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ORGANIZER;CN=George Whittaker:MAILTO:george.whittaker@nhs.net
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SUMMARY:ASiT x RaDiST Robotics for Trainees Conference
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DESCRIPTION:\n\nRobotics for Trainees Conference and Abstract Submission 23rd to 24th May 2024\n\nThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicholson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DWVenue: Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Step into the future of surgery at the ASiT x RaDiST Robotics for Trainees Conference, coming to the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh on May 23rd and 24th, 2024. This is a first of its kind conference, led by the Robotic and Digital Surgery Trainee Committee (RaDiST) and ASiT. \n\nSurgical robotics is expanding into every specialty, we will be offering hands on courses with multiple leading robotic platforms, from soft tissue to orthopaedic to microsurgery robotics. Immerse yourself in the latest advancements in robotic technology and training alongside fellow trainees and leading international experts in the field. Robotic training faces numerous challenges, this event will provide a platform for discussion to shape the future of surgical robotics. \n\nThere will also be oral and poster prize sessions - so be sure to submit your abstracts before the deadline 5TH APRIL 2024.\n\nSecure your place now and be part of the conversation for the future of surgery!  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS \nRobotic Surgery: Experiences in the North East\nProfessor Alan Horgan\n\nThe challenges in RAS Curriculum Implementation \nMs Charlotte El Sayed\n \nThe Future of Robotic Surgery\nProfessor Shafi Ahmed\n \nThe Importance of Being a Platform Agnostic Robotic Surgeon\nMr Ben Challacombe & Ms Kirsten Larkins\n\nMore speakers to be announced!  Register HereAbstract Submission Key dates:Abstract submission deadline: 23:59 BST Friday 5th April 2024Acceptance notifications: Wednesday 10th April 2024Conference dates: 23rd-24th May 2024Abstract & Prize Categories\n\nOutcomes in robotic surgeryTraining and simulationInnovative technologies in Robotic SurgeryCutting edge techniques (video prize) – A video link should be uploaded onto an open platform e.g. vimeo or google and the link must be included in the submission.  The link can be added at the bottom of the written abstract. The video needs to be no longer than 5 minutes in length with a voiceover.Abstract Format\n\nThe abstract should be no longer than 250 words (excluding the title). It is your responsibility to  ensure that you keep to the word limit.  Abstracts should be formatted in four sections as follows:\nIntroduction/Aim, Methods, Results, Discussion/Conclusions.Abstracts are to be submitted as text only. No graphics or tables are allowed.If the submitting author is not the presenter, Kristina Gloufchev at info@asit.org needs to be notified. Please use a spell checker on your abstract before submitting it.Submission Rules\n\nPlease ensure that the abstract has been seen and agreed upon by all the named authors before submission. All authors have a responsibility to ensure that the data submitted is accurate, is not extrapolated and fairly represents the presentation to be given at the Association’s Annual Meeting. Commercial support and industry involvement must be clearly stated. All areas of the form must be completed; failure to do so will result in the form being rejected.  Ensure that you have received an email confirmation of submission.Author details or institutional affiliation must not be identifiable in the abstract text. Failure to do so will result in the abstract being rejected. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information you provide is correct and to check the content of your abstract and especially contact information. We cannot be held responsible for your abstract not being graded as the content was missing or for failure to notify successful authors of abstract acceptance if you did not fill the form correctly. Once completed and submitted electronically you cannot submit the same abstract again – make sure the first one is correct! You can however edit the submission up to the closing time of submission.Please ensure your e-mail address is correct as you will be notified by e-mail if your abstract has been accepted. Abstracts can only be submitted in ONE topic area. Duplicate submissions will be disqualified.Evidence of falsification of results, plagiarism and/or misrepresentation will be treated as professional misconduct and will be reported to your Deanery and/or GMC for further investigation. After the submission deadline, no changes to abstracts will be accepted. Please note: the person registering and submitting the abstract online will receive all future correspondence regarding that abstract. It is, therefore, not advisable to submit abstracts on behalf of colleagues. The author who intends to present the abstract should complete the online submission.
LOCATION:Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh
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