Southern African Student Surgical Society

The Southern African Student's Surgical Society brings like-minded students together with the hope of future collaboration and sharing of ideas

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

Just posted a video https://t.co/EL15jUrFdb

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/6niBSLGroU

[Regan Boden @boden_regan]

@SASSSsurgical is not yet done! After the great speakers yesterday, our attendees are now participating in a Theory of Change Workshop looking at various specific problems in #SurgicalCare in our contexts!

Great mentors include - @shrikantpeters @HealThink @Priyanka4092

[Peace Francis-Boden @franc_peace]

What an honour to introduce a powerhouse today - a seasoned leader, an attentive mentor and a distinguished clinician who amplifies and advocates for African voices ✨

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

Today we host our Theory of Change Workshop which will challenge students to find innovative solutions to barriers to surgical care. We have some inspirational mentors for this segment including @matumocr @LindaPohlSmith @shrikantpeters @HealThink @shnivells and @Priyanka4092!

[Savannah Verhage @SavVerhage]

What an honour to introduce @DrTedros, Director General of WHO, for the Keynote address at our @SASSSsurgical and @GlobalUct Conference entitled "Reimagining Perioperative Care in Africa." Very proud moment for our student-lead conference and an incredibly inspiring talk!

[Marc Mendelson @SouthAfricanASP]

Congratulations @SASSSsurgical on a wonderful, innovative programme, which includes @DrTedros

[Amy Paterson @Amy_Paterson1]

So much home applause for @MrsMaswime’s reflections on the tables at which surgeons/women/African leaders must be present. #sasssconference @SASSSsurgical

[Amy Paterson @Amy_Paterson1]

Reflecting on what a privilege it was today to hear the insights of leaders who not only care deeply about equity but whose work continues to move our world towards it. There could have been no more apt trio to tackle this enormous topic. Thank you @SASSSsurgical team ❤️

[UCT Global Surgery Division @GlobalUct]

Catch a glimpse of the SASSS & UCT Global Surgery conference

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

@Shad65093628 @SiphoNdereya and Isabel Kim

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

We have reached the end of the conference! Thank you to all speakers, sponsors and delegates who have made this conference possible! Thank you to @GlobalUct for this incredible collaboration and for @MrsMaswime for the mentorship and support. #UCTGlobalconfernece #SASSSsymposium

[Priyanka Naidu, MD, MSc @Priyanka4092]

The power of #womeninsurgery. A privilege to continue to learn from two incredible mentors who are prioritizing surgery on local agendas and who continue to push the limits in #transplant surgery. @ElminSteyn @elmimuller @SASSSsurgical @GlobalUct @StellenboschUni @OSGlobalSurgery

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

Our last talk for the day is all about transplant surgery in the African surgical context. This talk is given by Prof Elmi Steyn and Prof Elmi Muller. Tune in for this groundbreaking discussion! #UCTGlobalconfernece #sassssymposium

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

Next up in our focus on Innovation, Professor Mashudu Tshifularo will be discussing his ground-breaking 3D Total Middle Ear Ossicles Implant surgery! We are truly honoured to hear more about this incredible surgery. #UCTGlobalsurgery #SASSSsymposium

[Salome Maswime @MrsMaswime]

Such an inspiring talk by DG WHO Dr @DrTedros at the @GlobalUct and @SASSSsurgical conference. A call for
1. Surgeons to understand health systems 2. Clinicians to impact policy & evidence 3. Surgeons to advocate for their patients @UCT_news @DrZweliMkhize @CyrilRamaphosa

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

Thank you, Dr Nisha Jacob for an excellent introduction to our panel discussion "Surgical Education in the Information Era" with Professor Johan Fagan, Dr Moore (@ladysurgeonsa), Professor Koto and Dr Duys (@HealThink)! #UCTGlobalconference #SASSSsymposium

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

To explore the triumphs in peri-operative care, we will now be discussing "Innovation in Foetal Surgery" with Professor Mike Belfort. We are excited to hear about the developments in this field of surgery! #UCTGlobalconference #SASSSsymposium

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

Thank you to @franc_peace for introducing our esteemed key speaker @MrsMaswime who will be elaborating the theme of "Reimaging Global Surgery". We are excited to hear from this inspiring leader in global surgery. @GlobalUct #UCTGlobalconfernece #SASSSsymposium

[Southern African Student Surgical Society @SASSSsurgical]

@SavVerhage will now be introducing our keynote address by @DrTedros. The theme of this address is "Reimagining Global Surgery". It is an honour to have @DrTedros as part of the conference. @GlobalUct #UCTGlobalconference #SASSSsymposium #sasss #conference #globalsurgery