Association of Surgeons in Training
Matthew Harris is a Junior Editor at the Journal of Surgical Simulation. Additionally, Matthew serves as the Associate Chair at the North West Research Collaborative and as the Chair of the Robotic and Digital Surgery Trainee Committee. Matthew is currently a PHD Fellow at Cancer Research UK, investigating weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related cancer. Matthew also holds various honorary positions within the Association of Surgeons in Training, BADS, and AUGIS. Matthew completed their MBBS in Medicine at Hull York Medical School and holds a MSc in Surgical Innovation from Imperial College London. Additionally, Matthew is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
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Association of Surgeons in Training
ASiT was originaly established in 1976 as a forum for senior registrars to meet socially and discuss training matters. ASiT now counts numerous professional leaders and Royal College Presidents amongst its' alumni. The Association is the second largest surgical specialty association in the UK with over 2,700 members, from all ten surgical specialties. ASiT is the only body in the UK to represent trainees at both Core and Higher Surgical Training levels, with orthopaedic registrars also represented by BOTA. ASiT functions through the input of its elected specialty and regional representatives, and serves the needs of trainees beyond its formal membership through training courses, and trainee grants, prizes and fellowships. ASiT membership costs just £40 when paid by direct debit or £50 otherwise. This fee has remained as low as possible whilst aiming to maximise return to trainees. The highlight of this is the ASiT Annual Surgical Conference, with over 700 delegates attending a weekend of educational courses, lectures and topical debate on all aspects of surgery and surgical training. ASiT represents the views of surgical trainees through representation on the councils of the Surgical Royal Colleges, ISCP, JCST, and numerous other working parties and committees. Unlike many other junior doctor trainee groups, ASiT remains independent of the Surgical Royal Colleges and other professional medical organisations, and is run by trainees, for trainees.