Centenary of the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences
The UCT Surgical Society - a society on the cutting edge
Astrid Leusink, Ross Hoffman
Abstract
The University of Cape Town Surgical Society is a student-run society established in 2006 and is affiliated with the Department of Surgery. The aims of the society are to supplement undergraduate training, to promote medical and surgical research, and to motivate students to pursue a career in surgery. Regular monthly lectures and surgical skills courses are offered, as well as weekly anatomy workshops. A recently launched Shadow Programme enables students to interact with practising surgeons in theatre, thereby gaining insight into the advantages and challenges involved in a future career in surgery.
Authors' affiliations
Astrid Leusink, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
Ross Hoffman, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
Keywords
UCT Surgical Society
Cite this article
South African Medical Journal 2012;102(6):436-437.
Article History
Date submitted: 2012-02-22
Date published: 2012-03-02
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