Surgical Students' Society of Melbourne

Surgical Students' Society of Melbourne Members can access our unique Surgical Learning Portal at https://mlu-portal.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/home.

Our society endeavours to foster the interest of medical students in surgery by providing educational and research opportunities, and to represent aspiring surgeons in establishing professional links with surgeons and surgical societies.

🚨 CALLING ALL SURGICAL, STEM AND RESEARCH ENTHUSIASTS! SSSM, in collaboration with the Department of Surgery and the Dep...
28/05/2026

🚨 CALLING ALL SURGICAL, STEM AND RESEARCH ENTHUSIASTS!

SSSM, in collaboration with the Department of Surgery and the Department of Biomedical Engineering, proudly presents the 2026 poster competition: Evolving Hands: Robotics in Surgery 🩺

If you’re looking to boost your CV with research, this competition will be just right for you! This inter-faculty event is open to all medical students from all clinical schools, as well as STEM students 🙌

Participants will research a surgical problem, explore the surgical procedure involved, relevant anatomy, and ideas to make surgery more sustainable. Teams will then formulate a research question and present their findings as a scientific poster. Keen to participate?

🔗 Sign up via the QR code, or through the link in our bio
👥 Sign up as an individual or in groups of no larger than 3.

Timeline
❔ Q&A session: 16th July 2026
🗓️ Registration closes: 26th July 2026, 11:59 PM
❗ Submission deadline: 21st August 2026, 11:59 PM
🎤 Poster presentation evening: 17th September 2026

We will be posting more instructions in the following months, so stay tuned to our social media! .unimelb .sssm .sssm .sssm .austin. And on Facebook for Austin, Western, Epworth, Northern, RMH, St V’s and Rural site SSSM for the latest updates!

Calling all researchers, surgeons and doctors! 🔬🩺 The Australasian Students’ Surgical Association is excited to launch R...
08/05/2026

Calling all researchers, surgeons and doctors! 🔬🩺 The Australasian Students’ Surgical Association is excited to launch REACH - a new initiative connecting medical students with research opportunities across surgical and medical fields.

Through REACH, you can:
🔹 Register and showcase your research projects
🔹 Connect with motivated student contributors
🔹 Expand your academic network
🔹 Support and mentor the next generation of clinician-researchers

Whether you’re looking to grow your research team, reduce your workload, or increase the impact of your project, REACH is here to help. 📲 Scan the QR code to learn more and submit your project today!

Your 2026 SSSM Central Executive Team is hereWe’re bringing you a year of hands-on sessions and opportunities to explore...
28/04/2026

Your 2026 SSSM Central Executive Team is here

We’re bringing you a year of hands-on sessions and opportunities to explore surgery beyond the textbook. This team has been working behind the scenes to create experiences that are practical and accessible.

Big plans for the year ahead!! stay tuned.

15/04/2026

Suturing 101: Basic & Advanced Suturing Workshop 🧵💉
📍 Western Health Education Centre, Sunshine Hospital
Day: 23rd april Thursday
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🎫 Only $7 — food included!
🥼 Hands‑on suturing practice, friendly competition, and the best sutures win a suture kit!
Grab your ticket now 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/suturing-101-basic-and-advanced-suturing

🚨 Reminder: Western–Northern Surgical Skills Day 🚨Are you a surgical enthusiast looking to build real procedural skills?...
25/03/2026

🚨 Reminder: Western–Northern Surgical Skills Day 🚨

Are you a surgical enthusiast looking to build real procedural skills? Don’t miss this hands-on collaborative workshop designed for future surgeons.

🛠️ What’s included:
• Advanced suturing
• Laparoscopy basics
• Ultrasound-guided vascular access
• Stoma care & emergency surgery
• Urology skills + AI in surgery
• 12–14 hrs of online modules
• FREE lunch 🥙

👩‍⚕️ Who: MD1–4 (all clinical schools)
📅 When: Friday, 15 May 2026 | 8:00am–3:00pm
📍 Where: Sunshine Hospital, St Albans
💰 Cost: $50

⚡ Spots are limited – first come, first served!
👉 Sign up via QR code

SSSM is proud to support ASSA in bringing you an unmissable surgical conference this May 👩‍⚕️🩺Join us for a weekend feat...
19/03/2026

SSSM is proud to support ASSA in bringing you an unmissable surgical conference this May 👩‍⚕️🩺

Join us for a weekend featuring world-class keynote speakers, cutting-edge surgical workshops, research competitions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Whether you’re exploring your future in surgery or building your portfolio, this event covers all surgical specialties and is RACS accredited.

✨ What to expect:
• World-class keynote speakers
• Hands-on surgical workshops
• Research presentations & competitions
• Career pathway sessions across all specialties
• Networking with like-minded medical students and surgeons

Friday 15th May – Sunday 17th May
7AM – 5PM
Melbourne Showgrounds

🔗 More information & sign up: https://surgconference.com/

12/03/2026

🪡 Basic Suturing Workshop — Parkville Edition!
Ready to sharpen your surgical skills? Join Western SSSM for a hands-on Basic Suturing Workshop 🩺

📍 Allan Gilbert Building, Room 102
🗓️ Thursday, 26th March
⏰ 7:00 PM
💡 Limited to 25 spots only!

Whether you’re new to suturing or looking to refresh your technique, this session will guide you through core surgical knotting and suturing skills.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/TaFKt3Ti7J

Don’t miss out — spots will fill fast!

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24/02/2026

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Now 20% off subscriptions with discount code:
SSSM2026

If you’re preparing for exams, OSCEs, or clinical placements, eMedici is a great place to practice using Australian based guidelines and practices!

🚨Are you a surgical enthusiast? Do you want to practice your procedural skills? Introducing Western-Northern Surgical Sk...
24/02/2026

🚨Are you a surgical enthusiast? Do you want to practice your procedural skills?

Introducing Western-Northern Surgical Skills Day – a collaboration workshop hosted by two clinical schools to help educate future surgeons

Skills sessions taught by expert senior surgeons on:
- Advanced Suturing Masterclass
- Core Laparoscopic Skills
- Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
- Stoma Formation & Post-Operative Management
- Emergency Surgery Essentials
- Practical Urology for Clinicians
- AI & The Future of Surgery
- Includes 12-14 hours of online educational modules
- And FREE LUNCH! 🥙🥗🥪

Who can attend:
• Everyone! MD1-4 and from all clinical schools
• First come first serve

🕰️ Friday, 15th May 2026 8.00am - 3.00pm
📍Sunshine Hospital Level 1, WCHRE Building, 176 Furlong Road, St Albans
💰$50 pp

Sign up via QR code

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Https://mlu-portal. Mdhs. Unimelb. Edu. Au/home
Melbourne, VIC

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