Departments

Meet the five teams behind SIG’s work.

Each department has a defined role, from research and skills training to public education, communications and external partnerships.

01

Research in practice

Research

Research helps students join surgical projects, read papers critically and contribute responsibly to academic work.

  • Connect students with surgical research projects and experienced investigators.
  • Develop critical appraisal through journal clubs, debates and research education.
  • Support students as they build the practical habits needed for ethical, high-quality research.
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Students and researchers discussing scientific posters at the Research SymposiumDepartment leadership
Rumaysah PatelCo-Head
Karam AddasCo-Head
02

Skills and career preparation

Training & Development

Training & Development organizes supervised skills sessions, case discussions and practical guidance on electives and surgical training.

  • Deliver hands-on learning in an appropriate, supervised training environment.
  • Strengthen clinical reasoning through case-based and specialist-led sessions.
  • Help students navigate electives, residency pathways and professional development.
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A SIG participant practicing laparoscopic technique during a HEAL workshopDepartment leadership
Jouhaina HallmansCo-Head
Ahmad Feroz AliCo-Head
03

Public surgical education

Awareness

Awareness turns surgical health topics into clear campaigns and public education for students and communities in Riyadh.

  • Create clear education around surgical conditions, prevention and early recognition.
  • Engage students and the wider community in hospitals, university spaces and public venues.
  • Work with clinical and student partners on focused awareness initiatives.
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Students speaking with visitors at a SIG community health awareness eventDepartment leadership
Osama DaoudCo-Head
Joudi BunianCo-Head
04

Communication and design

Public Relations

Public Relations plans what SIG says and how it looks, then records and publishes approved work across the group’s channels.

  • Plan and publish clear, accurate communications across SIG channels.
  • Maintain a consistent visual identity for programs, events and campaigns.
  • Document SIG activity through approved photography, video and event coverage.
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Students exploring specialty booths at the SIG Surgical Career FairDepartment leadership
Nawaal SaleemCo-Head · Social Media
Amaim AtefCo-Head · Social Media
Hala AlsraihinyCo-Head · Design
Soliman AdamCo-Head · Design

Public Relations appears as one department with Social Media and Design as its two internal divisions.

05

External partnerships

Outreach & External Relations

Outreach & External Relations coordinates SIG’s work with hospitals, surgical societies, visiting faculty and community partners.

  • Coordinate approved partnerships with hospitals, societies and external faculty.
  • Support collaborative conferences, masterclasses and clinical exposure.
  • Maintain working relationships that benefit students and partner organizations.
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SIG representatives speaking with a conference visitor at the Surgery Interest Group boothDepartment leadership
Dr. Ismail AbdallahCo-Head
Remas AhmedCo-Head

Explore the work

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