Organised with the Cleveland Clinic London
Surgical careers evening: Exploring training and specialties | 29 October 2026
Overview
Delivered in partnership with Cleveland Clinic London and Orthopaedic Research UK, explore a career in surgery at this interactive evening event — hear from leading surgeons, gain hands-on experience, and build valuable connections across the surgical community.
Target audience: Medical students
Event aims
- Inspire interest in surgical careers.
- Provide insight into surgical training pathways, day-to-day practice, and career progression.
- Facilitate networking between medical students, trainees, and consultants.
Ticket includes refreshments and bowl food.
Programme
17:30 – 18:00: Arrival & registration
18:00 – 18:10: Welcome & introduction
18:10 – 19:00: “Sell your specialty” series
18:10 Duncan Tennent (Orthopaedics)
18:20 Kalpana Devalia (Bariatric)
18:30 Charles Imber (HPB)
18:40 Senthil Nathan (Urology)
18:50 Mary Murphy (Neurosurgery)
19:00 – 20:00: Panel Q&A
An opportunity to ask questions and hear insights from our panel of surgical experts.
20:00 – 21:00: Networking session
Connect with surgeons and fellow medical students.
Includes:
- Interactive games
- Faculty and trainee stands
- Informal discussions and career conversations
- Refreshments and informal bowl food
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