We are a group of like-minded students from universities all across the UK. We share a strong interest in plastic surgery and we are working hard to create and put out educational content based on plastics for those that share a similar passion.
Meet The Team
Berivan Macit
President
I am a third-year medical student at the University of Warwick with a strong interest in plastic surgery, particularly reconstructive trauma surgery. I am motivated by the specialty’s ability to restore both form and function, thereby significantly improving patients’ quality of life.
Third Year
Lawson Faulkner
Vice President
I’m in my penultimate year at Warwick on the graduate-entry programme, having previously studied Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bristol. I have a keen interest in plastic surgery and the variety the specialty offers, with particular interests in head and neck surgery and microsurgical reconstruction.
Third Year
Angie QIAO
Treasurer
Hiya, I’m a fourth year at Imperial interested in paediatric surgery with a focus on trauma and burn care. I enjoy the thoughtful artistry that goes into balancing form and function that lasts a lifetime. Plastics is driven by constant innovation, which keeps it fresh and exciting!
Fourth Year
Varuni Bhatnagar
Secretary
I’m a fourth year at the University of Leeds with a strong passion for plastic surgery’s capacity to create meaningful, life-altering change for every patient. I am particularly interested in head and neck reconstruction and burns surgery.
Fourth Year
Eliane Tchakoute
Web Design
Hi, I’m Eliane, this year’s Web Design Lead. I am currently in my final year of medicine and serving my second year on the PRASSA committee. I am keen to continue expanding our network and to encourage as many of you as possible to get involved. Here’s to a successful year ahead.
Final Year
Rojbin Arjen
Events Coordinator
Plastic surgery is rooted in restorative care, there is an art to its practice - one which values patients’ autonomy as well as the surgeons’ ability to craft. Through the PRASSA events, I’d like more people to explore the breadth of the speciality, notably as one which offers life saving care. I am particularly interested in lower limb reconstructive trauma surgery.
Third Year
Dina Atra
Events Coordinator
I am a phase 3 medical student at Warwick Medical School with a strong interest in plastic surgery, particularly due to its profound impact on patient quality of life across both reconstructive and aesthetic contexts. My specific interests include oncoplastic surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, aesthetic plastic surgery, and orthoplastics.
Third Year
Michelle Sayed
Talks Lead
Hi! I’m a fourth year medical student at UCL with a strong interest in plastic surgery, particularly orthoplastics and reconstructive trauma surgery. I am drawn to the specialty’s breadth and its detail oriented, patient centred approach, restoring both form and function to improve quality of life.
Fourth Year
Grace Thomas
Research Lead
Hi! I’m a fourth-year medical student at the University of Nottingham with a strong interest in plastic surgery, drawn to its detail-oriented approach. I am particularly passionate about oncoplastic breast management and aesthetic surgery.
Fourth Year
Sarah Tuan
Social Media
I fell in love with Plastics after going to workshops and learning different Plastic surgery techniques to solve complex problems! It’s amazing how we are able to restore function to things that have been damaged through trauma or disease.
Third Year
Nicky Chen
Social Media
I am a second-year medical student at the University of Edinburgh. I am extremely passionate about the innovative field of plastic surgery, including the complexity and attention to detail it requires. I have a strong interest in academia and research, particularly in hand surgery and microsurgery.
Second Year
Poppy Wright
Uni Rep Lead
Hi! I’m a fourth year at the University of Dundee, and I’m extremely passionate about increasing access to surgical training pathways, and the huge impact plastic surgery can have on both physical and mental wellbeing of patients. I’m especially interested in paediatric plastic surgery and oncoplastic breast surgery.
Fourth Year
