Early Year Consultant Network (EYCN) was set up by a task force of colorectal surgeons in late 2019 to provide support for consultants in their first five years of practice. Such support would take the form of mentorship, peer support, inclusivity.
EYCN Taskforce:
In May 2020, EYCN was founded following on from the initial work of the EYCN Taskforce (end of 2019), an initiative from the ACPGBI. This original group of surgeons met (pre-Covid) to discuss the specific challenges Colorectal Surgeons who are transitioning into consultant practice face. A national survey of ACPGBI and Dukes' Club members regarding which challenges should be prioritised was undertaken, which assisted in creating the founding three tenets of EYCN: Inclusivity - Mentorship - Peer Support. A survey of young colorectal consultant surgeons identified a need of support for job planning, complaints, appraisal & revalidation
Members of the EYCN Taskforce who helped create the founding priorities and goals for what would go on to become EYCN.
EYCN Committee 2025-2026
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Chair Sreelakshmi Mallappa
I am a recently appointed consultant colorectal and general surgeon, with clinical interests in IBD, AWR, colorectal cancer, and emergency surgery. My career has been diverse, encompassing roles in research, education, management, alongside my work as a surgeon.
I have served as a member of ACPGBI EDI Committee (2021 to 2024) and am currently a member of ACPGBI Guidelines Committee. Additionally, I hold the position of Vice-Chair for ACPGBI EYCN Committee and serve as the Mentorship Lead for EYCN Mentorship Program. I am also the Deputy Chair of RCS England Women in Surgery (WinS) Forum. I am a passionate advocate for promoting diversity in surgery and fostering mentorship in surgical training: everyone must have equitable access to a rewarding surgical career.
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Secretary: Philippa Orchard
I am a Colorectal Consultant in North Bristol Trust having completed my Speciality training in the South West. My sub- speciality areas are Benign Colorectal with a focus on Proctology, and Emergency GI surgery. I have a keen interest in medical education and have recently been appointed TPD for Core Surgical trainees in Severn. Outside of work I am most likely to be found training for a half marathon or in soft play entertaining my young son.
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Treasurer: Tom Evans
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