About the UCL Surgical Society

We are proud to announce that the UCL Surgical Society is now in it's 8th year.
The society has greatly enjoyed listening to and engaging with a whole range of people related to surgery. The Surgical Society Committee is confident that through contact with such esteemed guests, the Surgical Society is reaching it's aims layed out in the mission statement.


We've compiled alist of Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the UCL Surgical Society?

Formally known as RUMS Surgical Society, we are a student-run body, representative of Royal Free and University College medical students.

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What are the aims of the UCL Surg Soc?

The Society aims to develop the interest, educational and career opportunities of all students interested in surgery.

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Who runs Surg Soc?

The society is run by a student committee for students!

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What does Surg Soc do?

We organise:

- talks and seminars on topics of general surgical interest given by surgeons
- events to promote awareness and experience of different surgical specialities
- career days
- electives workshops and guest speakers
- any event or activity our members suggest; we are very sensitive to your opinions and so aim to please

Visit our events page for an overview of what we've organised in the past.

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What is the link between Surg Soc and The Royal College of Surgeons of England?

All UK Surgical Societies were created at the recommendation of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This aimed to increase communication between the college and future surgical trainees, as well as to inspire students to develop a passion for the art of surgery. Today, all surgical societies are represented at the Royal College of Surgeons which still plays an essential role in our activities. Surg Soc students not only attend events at the college, but also participate in organising some of them.

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I am too busy already, why should I join another society?

Attendance is not an issue at our events. You will be lucky to get a seat! Our events are usually very popular. There are no minimum attendance requirements, you are welcomed when you have the time. Events are organised in the afternoons or evenings, so as not to coincide with academic activities. Free snacks are always provided at all events.

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I am not interested in surgery, why should I join Surg Soc?

You don't have to be interested in surgery to join us. We run many events which appeal to the wider student body, such as career/global medicine talks as well as general skills workshops such as BLS/Suturing.

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Surgery is for boys, why should girls apply?

Au contraire! UCL Surg Soc follows in the excellent historical tradition set out by our parent medical schools (University College Hospital and Royal Free Hospital medical schools) in promoting equal educational opportunities amongst men and women. To this extent we work closely with WInS (Women In Surgery) in conjunction with the Royal College of Surgeons to promote surgical careers amongst women. In addition our committee has a specially appointed WInS representative.

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Who can join Surg Soc?

Any UCL student can join our society. You don't have to be interested in surgery or even be a medical student!

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How much does it cost to be a member?

Annual membership to Surg Soc costs £3. Membership entitles you to discounted/free entry to our events for the entire academic year. Events that require additional costs will be advertised as such.

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How do I join?

Membership is now online via http://www.uclunion.org/shop and costs only £3.
However, you can still purchase membership by visiting Clubs & Societies Centre reception desk, 2nd Floor Bloomsbury Building, Gordon Street.

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How do I find out more?

Please feel free to drop us a line at surg-soc@ucl.ac.uk! And keep visiting this website for updated information.

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