COSECSA has received the very gracious offer from the Japan Surgical Society to allow three of our trainees to give oral paper presentations at their Annual Congress in April 2025. The Japan Surgical Society will cover travel, conference, and accommodation costs for these three individuals. The time frame for this opportunity is very short. Therefore, only those with complete projects, papers, and presentations should apply.
Who is eligible? All current COSECSA trainees are eligible. Additionally, fellows of the college who completed their full training in a COSECSA-approved training site and achieved fellowship status in 2022 or 2023 are also eligible. Previous winners of Lindsay Stewart awards, and recipients of COSECSA/RCSI research grants are encouraged to apply.
What research papers are acceptable? All papers should represent original scientific research. Single case reports will not be considered. Papers highlighting the effectiveness of COSECSA training, or papers related to conditions unique or common to the COSECSA region will be given priority. All projects must fully be completed at the time of submission.
Required submission materials
- Title of Paper
- Abstract (limited to 250 words)
- Complete PowerPoint presentation for review
- CV
- Supervisor Reference
- Motivation Letter
Timeline All materials must be submitted to the COSECSA education officer by 25th August 2024. The selection process will be complete by the end of September, and recipients will be notified. All recipients must have a valid passport and have permission from their institution to travel to Japan during the specified time.
Applications should be sent through https://forms.gle/LQVb7C55CqFw1hty5.