19/09/2025
Hey 3rd, 4th and 5th years,
The B-Braun X Veterinary Specialist Services Advance Suture Workshop is here – ULTIMATE FULL DAY SURGICAL experience!
In this newest version of SAMS annual suture workshop, we are very honoured to have two well-renowned specialist surgeons, Dr Abbie Tipler and Dr David Cook with their lovely VSS interns volunteering their precious time at Gatton to guide you on common surgical techniques.
In this workshop, you can
1. practice surgical skills including skin sutures, abdominal entry, cystotomy, enterotomies, enteric anastomosis, gastropexy, closing abdomen etc. on your own cadaver (1:1 cadaver-to-participant ratio)
2. gain invaluable feedback on your surgical skills from Dr Abbie Tipler, Dr David Cook and VSS Interns
3. network with our lovely surgeons and interns
Details
📅 Date: Saturday 18th October
🕘 Time: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
📍 Location: Anatomy lab
To optimise everyone’s learning with such a jam packed day, all participants must
1. be available for the whole day workshop
2. Read the pre-readings (details on the the application form- access via the QR code)
3. Complete and submit this application form with a quiz by Sept 23.
As we aim for a high quality experience for all participants and due to the high cost of running this event, there will be only 40 spots. We hope everyone can learn the most out of it and have fun so the quiz below aims to facilitate your understanding of the surgical skills you would perform on that day.
✅ Applications are open NOW and close on 23rd September.
📧 Successful applicants will be notified by 25th September via email. Please respond before - 1st October to secure your spot. If you do not respond by this date, your spot will be offered to someone else.
So, if you’re keen to spend a full day mastering suturing – don’t miss out!
