Flinders University Surgical Society - FUSS

28/09/2026

🦴 FUSS x STRYKER — ORTHOPAEDIC EQUIPMENT EXPO 🔩⚡️

Ever wanted to actually get your hands on the gear used in ortho? 👀

Come get a taste of orthopaedics with four hands-on stations:
🦿 Instrumented TKA
🦴 Hemiarthroplasty
🔩 Wrist trauma plating
🛠️ Ankle trauma plating

This isn’t just a talk — you’ll be getting hands-on with the equipment and techniques alongside the Stryker team. 🥼

🚨 ONLY 24 SPOTS TOTAL — AND WE’RE ALREADY HALF FULL. 🚨
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

👉 Swipe to check out the stations
🎟️ Secure your ticket ASAP — link in bio/story.

Come for the pizza, stay for the power tools. 🔩🍕🦴

21/09/2026

🔪 SURGICAL PATHWAYS NIGHT 🩺

Interested in surgery but not sure how to get there? 👀

Join us for an evening hearing from surgeons across different specialties as they share their career pathways, lessons learned, and what they would do differently if they were a medical student today.

Whether you’re already set on surgery or just curious about where it could take you, come along and hear the real stories behind the journey! ✨

🍝 Free dinner — PastaGoGo
📅 Wednesday, 1 October
🕠 Doors open: 5:30 PM
📍 Lecture Theatre 1
🎟️ Free event | Registration essential

Hosted by Flinders University Surgical Society & Flinders Musculoskeletal Society 🩻

🔗 Register via the link in our bio!

20/09/2026

17/09/2026

🔩 STRYKER ORTHOPAEDIC SKILLS NIGHT 🦴

The Flinders University Surgical Society is teaming up with Stryker for a hands on orthopaedic skills night.

❗LIMITED TO 24 SPOTS ❗
📅 Wednesday OCTOBER 7TH
📍 6-8pm at Strykers Office, Stepney, SA
🎟️ $30

Four stations, groups of 6, rotating through:
🔩 Station 1 – Gamma4 Femoral Nailing System for proximal femur fractures
🦴 Station 2 – Hip hemiarthroplasty walk through
✋ Station 3 – Wrist plating using the VariAx 2 Distal Radius and Distal Ulna Variable Angle Locking Plate System
🦵Station 4 - Instrumented TKA station

Your ticket includes:
🛠️ All four stations, fully hands on with the real kit
👨‍⚕️ Teaching from Stryker reps
🍕 Dinner on the night

Open to MD1-4. No experience needed, just enthusiasm.

⚠️ Spots are capped at 24 and these go fast. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

17/09/2026

Are you a final-year surg keen student starting to think about your next big hurdle - The GSSE?

Not sure where to start?

Don't rely on Reddit for your advice, come along to GSSE 101 Webinar - Your Headstart to GSSE Prep, a collaboration between AUSS and FUSS.

We'll be covering
- Exam overview
- Pros/Cons of different sitting times
- How to build a study plan
- Pitfalls that contribute to the ~41% fail rate
- Practically work through various study approaches

The session is led by Dr Yusuf Hassan, a General Surgical Registrar + Founder of GSSE Roadmap who has been through the overwhelm, the false starts, and the trial-and-error of figuring out what actually works.

AUSS + FUSS attendees will be provided an exclusive medical student offer to full GSSE Roadmap access to maximise your chances of passing first-time!

📅 Event details: Online, Monday September 21st 7:00-8:30pm ACST. Session link will be available upon registration

🎯 Who it’s for: Primarily final year medical students - however all are welcome!

💡 What you’ll get: Honest advice — the kind you’d hear post–paper rounds — on how to tackle the dreaded GSSE with clarity and confidence

Sign-up link: https://platform.gsseroadmap.com.au/ #/webinar-signup
(Make sure you select AUSS (Adelaide) or FUSS)

25/08/2026

🚨 DRINK SPECIALS ALERT 🚨
Your FUSS Scrub Crawl route is locked in, and so are your deals 🩺🫀
Friday, September 25th — save the date!

25/08/2026

🩺 Calling all Flinders University Surgical Society members!

On Sunday 20 September, swap the scrubs for your runners and join Team Craniofacial Australia at the Adelaide City to Bay.

As future surgeons and healthcare professionals, you’ll play an important role in improving the lives of patients. Here’s an opportunity to make a difference even before graduation.

By joining Team Cranio, you’ll be helping raise vital funds to support children and families living with cleft and craniofacial conditions through patient support, research and education.

After you’ve crossed the finish line, head to the Craniofacial Australia marquee to enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow FUSS members and the Craniofacial Australia community, and celebrate your achievement together.

📅 Sunday 20 September
📍 Adelaide City to Bay
👟 3km, 6km or 12km
💙 Walk. Run. Wheel. Your pace, your impact.

Sign up today, rally your classmates, and represent FUSS while supporting a cause that’s closely connected to the future of surgery and patient care.

Register for the race here:
https://raceroster.com/registration/111162/entry?grassrootz=craniofacial

Register to fundraise for Craniofacial Australia here:
https://citybay26.grassrootz.com/craniofacial/join

23/08/2026

🚨 THE SCRUB CRAWL ROUTE IS HERE! 🚨🫀

One more b**r, one more venue… and ** rupture is near** 🍻👀

Get ready to scrub up and crawl your way through …🍺

📍 Elephant: 7PM–8:30PM
📍 Austral: 8:30PM–10PM
📍 Woolshed: 10PM–11:30PM
📍 Fabric: 11:30PM onwards

Who’s ready??? ❤️‍🩹🩺

18/08/2026

🫀 FUSS SCRUB CRAWL 2026 ❤️‍🔥

One more b**r… the rupture is near 🍻🩸

Scrub up and get ready for a night through Adelaide 👀

Grab your scrubs, bring the crew and prepare for a night of questionable clinical decisions 🫡

Tickets in bio. See you there. 🫀🍻

12/05/2026

Get ready for one of the most anticipated hands-on events of the year.

The Annual Suture Night hosted by the Flinders University Surgical Society is back—bigger, sharper, and more immersive than ever.

Kick off the evening with an exclusive 30-minute presentation from Professor Nicola Dean, a leader in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Gain insight into real-world surgical practice, decision-making in the theatre, and the finesse behind precision techniques.

Then, step into the role of the surgeon. In a fully interactive, small-group setting, you’ll be guided through a range of essential suturing techniques by Professor Dean alongside a team of experienced doctors. Whether you’re picking up a needle holder for the first time or refining your skills, this is your chance to build confidence, technique, and clinical precision in a supportive environment.

✨ Learn by doing
✨ Be mentored by experts
✨ Connect with like-minded students

And to top it all off—dinner is provided by the amazing .a.venue

Spots are limited, and this event always sells out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to stitch your way into surgical skills that will carry you through your clinical years and beyond.