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This award supports visits to centres of excellence in emergency general surgery (EGS) across the UK, Europe, or other developed healthcare systems worldwide. The focus is on learning from world leading models of service delivery and advancing clinical, managerial, and leadership skills.
This award celebrates the legacy of ASGBI Past President, Professor Averil Mansfield, reflecting her commitment to innovation and excellence in surgery, including her time spent broadening her horizons abroad.
To apply, applicants must:
Initial applications must be submitted online by 25th February 2026. Shortlisted candidateswill be invited to submit a full application by 31st March 2026 which should include:
Applicants are encouraged to plan visits to no more than two centres, over a period of 1-2 weeks, to ensure a focused and meaningful experience. Travellers are responsible for making their own arrangements with their itinerary, including booking travel and accommodation. The award funding is intended to support these costs.
Applicants can select their own centres to form their own itinerary. The following centres have been pre-approved by the ASGBI:
Awardees will receive a commemorative plaque featuring the ASGBI coat of arms. This will be presented at the ASGBI International Surgical Congress, after completion of travels, accompanied by a photo opportunity to celebrate their achievement.
