We're looking forward to the Viking Surgeons Association Annual Conference on the Isle of Skye on 2-4 November. There will be a variety of sessions ranging from Urology in the Wild to Paediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma featuring our Deputy Chair, Andy Kent. Book here: bit.ly/3f6N7Vg

Much fun was had pre-conference courtesy of A.C.E Target Sports & A.C.E Academy! Congrats to axe-throwing winner Tommy. Looking forward to the scientific programme tomorrow- online spaces still available: bit.ly/3WlaE63

Not many surgical meetings have this kind of backdrop. Viking Surgeons Association Faculty of Remote, Rural & Humanitarian Healthcare Stuart Fergusson

Massive thanks to Viking Surgeons Association for organising a truly fantastic conference in Skye! Beautiful location, interesting talks, great social activities and so much brilliant advice from everyone there about pursuing a career in rural surgery! Can’t wait for the 50th next year!!

What a fantastic few days! We had a wonderful bunch of students, trainees, established surgeons, retirees and other specialists enjoying a varied and engaging programme, hosted memorably by An Crùbh. V encouraging to see many trainees keen to pursue training for rural surgery.

Longboats and Lab coats: Viking Surgeons hold their 49th annual conference in Skye… pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highla… via The Press and Journal

Save the Date! We are delighted to announce that the Viking Surgeons Association will be heading to Fort William for their 50th annual conference on rural surgery, from 20th-22nd September. Details will follow and early booking is strongly recommended as many hotels are already full.

Super stoked to be in Fort William for the 50th annual Viking Surgeons conference, one of the only ones my Dog can actually attend 😅🐾

As far as conference venues go this is hard to top ⛰️ 📍 Fort William Viking Surgeons Association Faculty of Remote, Rural & Humanitarian Healthcare The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Faculty of Remote, Rural & Humanitarian Healthcare The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are at the Viking Surgeons’ Society in Fort William over the next two days. Great to see trainees here, witnessing the true breadth of rural practice. We need more remote, rural & humanitarian exposure for surgeons in training. Faculty of Surgical Trainers Surgeons' News - RCSEd

What to expect from a day at Viking Surgeons Association conference? Rural positivity. "Can do" mindset, some odd traditions (hats and feathers!), great grub & chat, green theatre ideas, competitive polyp banter and top tips from experts for generalists! thanks all #ruralgeneralismrocks

Many thanks to all speakers and participants in day 1 of our 2023 conference programme. A hugely eclectic and entertaining scientific programme as always; congratulations to our NHS Highland #BelfordHospital organising hosts.

🌟The Faculty hosted its first webinar in collaboration with the Viking Surgeons Association (VSA) in 2020. Since then, the Faculty has partnered with VSA to deliver a series of webinars focused on Rural Surgery. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2dcs7j5e #FRRHH5Years #ruralsurgery

Faculty member Stuart Fergusson shares how a rural surgical fellowship helped him to prepare for his new role as Consultant Surgeon at Gilbert Bain Hospital in the Shetland Islands. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/2e8t53pb #fellowship #ruralhealth

Rural Surgical Generalism is still possible in a 21st century UK hospital. The #RuralSurgicalFellowship by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) was fantastic preparation for my job in NHSShetland where operative responsibilities include orthopaedics, urology and full general surgery services. See 👇

Booking now open for this year’s VSA #ruralsurgery conference in the #Shetland Islands, 11-13th Sept. A brilliant mix of general surgery, gastroenterology, urology, neurosurgery, coasteering, good food & great conversations. See full details here: vikingsurgeons.net/news

17% of Scotland’s people live rurally; 6% in ‘remote rural’. Surgical #generalists provide services to the most remote rural populations I’m privileged to be one! The Viking Surgeons Association connects #ruralsurgeons & our 2024 meeting is open now for booking- vikingsurgeons.net/news/51st-annu…

Our 2024 conference will be in #Shetland, 11-13th Sept. Attendees will access multispecialty updates pertinent to #rural surgical practice, the great company of #surgicalgeneralists and sights such as Mousa Broch, Scotland’s best preserved example of this iron-age dwelling type.

Book now! Our rural surgical conference will be held 11-13th Sept, Lerwick. Bonus content for medical students on Wed 11th and surgical skills session on Sat 14th. A brilliant way to see Shetland and experience the world of rural surgery. See our pinned post for booking form.