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Lewis Spitz & Edward M Kiely Symposium with the 78th Simpson-Smith Memorial Lecture
3 Nov 2026 10 a.m. to 3 Nov 2026 6 p.m.
GOSH Learning Academy Events, Hybrid
Hybrid Event - Zayed Centre for Research and online
The Lewis Spitz & Edward M Kiely Symposium, held in honour of Lewis Spitz & Edward M Kiely, is one of the highlights of the UK Paediatric Surgical calendar.
Course Directors:
Mr Simon Blackburn, Director of Education, GOSH and Professor Paolo De Coppi, Nuffield Professor of Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.
Event Overview:
The Symposium brings together surgeons and multidisciplinary colleagues to explore key developments in clinical practice, clinical research, education and training. Named in honour of Professor Lewis Spitz and Mr Edward M Kiely, two of the most influential figures in paediatric surgery, the symposium is followed by the prestigious Simpson-Smith Memorial Lecture.
The 78th Simpson-Smith Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Mr Joe Curry, Paediatric Neonatal and Specialist Paediatric Colorectal Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital and current President of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons.
The lecture commemorates Alexander Simpson-Smith, a surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital in the 1930s who was killed in action during the Second World War.
Learning objectives:
This year's symposium will focus on Education in Paediatric Surgery, examining current challenges, innovations and future opportunities in surgical training.
Who should attend:
This event is open to all doctors working in or with an interest in paediatric surgery. We welcome attendance from other multidisciplinary members with an interest in the topics being discussed.
Event pricing:
- Bands 8 & above, Consultants, Speciality Doctors (SAS) or equivalent (face-to-face ticket) - £80.00
- Bands 5-7, Resident Doctors or equivalent (face-to-face ticket) - £40.00
- Bands 8 & above, Consultants, Speciality Doctors (SAS) or equivalent (online ticket) - £40.00
- Bands 5-7, Resident Doctors or equivalent (online ticket) - £20.00
- GOSH Staff (face-to-face -limited number available or virtual ticket) -£0.00 Please register with your GOSH email address
Registration:
- Face-to-face registration will close on Tuesday 27 October, 17:00
- Virtual registration will close on Tuesday 3 November, 08:00
This event is not being recorded and will not be available to view after the event.