Surgical Interest Association - Surgia

Are you a final-year surg keen student starting to think about your next big hurdle - The GSSE?

Not sure where to start?

Don’t rely on Reddit for your advice, come along to GSSE 101 Webinar - Your Headstart to GSSE Prep, a collaboration with all 4 QLD Surg Socs - SURGIA/BUSS/JCU Surg/ Incision UQ.

We’ll be covering
- Exam overview
- Pros/Cons of different sitting times
- How to build a study plan
- Pitfalls that contribute to the ~41% fail rate
- Practically work through various study approaches

The session is led by Dr Yusuf Hassan, a General Surgical Registrar + Founder of GSSE Roadmap who has been through the overwhelm, the false starts, and the trial-and-error of figuring out what actually works.

Attendees will be provided an exclusive medical student offer to full GSSE Roadmap access to maximise your chances of passing first-time!

📅 Event details: Online, Monday 7th September 7:00-8:30pm AEST. Session link will be available upon registration

🎯 Who it’s for: Primarily final year medical students - however all are welcome!

💡 What you’ll get: Honest advice — the kind you’d hear post–paper rounds — on how to tackle the dreaded GSSE with clarity and confidence

Sign-up link: https://platform.gsseroadmap.com.au/ #/webinar-signup
(Make sure you select either SURGIA)

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting the 2026 Queensland Surgical Interest Conference. Your partnership helped make this event possible and empower the next generation of surgeons through education, collaboration, and innovation.✨

We truly appreciate your commitment to the surgical community.🩺

Join us for our penultimate event of the year, the inaugural Advanced Suturing Skills workshop on the Sunshine Coast! ☀️🪡

Rotate through 4 expertly guided stations:
🩹 Cyst I&D on pork belly
✂️ Cyst Excision
🎮 Lap Sim
🪢 Knot Tying

📅 Wednesday, 5 August
📍 PBL Rooms 8–10
🕕 6–8pm

Limited spots only! As usual, tickets are on Rubric 🎟️

Interested in learning more about implant dentistry? Join us for a hands-on Dental Implant Workshop led by Dr Leo Ham, an experienced oral surgeon, implant clinician, and Clinical Supervisor at Griffith University.
Using implant models provided by Southern Implants, you will gain an introduction to implant treatment planning, placement principles, and modern implant techniques before completing a guided hands-on exercise.

Event Details
📍 Venue: Parkwood Tavern
🎓 Open to: Griffith University Dental Students
💲 Cost: $4
⏰Time: 4:15 pm

Whether you're simply curious about implant dentistry or considering it as a future career pathway, this workshop is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and learn from an expert in the field.
Spots are limited—register early to avoid missing out!

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=69858

About Dr Leo Ham
Dr Ham holds advanced postgraduate qualifications in oral surgery and dental implantology from Griffith University, Aston University (UK), and the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology. He is a Clinical Supervisor at Griffith University, Tutor at The Implant Institute, and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, with a clinical focus on oral surgery and dental implants.

About Southern Implants
Southern Implants is a globally recognised dental implant company renowned for its innovative implant systems, evidence-based research, and commitment to advancing implant dentistry through education and technology.

We are delighted to introduce Dr Prath Nakka as a speaker for QSIC 2026!

A Brisbane-based Breast and Endocrine Surgeon, Dr Nakka holds Fellowships with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), BreastSurgANZ, and the Royal College of Medical Administrators. She has completed advanced fellowship training across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, with specialist interests in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Curious about a career in Breast and Endocrine Surgery? Join us at QSIC 2026 to hear Dr Nakka share her journey, explore the latest advances in breast and endocrine surgery, and gain valuable insights into surgical leadership, innovation, and patient-centred care.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s leading breast and endocrine surgeons and be inspired to shape your own surgical future!

Social Suturing at the Sunshine Coast 🪡✨
Join us for our first-ever Social Suturing Workshop, in collaboration with the Health Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast!*
Learn the fundamental stitches in a relaxed, supportive, and low-pressure environment. There’ll be snacks, good vibes, and the chance to learn from our special subcommittee who are keen to teach and help with any of your suturing dilemmas 🩺

📅 Wednesday 22 July
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 HBV Rooms 2 & 3, SCUH
🎟️ $4 Members | $6 Non-members
Spots are limited, so get in quick before they sell out!

*Kindly note this event is for MD and medical science students only.