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Careers Night

Careers Night is a series of interactive events that provides precious opportunities for medical students to explore further into the field of surgery. Prestigious surgeons are invited as guest speakers to share their first-hand experience from being a medical student to a surgeon, what they have gone through and have been rewarded in their careers. Whether or not you have found your interest in surgery, the sharings will be useful for you to connect the dots between your current studies and future careers.

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Interact with esteemed surgeons

Participants will hear from leading doctors from a variety of surgical disciplines. The Q&A sessions offer a rare opportunity to ask any question related to the field. In small group discussions, participants will even receive personal advice from surgeons!

Experiencing the breadth of surgery

Held biannually, our Careers Nights introduce medical students to different aspects of a surgeon's life. Surgeons from a wide array of specialities are invited to share their experience in their respective fields. Past themes include Life as a Surgeon in Humanitarian Work, Robotic Surgery: Operation of the Future, Get to Know Your Gut: Gastrointestinal Surgery etc.

Gain insight into your favourite specialty

Participants will gain first-hand experience of guest surgeons. They will show you what a typical day is like for a surgeon and the ups and downs in their careers. Real-life surgery videos may even be displayed!

Careers Night I

For our first Careers Night on April 12th 2023, we invited three honourable speakers who shared their experiences in their journey of being gastrointestinal surgeons. Our guest speakers included:

Get to Know your Gut - Gastrointestinal Surgery

- Prof. Simon Law (HKU)

- Prof. Ian Wong (HKU)

- Prof. Dennis Ngo (CUHK)

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With the prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases on the rise and advancements in relevant surgical technologies, the gastrointestinal field offers a rewarding career path. The interdisciplinary nature of the field also allows for collaboration with a range of healthcare professionals. As such, we have prioritized this topic for our first Career Night.

Is there a vaccine requirement for participants?

Participants must satisfy the latest Vaccine Pass requirement and obtain a "Blue Code" in order to enter HKU/CUHK premises. Please refer to latest updates from the HKSAR government.
Is it an overnight camp?

No, it is not. The Surgical Taster Day spans two days as two day camps at the respective campuses of the two medical schools in Hong Kong. All activities for the day will end in the evening. Participants will not be provided with facilities for overnight stays.
Will I get a certificate from the activity?

Yes. Both participants and helpers will receive an official certificate from SSAHK as proof of their participation.
Can I join if I am an undergraduate medical student?

Unfortunately, you may not join Surgical Taster Camp as a participant. However, you are more than welcome to join the activity as a helper. We will begin recruiting helpers before the activity on Instagram, so please follow us @ssahongkong for the most up to date announcements. Our other activities such as the Careers Night and Suturing Workshops are targeted at medical students.
Which payment methods do you accept?

We accept Payme, FPS and Bank Transfer. Details on payment will be sent to you after your application has been processed.
Can I receive a refund if I was unable to attend after payment?

We generally do not accept refunds. For exceptional circumstances, please email finsec@ssa-hk.org.