This is a one-day Yorkshire Upper GI careers and skills meeting, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of training and career pathways in Upper GI surgery. The programme combines expert-led talks with practical skills sessions, covering the breadth of the specialty - including oesophagogastric, bariatric, HPB, and emergency general surgery - alongside focused sessions on career development, research, and life as a trainee.

Who is it for?

The meeting is aimed at medical students, foundation doctors, core trainees, and early-stage higher surgical trainees who are considering or pursuing a career in Upper GI surgery. It will also be relevant to those wanting to better understand training pathways, develop practical skills, and gain insight from both trainees and senior clinicians.

Why should you attend?

Attendees will gain:

• A clear overview of Upper GI surgery in Yorkshire and the range of subspecialties within it
• Practical advice on training, career progression, and how to stand out, including perspectives from the deanery, trainees, and consultants
• Insight into key topics such as research, work–life balance, and financial planning
• Opportunities to engage with AUGIS and understand how the society can support your development
• Hands-on experience through interactive skills stations, including suturing, laparoscopic skills, anastomosis, and use of stapling and energy devices

The day is designed to be informative, practical, and engaging, with opportunities to network, ask questions, and develop skills that will support your progression into a career in Upper GI surgery.