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UK network for colorectal surgical trainees

The Dukes’ Club is a sister organisation of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI). All ACPGBI trainee associate members automatically become members of the club.


The **Dukes' Club Annual Educational Weekend 2023** is a highly anticipated event that will take place in person from **Fri Sep 15, 2023**, starting at **09:00 AM**.

This year hands-on courses will include 3 courses on Friday The Fundamentals of Coloproctology Course, The Proctology Roadshow, and the Introduction to Hugo Robotic Course. On Sunday, we will have The How to Perform THD Course and FRCS preparation course.

As always, Saturday will be full of lectures on everything colorectal and beyond colorectal followed by The Dukes Quiz.

The courses, accommodation, and meals are all included for free for ACPGBI members in training/non-training posts.

The booking ticket deposit will be fully refunded on attendance.

Spaces are limited so register now!

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A Celebration of Women in Colorectal Surgery

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Women in Surgery Network, The Dukes’ Club invited nominations for innovative, inspiring and influential female colorectal surgeons.

View the nominations here


 

COVID-19 resources for colorectal trainees

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality across the UK.

The Dukes’ Club will continue to stand for and support colorectal trainees through this difficult time.

We have created a COVID-19 section of our website with relevant guidance and free access to our ‘Keeping Well’ podcast series, providing tips on wellbeing, resilience and coping under pressure, delivered by international experts.

 

Dukes' Club News

22 November 2023

Focus Group Discussion on Evidence Based Surgical Practice

Dear Colleague I am writing to request your contribution in the following focus group discussion: Developing evidence based surgical practice - Investigating Perceptions and Requirements to inform the development of Teaching and Assessment of EBM for trainees in General Surgery This is part...

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Dukes' Club Events

14 – 15 Jun 2024

Royal Society of Medicine Section of Coloproctology Overseas Meeting, Milan, Italy. 14-15 June 2024

An exciting meeting with speakers from UK, USA and Italy, hosted by Professor Antonino Spinelli (President Elect of ESCP). Speakers include Ian Jenkins, Debby Keller, Paris Tekkis and Carolynne Vaizey, plus live operating by Antonino Spinelli. Calling all trainees- please apply for an RSM...

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