October 24 & 25, 2026
Beyond the Blade:
Malaysian International Academic Surgery & Leadership Congress
A prestigious two-day event hosted by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), in collaboration with the National University of Malaysia Students' Surgical Society (UKMSSS).
Join this premier collaboration for a surgical research-based circuit dedicated to academic surgical excellence and research innovation.
AAS x UKMSSS • 24th - 25th Oct'26 • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About
Beyond the Blade: Malaysian International Academic Surgery & Leadership Congress is a premier two-day surgical research congress set to take place in the heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on October 24-25, 2026. This prestigious gathering marks a landmark occasion for the regional surgical community, providing a high-level forum for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and clinical innovation.
The event is a distinguished collaboration between the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) from the United States and the National University of Malaysia Students' Surgical Society (UKMSSS). By uniting local leadership with international academic standards, this gathering establishes a unique bridge between aspiring surgeons and established global pioneers.
Our mission is to build a vibrant, sustainable community around surgical research and academic surgery. We are dedicated to providing medical students, residents, and academic surgeons with the tools, mentorship, and professional network necessary to excel in the rigorous and ever-evolving field of academic medicine.
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Abstract submissions are now open! Join the international surgical research community and secure your place at the summit.
Speakers & Mentors
Experience mentorship and insights from surgical pioneers and academic leaders joining us from across the globe.
Dr. Daniel Chu
Director, Division of GI Surgery
Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., F.A.C.S. Endowed Chair
Dr. Amelia Maiga
Assistance Professor of Trauma,
Vanderbilt University
Dr. Monica M. Dua
Clinical Professor of Surgery,
Stanford Medicine
Dr. Jashodeep Datta
Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology,
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Dr. Zhi Ven Fong
Senior Associate Consultant,
Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery,
Mayo Clinic
Dr. Yee Lee Cheah
General Surgeon,
Houston Methodist Hospital
Dr. Jared Gallaher
Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery,
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Dr. Tze-Woei Tan
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Director of Limb Salvage Research Program
Registration
Save a spot for yourself! Stay tuned as interactive and concise sessions await!
Registration Fees
Non-UKM Students
Basic Track Fee
Advanced Track Fee
UKM Students
RM 120
House Officers (HO)
RM 100
USD 100
Medical Officers (MO)
RM 150
RM 200
Registrars
RM 200
RM 250
Surgeons / Specialists
RM 350
International Participants
USD 50
Idea Pitching Submission
We invite you to share your most innovative session or workshop ideas for Beyond the Blade. Submit your pitch today and help shape the future of academic surgical excellence and research innovation.
Contact Us
Inquiries
Email: beyondtheblades2026@gmail.com
Contact number: +60 19-229 0889
Event Dates
October 24 & 25, 2026