SAS Conference 2027

Shaping the future of SAS careers

Join us for a one-day conference for specialty, associate specialist, specialist (SAS) and locally employed (LE) doctors and dentists. 

Whether you’re thinking about your next career step, looking for greater professional recognition or exploring new ways to develop, the conference will help you explore the options open to you.  

Hear from SAS leaders, educators and innovators, take part in interactive sessions and connect with colleagues from across the UK.  

What to expect:

The conference will provide an opportunity to:

• Explore what a successful and fulfilling SAS career can look like and understand routes to career progression and professional recognition.
• Learn more about the Portfolio Pathway and Specialist grade.
• Hear from SAS leaders helping to shape the future surgical workforce,
• Build connections with colleagues and leaders.
• Find out about RCS England support, guidance and resources.

Programme highlights

Navigating the Portfolio Pathway: A Practical Guide for SAS Surgeons

Hear from Renol Koshy, Upper GI Surgeon and AUGIS SAS & IMG Representative, with practical guidance on preparing a Portfolio Pathway application, demonstrating equivalence and making the most of available support and resources.

SAS Leadership in Action 
 
Hear from national SAS leaders about leadership, influence, autonomy and making an impact. 

Developing Your Career Through the Specialist Grade

Join Chiara Sirianni, Specialist Surgeon in Breast Surgery, to explore the Specialist grade, including eligibility, career opportunities and how it can support progression within an SAS career.

SAS Dental Careers: Choice, Progression and Opportunity

Anna Dargue, Associate Specialist in Oral Surgery, will share her career journey and explore the flexibility, autonomy, progression and opportunities offered by an SAS dental career.

Who should attend?

• SAS surgeons across all specialties
• SAS dentists and oral surgeons
• Associate Specialists
• Specialist Grade doctors and dentists
• Locally Employed doctors and dentists
• Clinicians considering their next steps in career progression or leadership
• SAS professionals looking to broaden their influence and professional impact
• Join colleagues from across the UK to share experience, explore opportunities and shape the future of SAS careers.

Early bird discount: Save 20% with code SASCONFERENCE27.