Surgeons’ Month wraps up in style as inspirational surgeons recognised

Left to right: Dr Shaheen Hasmat, Dr Francesca Rannard, Associate Professor Payal Mukherjee, Dr Danette Wright, Dr Anna Giles, Ms Caitlin Reid and Dr Soni Putnis

For the first time in two years New South Wales Surgeons’ Month returned to its traditional month of November. The event brings together New South Wales Fellows, Trainees, Specialist International Medical Graduates, prevocational doctors, medical students, and other College stakeholders. It is designed to promote a sense of community and diversity within the profession through a series of social, cultural and professional events.

The pinnacle event on the program was the Surgeons’ Evening. This event took place on Friday, 25 November at View By Sydney. The night featured the Graham Coupland Lecture, 'The importance of interpersonal skills and attitudes in surgery' presented by the 2022 Graham Coupland Medal Recipient Dr Francesca Rannard. The night also featured the presentation of a series of awards to New South Wales Fellows, Trainees and medical students who have shown exceptional leadership throughout the year. 2022 award winners Medical Student Award – Ms Caitlin Reid

Service to the Community Award – Dr Anna Giles and Dr Soni Putnis

NSW Merit Award – Dr Danette Wright Michael Donnellan Award – Associate Professor Payal Mukherjee Innovation Award – Dr Shaheen Hasmat

Women in Leadership Award - Associate Professor Payal Mukherjee Graham Coupland Lecture and Medal – Dr Francesca Rannard