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Discover everything happening at UEASU - from club nights to chilled socials and society events.

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Wednesday 06 May 2026, 5:30pm - 7pm

Location: TBC

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Join Mrs Catherine Parchment-Smith for an honest, insightful, and often humorous look into life in surgery ✨

From starting medical school as a graduate in the 1990s 🎓 to navigating surgical training in Manchester and Yorkshire in the 2000s 🏥, Cathy shares her unique journey into a demanding but rewarding career.

💬 What to expect:

Her personal story and path into medicine
The realities of being a “mature”/graduate medical student 👩🏾‍🎓
Women & ethnic minorities in surgery 👩🏾‍⚕️ (did you know women made up just 17% of UK consultant general surgeons in 2024?)
The good, the bad & the ugly of a surgical career ⚖️ — relevant for anyone interested in surgery, not just graduate students or those from minority backgrounds
Practical tips on smashing surgical exams 📚 and succeeding in training
How to maintain a life outside (and after!) surgery

Whether you’re set on surgery or just curious 👀, this talk offers something for everyone—not just those from similar backgrounds.

❓ Q&A to finish – bring your questions!