Research Idea Pitching
Engage with a panel of surgical experts to refine your research methodology and secure funding. This session provides a platform for high-impact surgical research to be presented and evaluated by leading academic institutions.
Plenary Sessions
Listen to the academic surgeons's journey and explore different international pathways. Raise your
Critical Appraisal Sessions
Deepen your clinical reasoning through structured peer review. Participants will analyze complex surgical case studies and medical literature, applying evidence-based frameworks to real-world surgical challenges.
Oral / Poster Presentation
Get insightful feedbacks from the surgical pioneers by presenting it in oral or poster format. Submit your abstract and eligible participants will be called for presentation.
Tentative Program Overview
October 24, 2026
TIME
BASIC TRACK
0800 - 0830
Registration
0830 - 0930
Opening Ceremony
0930 - 1130
PLENARY: From Idea to Publication
1130 - 1230
LECTURE: Guide to Critical Appraisal
1230 - 1400
Booth Visit & Lunch
1400 - 1530
Small Group Discussion
1540 - 1700
Research Presentation
October 25, 2026
TIME
BASIC TRACK
0730 - 0900
Breakfast
0900 - 1030
FORUM: Starting An Academic Career
1030 - 1200
PLENARY: So You Want to be a Surgeon: Practical Advice for the Aspiring Academic Surgeon
1200 - 1315
Booth Visit & Lunch
1330 - 1600
Research Circuit
1600 - 1700
Closing Ceremony
Tentative Program Overview
October 24, 2026
TIME
ADVANCED TRACK
0800 - 0830
Registration
0830 - 0930
Opening Ceremony
0930 - 1230
PLENARY: Grant Writing for Surgical Research
1230 - 1400
Booth Visit & Lunch
1400 - 1700
Research Presentation
October 25, 2026
TIME
ADVANCED TRACK
0730 - 0900
Breakfast
0900 - 1030
FORUM: Starting An Academic Career
1030 - 1200
PLENARY: The Scalpel and The Storm: Surviving and Thriving in Your Surgical Career While Navigating the Unexpected
1200 - 1315
Booth Visit & Lunch
1330 - 1600
Research Idea Pitching
1600 - 1700
Closing Ceremony