Overcome Challenges in Elite Sport (and Surgical Training)

09 Nov 2021

14:45 - 15:20

ASIT Innovation Theatre

ASiT

Two part presentation with the first part following Ben Watson’s journey from contracting and recovering from Guillain-Barre at 14, having a professional career then making the switch to part time and then full time professional cyclist.

Second part looking at the similarities between elite athletes and surgeons including burn out, over training and mental health.

Speakers

Ben Watson, Professional athlete - British Cycling

“Future Surgery 2021 will be the first of its kind in the UK, drawing on the work our Commission on the Future of Surgery has done to predict the transformation in the medical care for millions of patients.”
Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
“Driven by changes in digital technologies and our fast-evolving understanding of genomics, innovations are expected to affect how we undertake surgery, and how we train surgeons in future.”
Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
"Alongside the conference organisers, CloserStill, we aim to deliver a high-quality event that will provide both professional development and discussion space for surgeons and their teams."
Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
"We look forward to welcoming colleagues to what promises to be a very high-quality programme and an exciting two days of thought-provoking training and engagement with medical suppliers."
Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England