International Surgical Week

As a medical student I have learned a lot about how to progress my future surgical career and I know what to do in order to get into surgery.

I think that face-to-face congresses reflect the liveliness of the organization and should be encouraged, unlike online congresses which very often do not always capture the attention - we connect then we disappear without even following the conference.

Most valuable was the networking and discssions of surgeons from around the globe. Nothing can take away the benefits of face-to-face interaction.

Especially in terms of the approach to gallbladder polyps and the management of acute cholecystitis, it will make my choice of surgery more prominent.

I do prefer in person congresses as they provide the opportunity to interact in a meaningful way with other people.

For a few days, it was possible to understand the experience of colleagues from different surgical subspecialties.

I will increase fluid amount for acute pancreatitis patients on the first day of admission.

I much prefer in person congresses, but I admit that some people cannot easily travel although they would benefit from the science presented at the congress and therefore a hybrid model may reach a larger audience.

I appreciated to meeting people - being able to network with surgeons from around the world. I also really enjoyed the society dinner (IATSIC/IASSS).

I got a better understanding of my field of interest, in terms of plastic surgery, and I got to meet David N. Herndon.

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Although online does allow for transfer of information and education, the ability to have discussions isn't present. I am definitely favour in person.

I most appreciated the networking opportunities, it's been too long since face to face events have been held.   Fantastic to have students and younger trainees in serum and assisting at the podium.... great way to network with them and vice versa!