💷 ADVOCACY WEEK | Day 3 The True Investment in Surgical Training Every surgical trainee represents a significant national investment. In England alone, a host Trust receives: • £13,933 per trainee in placement fees • £30,856 in average salary contribution When scaled to the UK’s estimated 7,471 surgical trainees, this amounts to an annual government investment of ~£334 million. That’s £334 million of taxpayer funding intended for training. But intention doesn’t equal impact. We need greater accountability to ensure that the money allocated for training is actually used to deliver training. This is not simply a call for more funding; it’s a call to reappropriate existing budgets so they serve their true purpose. It’s time to shift the narrative. Training budgets must train. Trainees and patients deserve nothing less. #NoTrainingTodayNoSurgeonsTomorrow #ASiTAdvocacyWeek

🚀 Boundaries in surgery end HERE. Got an idea, innovation, or project that can change the game? ASiT Innovation Summit 2025 is your stage. 📅 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN — deadline 14th September 🏆 8 categories of prizes to be won 🔗 tinyurl.com/ASITIS25 Submit your abstract. Break boundaries. Join us at the Summit.

⏳ 1 week left to nominate for the ASiT #Silver Awards 2026 🏆 Recognising surgical trainers who go above and beyond to support and inspire the next generation 👏 🗓️ Deadline: 22 August 2025 Nominate here 👉 asit.org/about/asit-trainer-… Check the categories below 👇👀

The #LengReview has major implications for surgical training. ASiT’s response outlines what this means for trainees and what must come next. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ASLR25

📝 Research Representative - Applications OPEN! Oversee ASiT’s research output: ⚡Be the single point of contact for trainees on any academic pathway ⚡ Establish links with NIHR, grant providers & academic support networks ⚡Shape research strategy & annual workplan ⚡ Run “Preparing for a Career in Academic Surgery” event & “How to Write a Paper” session Single seat • 2-year term • Starts Aug 2025 🗓️ Deadline: 11 June 2025 ℹ️ Apply now & read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/ACMR25

🌍 Regional Representative applications are OPEN! 🌍 👉 Serve as the local voice for trainees in your deanery, link your region to ASiT Council and shape surgical training 🌟 12 seats across the UK & ROI ⏰ Deadline: 11 June 2025 Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/ACMR25 🧵 1/2

🌟 ASiT Council Recruitment 2025 🌟 🗣 Applications to #TeamASiT are now OPEN! Become part of the largest surgical trainees’ association and help us promote #excellence in surgical training. If you’re passionate about: 🚀 Delivering surgical training at the #highest ⬆️ standards 🚀 Representing the #voice of surgical trainees in ALL #grades and ALL #specialties ♾ 🚀 Mentoring the next #generation of surgeons 🧗‍♂️ 🚀 Organising surgical #education events locally and nationally 👩🏽‍🏫 🚀 Networking and forming #lifelong friendships and working relationships …then ASiT is the place for YOU! 🚨 Apply by 11 June 2025 at tinyurl.com/ACMR25 We look forward to welcoming you at your first Council meeting! 🤞

🚫 Discrimination has no place in surgery. ASiT is appalled by The Times “Skeleton Staff” article and the outdated, sexist, and transphobic stereotypes it perpetuates. Such narratives undermine the #inclusivity and progress our profession has fought hard to achieve. We stand with @BritOrthopaedic, @bota_uk and the @WomenSurgeonsUK in challenging these harmful depictions. Surgery is a career for all, everyone deserves a workplace built on respect and #equality. Read our full statement here: 🔗 tinyurl.com/asittimes

ASiT and the Surgical Specialty Training Organisations (SSTOs) call for urgent assurances following the decision to abolish NHS England. Surgical trainees must be protected during this transition, with training structures, national recruitment, and workforce support safeguarded. No training today, no surgeons tomorrow. 🔗 tinyurl.com/DNHSE @10DowningStreet @wesstreeting @DHSCgovuk @DHSCmedia @socialmediaAOT @e1v1m1 @bota_uk @BSoT_UK @Dukes_Club @herricksociety @TheMammaryFold1 @ASGBI_MA @FitOmfs @PLASTAUK @roux_group @RouleauxClub @ntccts @TriPS_PaedSurg

🌍✨ Heading to #ASiT2025 in Belfast? Make the most of your trip with **exclusive discounts** on travel, accommodation, food, and activities! 🍔🏨✈️ In collaboration with @VisitBelfast, we’re offering **over 30 amazing deals** to help you explore the city while attending the conference. 🎟️🎭 Book your ticket now to unlock these special offers and turn #ASiT2025 into a **conference & city adventure!** 🚀🏙️ tinyurl.com/asit2025 #ASiTConference #surgicaltraining #learningfromtrauma

They say “opportunity doesn’t knock twice” 🗣️ But at ASiT, we do things #differently With 9️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ abstracts already in, we’re giving you one #last #chance to join the lineup of #ASiT2025! Shoot your shot by 22nd Dec 🎯 🔗 tinyurl.com/ASiT2025A #LearningFromTrauma