance:
- Less than full-time working
- Returning to Work
- Portfolio careers
- Managing health challenges
1.35pm–1.55pm
13:35 - 13:55
Integrating extended reality into surgical training
Experience and insights from 10,000 early careers and undergraduate user experience in the U.K. A hands on demonstration of a range of virtual reality (VR) techniques that can be integrated into surgical training including 360video of cadaveric surgical techniques and live surgery with virtual studio overlay, remote and in person synchronsied VR, in person and remote immersive surgical anatomy training, interactive VR for creating assessment tools and 6 degrees of freedom using generative AI for procedural skills.
2.00pm–2.40pm
14:00 - 14:40
Planning for Retirement
Drop in session Wellbeing Workforce and training Diversity, equity and inclusion
Professional Development Hub
This practical and supportive workshop is designed to help surgeons plan confidently for the transition into retirement. Whether you’re approaching retirement or simply beginning to think ahead, this session provides expert guidance and time to reflect on the next stage of your career and life.
2.50pm–4.00pm
14:50 - 16:00
Careers support for current and future surgical trainees
Professional Development Hub
This informal, drop‑in session is designed to support surgical trainees at every stage of their career. Whether you're shaping your portfolio, preparing for interviews, or exploring opportunities beyond standard training pathways, this session offers practical guidance and expert insights to help you move forward with confidence.
Careers Drop-in for Trainees:
- Portfolio building
- Interview Tips
- Out of programme experiences
- Global surgical pathways
- Portfolio Careers in Innovation
10.00am–10.45am
10:00 - 10:45
Getting involved with RCS England
Professional Development Hub
Discover how you can get more involved with the Royal College of Surgeons of England through a wide range of rewarding volunteering opportunities. This informal drop‑in session is designed for surgeons at all career stages who want to contribute their skills, support the profession, and help shape the future of surgical practice.
Getting involved with RCS England:
- How to get involved in QI
- Join the Faculty
- Becoming an Examiner
- Become a Speciality Bulletin advisor
- Volunteering
11.25am–12.25am
11:25 - 12:25
Careers support for SAS and Consultant Surgeons
Professional Development Hub
Join us for an engaging drop‑in careers session designed specifically for SAS and Consultant surgeons seeking guidance, growth, and new opportunities. This informal event brings together expert advisors and experienced clinicians to support you at every stage of your surgical career.
Careers Drop-in:
- Job Planning for SAS and Consultant surgeons,
- Mentoring
- Pension Advice
- Portfolio Careers in Innovation
12.30pm–1.30pm
12:30 - 13:30
Suturing practise with Cambridge Surgical Models
This session will provide attendees with the opportunity to practise their suturing skills using Cambridge Surgical Models’ next generation skin pads. Attendees will learn and practice performing simple suturing (interrupted & continuous), mattress suturing (vertical & horizontal) and subcuticular suturing, using state-of-the-art synthetic skin pad simulators.
1.35pm–2.45pm
13:35 - 14:45
Research Sandpit
Workshop
Professional Development Hub
Learn how to present research, from abstract submission to how to create compelling oral presentations featuring oral presentations selected from the Poster Competition.