How it started..

The Academy of Surgical Education was originally founded by surgical trainees in May 2014 after recognising the lack of educational opportunities and significant financial burden individual trainees face in order to continue their ongoing education and professional development. Our courses are designed and delivered by consultants and senior registrars with a strong interest in teaching. We have successfully run several courses attended by over a thousand of trainees from across the country in collaboration with St Mary's Hospital (London), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (Norwich), the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, University of East Anglia and Norwich Radiology Academy.

During the the COVID-19 pandemic we launched a series of virtual teaching events which were well received and are ongoing. We are currently offering our popular On-call Survival Course series for Junior Doctors covering the commonest surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Please see course bookings for further information.

Vision

Our vision is to widen access to medical education by removing some of the barriers that prevent trainees from progressing in surgery. We believe that access to high quality medical education should not be limited by financial considerations and aim to deliver courses for free or at an affordable cost where any revenue goes back to the organisation to help us fulfil our purpose.

Mission

The Academy of Surgical Education is dedicated to empowering the next generation of surgeons and shaping the future of surgical practice through accessible and affordable education.

Through our commitment to affordability and inclusivity, we aim to:

• Empower Aspiring Surgeons: We empower aspiring surgeons to achieve their full potential by offering comprehensive educational resources, including online courses, webinars, workshops, and hands-on training opportunities.

• Bridge the Gap in Access: We bridge the gap in access to surgical education by removing financial barriers and making our resources accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds in every corner of the world.

• Promote Excellence and Innovation: We foster a culture of excellence and innovation in surgical practice by providing cutting-edge training materials, up-to-date curriculum, and opportunities for professional development.

• Collaborate for Impact: We collaborate with healthcare institutions, academic organisations, and industry partners to amplify our impact and reach a broader audience of learners, educators, and healthcare professionals.