The Association’s 2009 International Surgical Congress took place from 13th to 15th May 2009 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, and continued the international and pan-surgical focus introduced to the meeting in 2007. Over 30 Colleges, Specialty Associations and International Societies participated in the meeting and over 1,600 people were on site over the three days, of which 1,037 were medical delegates.
The theme of the meeting was ‘Delivering a Modern Surgical Service’ and the main symposia and lectures focused on generic surgical issues, with special emphasis on surgical education, training, revalidation and the impact of EWTD on the delivery of surgical service.
Mr Andrew Lansley MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health, officially opened the Congress during the Corporate Patrons’ Drinks Reception on the Wednesday evening, and the scientific programme opened with an in depth look at the logistics and impact of Revalidation. This was followed by Dr Mike Watson (Medical Director, NHS Education Scotland) exploring the question 'The CCT; Holy Grail or Barrier to Excellence?’ and an inspirational session from Willie John McBride MBE, the former British Lions and Irish rugby captain... Read more »
2009 Prize Winners
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- Moynihan Prize
- Short Paper Prizes
- E-Poster Prizes
- Commended Posters
- John Farndon Prize
- Audio-Visual Prizes
- Photographic Competition
- Golf Competition
- Laparoscopic DVD Prize
