Interested in Cardiothoracic Surgery? Interventional Cardiology? International Conferences? Research and Mentorship Opportunities?
The KCL Cardiothoracic Surgery Society is dedicated to offering medical students a deep dive into the world of cardiothoracic surgery whilst supporting their ongoing studies and post-medical school training pathways through a variety of enriching events! Together, we can put Cardiothoracic Surgery at KCL on the map!
- Annual International Conference: A flagship event featuring renowned surgeons and researchers sharing the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery, advice on how to succeed in a career within their field, delivering multiple hands-on workshops for attendees and networking opportunities.
-Suturing Workshops: Hands-on sessions throughout the academic year designed to help students develop basic and complex surgical skills essential for any aspiring surgeons, with expert guidance from practicing surgeons.
-Surgeon led Talks: Regular talks by leading cardiothoracic surgeons, offering insights into their career journeys, cutting-edge surgical techniques, and the future of the field.
- Portfolio Building: Guidance on how to build your portfolio throughout medical school, provided by experienced medical students, successful surgical training pathway applicants and current surgeons
-Social Events: Relaxed gatherings that foster a strong sense of community within the society, providing opportunities to connect with peers in a more informal setting.
-Research and Clinical Placement Program: In line with our commitment to holistic development, we are working on introducing a research and clinical placement program. This initiative will provide members with opportunities to gain practical experience in the field and engage in cutting-edge research.
-Membership Benefits: membership in our society guarantees you a spot at all our events which you sign up for, ensuring you have access to these valuable resources and networking opportunities whilst helping us provide you with and run a wide range of events this academic year.
Join our WhatsApp group chat for the 24-25 academic year here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JUbxpxA7Ts27SiNIzz6aiZ (or us the 'Visit Website' link at the top of this page that takes you straight to the WhatsApp group chat!) to stay on top of our upcoming events through regular reminders, hear about external cardiothoracic opportunities and have all your questions answered directly by our committee members!
This year, we are also excited to launch a new monthly newsletter! Sign up here: http://kclcardiothoracicsurgery.substack.com to stay informed about upcoming events, society news, and cardiothoracic surgery updates. Don’t forget to sign up to ensure you never miss an update!
KCL CTSS 24-25 Committee:
President – Vlad
Co-Vice President – Ikhlas
Co-Vice President – Nadia
Treasurer – Damandeep
Secretary – Hui Yann
Advisor – Terren
Events Officer (Academic) – Sukruth
Events Officer (Women in CTS) – Sharon
Conference Officer – Helena
Social Media Officer – Juhi
Marketing Officer – Aadya
Events/Conference Helper - Seb