Enya Costin

Enya Costin is a clinical year medical student at Brighton and Sussex Medical school, with aspirations of a career in trauma surgery. Her interest in ASiT began at the 2025 conference, where she presented research on trauma education in undergraduate curricula, and delivered a talk on surgical mentorship through her role on the Royal College of Surgeons of England’s Women in Surgery (WinS) Forum. The experience cemented her drive to contribute to ASiT’s work from within its council.

She currently represents medical students on the WinS Forum, advocating for gender equity and widening participation in surgery, particularly for those from underrepresented backgrounds. Her dedication to widening participation is equally evident in her longstanding involvement with the BSMS BrightMed programme, where as a mentor she has led on surgical outreach, redesigning and delivering sessions to inspire students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Her leadership extends into anatomical education, where she has held multiple roles. During her BSMS Anatomical Society Presidency, Enya shaped the society’s direction to make learning more accessible and engaging by establishing free revision events, as well as annual pathology museum trips. In her two years as BSMS Anatomy Team Representative, she taught dissection to junior students and coordinated student volunteers.

Enya joins the ASiT Council with a clear purpose: to amplify the voices of medical students across the UK, advocate for equitable access to surgical careers, and ensure that the next generation of surgeons is as diverse and dynamic as the communities they treat. Everyone deserves an equal opportunity at a surgical career.