SURGIA Griffith University

The Surgical Interest Association (SURGIA) is a non-profit, student-run organisation dedicated to inspiring the surgeons of tomorrow, at Griffith Uni and beyond

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

Thank you to Prof. Marianne Vonau, Dr. Francois Tudor @francois_tudor and Dr. Dilip Gahankari @dilipgahankari for presenting your amazing cases at last week's Incredible Cases event. Students were riveted to their seats from the captivating and inspirational patient stories!

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

@dr_sarahcoll Sorry we didn't tag you earlier!

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

It's been a real privilege to hear from Dr Sarah Rennie @scrennie, Prof Richard Turner, Dr Sarah Coll and Dr Justin Cain @JCainBlox on diversity in surgery in our Suture the Gap Symposium. Your inspirational stories and realistic advice have been invaluable! #ILookLikeASurgeon

[Rhea Liang @LiangRhea]

It's not a selfie, it's an 'others-ie'. So proud to show off the next generation of diverse surgeons 😍 @Surgia_Griffith #ILookLikeASurgeon

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

Well done to the QSIC 2020 committee for planning, coordinating and holding a covid-safe conference!

📸 Photos are now up on the Surgia facebook page!
📜 Certificates of participation will be distributed shortly!

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

The colour on the map corresponds to the starting position of your group.

5️⃣ Certificate of Attendence 📩
These will be sent to your email within 2 week of the conference.

For any questions or concerns please contact us via our Facebook Page 😁

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

IMPORTANT QSIC INFORMATION ‼️

***Only 3 days to go***

1️⃣ Sign-in Time:
Due to COVID restrictions, arrival times have been staggered to reduce traffic in the foyer.
1 ✅ Workshop groups 1, 2 & 3 must arrive at 8:00am
2 ✅ Workshop Groups 4 & 5 must arrive at 8:30am

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

4️⃣ Surgical Skills Workshops ✂️
Please note your workshop group; specifically remember your starting workshop and its location. Your name tag will have your workshop group colour on it, you will rotate with the same group throughout the workshops.

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

Thank you to Dr Britt Long, the Surgia Sunshine Coast committee and all the pre-clinical medical students who attended the Basic Suturing event last night! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️✂️🩺
We can’t wait to see you guys at the QSIC this weekend, only 3 days to o go!!!

[Rhea Liang @LiangRhea]

I'll bet @JMQ2604 wasn't expecting to be the #diversity today 😉. #WomenInSurgery are talking over! Thanks @Surgia_Griffith for a wonderful day.

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

3/ Our Surgia Mentorship Mixer today! #WIMMonth #borntolead

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

1/ September is Women in Medicine Month 👩‍⚕️🩺✂️ @Surgia_Griffith prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness! We have organised some exciting events for this month!

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

2/ Our annual Women in Surgery Networking night is back!!! We’re joined by
Dr Alison Sprague (ENT)
Dr Vivien Wong (Urogynaecologist)
@LiangRhea (Breast & Endocrine) @dr_sarahcoll (Orthopaedics
As well as amazing PHOs and Registrars! Dr Ho, Dr Summers and Dr Arora 👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

Interested in global health and bridging the gap of inequitable access to surgery?
Introducing the Global Surgery Conference, a collaboration by Surgia and Hope4Health.
Listen to highly decorated members of global surgery as they discuss their own experiences!

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

We are definitely feeling inspired from the events of International Women's Day this weekend! 👩‍⚕️👭 Our aim for Surgia this year is to encourage diversity within surgery, not only just for women but transcending to those of various backgrounds.

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

Another successful basic suturing workshop! A huge thank you to the individuals that made it happen! Look forward to our advanced suturing workshop later in the year!

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

We loved listening to @LiangRhea talk about the the little 'l' in leadership - hoping to translate this into how we run Surgia this year! #GoldCoastRepresent

[SURGIA Griffith University @Surgia_Griffith]

Your Surgia executive committee attending the annual ASSA Leadership Day to learn about how we can better provide for our student members and gain insights into managing a collaborative team.

Thank you to @anzsurgsocs for running an amazing event!