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Research Circuit

An engaging and practical session designed to help participants strengthen their research skills, guided by fellow researchers and surgeons. Whether you're new to research or already have experience, this workshop offers an opportunity to learn through interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on sessions while connecting with like-minded participants.

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

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