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Surgery Interest Group · Alfaisal University
At Alfaisal University, SIG brings students into surgical skills training, research, mentorship and service.
Education · Research · Mentorship · Service
About SIG
SIG gives Alfaisal students practical ways to explore surgery: supervised skills sessions, research, advice from surgeons and community work in Riyadh.
Our network of surgeons, researchers and mentors helps students understand the field, contribute responsibly and make better-informed decisions about their future.
Read about the groupInside SIG
Scroll through a selection of real SIG moments, documented by the group.
Training & Development
Specialty-led HEAL workshops give students supervised, hands-on exposure to the tools, techniques and discipline of surgical practice.
Research
Journal clubs, debates and project mentorship turn curiosity into careful appraisal and responsible academic contribution.
Awareness
Public-facing events translate reliable clinical information into useful conversations about early recognition, prevention and care.
Community
The Surgical Career Fair brings specialty groups and students together for direct, practical conversations about where a career in surgery can lead.
Outreach & External Relations
Collaborative masterclasses connect students with experienced surgical faculty and focused learning beyond a single campus session.
Five departments
Active programs
Hands-On Skills Program
Supervised workshops in suturing, casting, anastomosis, laparoscopy and other surgical skills.
Research Program
Students join supervised surgical research projects with support from experienced surgeons and researchers.
Research Education Series
Students present and discuss surgical papers with guidance from experienced mentors.
Case-Based Education Series
Student presenters work through surgical cases with clinical input from invited specialists.
Global recognition
Formal recognition and institutional relationships extend SIG's educational work beyond campus.
Primary global recognitionAmerican College of SurgeonsThe Alfaisal University Surgery Interest Group is listed in the ACS Global SIG Directory, recognizing its place in an international surgical education community.
View the verified Alfaisal listing ↗Other affiliations
Institutional affiliationKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research CentreSIG proudly recognizes its affiliation with King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.
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Community feedback
“HEAL gave me a valuable hands-on experience and helped me explore surgery as a future career.”
“I appreciated the opportunity to support general surgery candidates and trainees from other specialties.”
“The Surgical Emergencies Campaign was a worthwhile, well-organized learning experience.”