Cardiac surgeon, Mr Sunil Bhudia, served as the organising secretary for the event, while Nisha Bhudia, senior pharmacist, was the organising lead for the non-allied healthcare practitioners (NAHP) section.
Members of the team delivered keynote lectures on advancements in cardiothoracic surgery and civility; chaired multiple sessions to facilitate discussions and knowledge exchange; presented twelve oral abstracts and displayed several posters showcasing innovative research and clinical findings. They also supervised wet lab sessions for trainees and NAHPs to offer hands-on training and skill development.
The Thoracic Surgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Team took home the ‘Thoracic Surgery Team of the Year’ award, which recognised their exceptional contributions and teamwork. Last year’s winners, Katie Shiner (lead ANP who won best NAHP oral presentation), Yousuf Salmasi (winner of best aortic presentation) and Mr Nizar Asadi (consultant thoracic surgeon who won best trainer in thoracic surgery) also retrospectively received their medals.
Derval Russell, Harefield’s hospital director, said: “The team’s participation highlighted their hard work, collaborative spirit, and commitment to academic and scientific excellence. Their achievements reflect not only their individual expertise but also the collective strength of Harefield Hospital in contributing to the national and international cardiothoracic surgery community.”