Hasan Zaidi

Hey buddy!

As co-chair of the first collaborative conference between Surg Soc and IPRAS (RTS)—hosting 23 surgeons and 82 students over two days—I have first-hand experience in:

✔ Securing speakers, workshop leads, demonstrators, & sponsorships
✔ Booking venues, writing risk assessments and event proposals
✔ Sourcing and transporting surgical materials (including medical meat)
✔ Managing promotions & ticket sales
✔ Handling medical waste disposal

I understand the logistical and strategic challenges of running high-quality events, and I have the skills to overcome them.

My Vision:

1️⃣ Innovating Surgical Simulation – I have been inspired by Kyleen and Anuska. Having stepped into the exciting world of surgical simulation by constructing an 'iffy' nail-bed repair model, I would look to develop more comfortable and realistic microsurgery experiences than those offered by non-IPRAS events. NO PHONE STANDS!
2️⃣ Expanding Collaboration – I advocate for joint events rather than competing ones, furthering impact and ticket sales. I would continue to strengthen London’s Plastics Community with IPRAS at the epicentre using my experience working on collaborative events with KCL, Barts, and SGUL.
3️⃣ Keeping Committee Fun & Engaging - more socials e.g. OSAT fun-run...

IPRAS has been a defining part of my medical school journey. I have attended every IPRAS event since my second year, feeling deeply connected to its mission.

🗳 Vote Hasan Zaidi for Microsurgery Conference chair!