Association of Surgeons in Training
Ronald H.K. Nam is an Academic Foundation Doctor (Research) at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust since August 2024, with a focus on Gastroenterology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Academic Rheumatology, General Practice, and Geriatric Medicine. Prior experience includes international elective placements at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, the Hospital Authority, and the University of the Witwatersrand, where Ronald observed and participated in various surgical disciplines, including Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ronald served as External Vice President and held multiple roles at The Hong Kong Medical Society of the United Kingdom, alongside positions in the Healthcare Leadership Academy, Surgical Society of International Doctors, and leadership roles at Aston University. Education includes a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Aston University and ongoing postgraduate studies in Data Science for Health and Social Care at The University of Edinburgh, complemented by research methodology training at Keele University.
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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.