IASSS

Welcome to the 2020 IASSS executive committee! #IASSS #FutureSurgeons

I have 14 new followers from South Africa, and more last week. See tweepsmap.com/!IASSSoc

If there is anything the IASSS team can do to help or support you, please reach out.💙 #Covid19 #futuresurgeons #IASSSCOVID19

We recommend that our members remain vigilant in recognizing potential COVID-19 cases, including people who have recently travelled overseas, or been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus. #IASSSCOVID19

With healthcare workers at an increased risk of coronavirus, we recommend that our members follow appropriate guidelines for COVID-19 patients requiring an operation. - Reference: buff.ly/2TLIdhX #IASSSCOVID19

With the emergency challenges faced by hospitals during the Coronavirus Disease outbreak, we recommend that our members advocate for appropriate triage for non-emergency surgical procedures. #IASSSCOVID19

We understand this worldwide pandemic has placed increased stress on medical students and doctors regardless of their specialty. We acknowledge that this health emergency will affect surgical training and progression through training pathways. #IASSSCOVID19

The disease severity ranges from asymptomatic or mild respiratory tract symptoms, to severe and life-threatening illnesses including ARDS and septic shock. While information regarding this virus’ treatment is still evolving, prevention is key!

The International Association of Student Surgical Societies (IASSS) recognizes the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) as a pandemic affecting members worldwide.The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is a novel strain of coronavirus affecting humans. #IASSSCOVID19

I have 35 new followers from Rwanda, Nigeria, and more last week. See tweepsmap.com/!IASSSoc

We count progress on you brothers and sisters, keep making our family , a nice place for raising surgical capacity building among medical Students @IASSSoc

Published now: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) - scientific session #ISDSSurgery (International Society for Digestive Surgery) and #IASMEN (International Association for Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition) at #WCS2019Krakow youtu.be/X7lGJ-ZrjLw via @YouTube

Are you a South African interested in global surgery or global health? NRF-funded Masters and PhD bursaries available. Deadline for nominations Feb 20, 2020. Funded post-doc global surgery fellowship also available-no nationality restrictions. Email: kchu@sun.ac.za @MrsMaswime

Welcome Oscar and congratulations on your position 🏆 Looking forward to working with you to strengthen and build capacity in our Asian chapter 🙌

Honoured to be part of the international team. Together, we will work tirednessly for sake of common development in Surgical capacity building and in global surgery #NorthAfrica @byiringirojc @kayondoking @robertriviello @IASSSoc @iss_sic @EasssEast @ursssofficial @AgabeEmmy

Students and trainees are offered a huge discount when signing up. The benefits are definitely worth it!

We want to congratulate Dr @JAPS_MD for been part of the 2020 @IASSSoc committee! Is the first of a great young leaders surgeons! And a example to follow! #SoMe4Surgery #SoMe4IQLatAm #MedTwitter @juliomayol @SWexner @salo75 @gastrocirs @MISIRG1 @pferrada1 @kmattox1 @kari_jerge

@Jasosamd @TheAAES @iss_sic @WorldJSurg @IASSSoc @UCSFSurgery @tracyswangNYMKE @kibbemr @herbchen @rebecca_sippel @AnthCharMD @DrNancyPerrier @amlaird @surgendo @BrenessaL It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of this!

Academic surgery is all about community and collaboration: in the OR, in the lab, and in life. You get more done, and it is more fun. @TheAAES @iss_sic @WorldJSurg @IASSSoc @UCSFSurgery #WCS2019Krakow