About & Disclaimer
The Three Counties Medical School Surgical Society is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical education and professional development for medical students. Our mission is to support students in their surgical training journey through high-quality educational resources, practical workshops, and community engagement.
This web application serves as a central hub for surgical education, connecting students with essential resources, event information, and professional guidance. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of educational content and ensuring all information is accurate, current, and appropriate for medical student learning.
IMPORTANT: Educational Purposes Only
All content provided on this platform is for educational purposes only. The information contained herein is designed to support medical student learning and professional development in surgical training.
AI-Assisted Content: Much of the content on this platform is AI-assisted and has been reviewed for accuracy. However, all information MUST be verified against current local clinical guidelines, institutional protocols, and established medical literature before clinical application.
Not Professional Medical Advice: This platform does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any medical decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals and in accordance with local clinical guidelines.
Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all content. Medical knowledge evolves continuously, and practices may vary by institution and jurisdiction.
No Patient Identifiable Information
CRITICAL: No Patient Identifiable Information (PII) should ever be entered into this application. This includes patient names or initials, medical record numbers, dates of birth, contact information, or any other personally identifiable patient data.
User Data Protection
Your personal data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Your university email address is used for authentication and communication purposes only.
Data Retention
User data is retained for the duration of your engagement with the platform and in accordance with institutional data retention policies. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
All educational content on this platform undergoes review processes to ensure accuracy and relevance. However, medical knowledge and clinical guidelines evolve continuously. Users should always verify information against current local clinical guidelines, consult with supervisors for clinical decisions, report any inaccuracies to the committee, and use this platform as a learning tool — not as a substitute for formal training.
Access to this platform is restricted to users with valid university credentials. This ensures that the platform is used only by authorised medical students and staff members of the Three Counties Medical School.
Your university account serves as your unique identifier and is used for authentication, event reminders, society communications, and access to exclusive educational resources.
The Three Counties Medical School Surgical Society and all contributors to this platform are not liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the educational content, any consequences arising from the use or misuse of information provided, any technical issues or platform unavailability, or any unauthorised access to user data.
Users assume full responsibility for their use of this platform and any decisions made based on information obtained here.
Rory Smith
Lead Developer & Project Manager
Responsible for the technical architecture, full-stack development, and project management of the TCMS Surgical Society App. Designed and implemented the comprehensive educational platform including the case-based learning structure, progressive web app functionality, and integration with eLogbook systems.
If you have questions about this disclaimer, concerns about content accuracy, or suggestions for improvement, please contact the surgical society committee.
Last Updated: March 2026 — This disclaimer is subject to change without notice.