The UK Chapter of Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) held its annual meeting in Manchester this evening.

Held in conjunction with the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) the Chapter Meeting was attended by surgeons from all over Ireland and the UK.

It was presided over by its Chairman, RCSI Council Member, Mr Gorgan Watson. The President of the RCSI Professor Gerald O’Sullivan was also in attendance.

The UK Chapter is among a number of other meetings which have been formed around the world including those in North America and the Middle East.

The purpose of Chapter Meetings is to promote and foster relationships between the College and its Fellows and Members worldwide. These meetings provide social and professional networking opportunities as well as an opportunity to strengthen ties with the RCSI.