External Events
Bariatrics Awareness Event
A collaborative public awareness event focused on bariatric health, obesity and relevant medical and surgical care.
- Date
- 9 May 2026
- Partner / support
- Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
Public surgical education
Awareness
Awareness turns surgical health topics into clear campaigns and public education for students and communities in Riyadh.
From the SIG archive ↗Department remit
How this team contributes
- 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.
Department events
Events led by Awareness
Event archive
On-Campus Events
Surgical Career Fair
A collaborative career fair introducing students to surgical specialties through direct engagement with multiple specialty interest groups.
- Date
- 7 May 2026
- Partner / support
- ENT Interest Group; Orthopedics Interest Group; Obstetrics & Gynecology Interest Group; Ophthalmology Interest Group
External Events
One Fight, Many Voices: OIG Collaboration
A collaborative public awareness event bringing together student voices around cancer education and advocacy.
- Date
- 7 Feb 2026
- Partner / support
- Oncology Interest Group
External Events
His & Her Health: Surgical Awareness Event
A public surgical-health awareness event addressing conditions relevant to men's and women's health.
- Date
- 24 Jan 2026
External Events
Breast Cancer Awareness Event
A public breast cancer awareness event focused on education and early recognition.
- Date
- 27 Oct 2025
External Events
World Trauma Day Event
A World Trauma Day public awareness event organized through a SIG and King Saud Medical City collaboration.
- Date
- 17 Oct 2025
- Partner / support
- King Saud Medical City
On-Campus Events
Geriatric Diseases Awareness Event
A multi-interest-group awareness event addressing diseases affecting older adults.
- Date
- 1 May 2025
- Partner / support
- Participating student interest groups
External Events
Congenital Defects Awareness Event
A public awareness event focused on congenital defects and relevant surgical care.
- Date
- 17 Apr 2025
- Partner / support
- Dallah Hospital
On-Campus Events
One Fight, Many Voices: OIG Collaboration
A collaborative awareness event bringing together student voices around cancer education and advocacy.
- Date
- 17 Feb 2025
- Partner / support
- Oncology Interest Group
A webinar exploring the career journey and experiences of a woman in trauma surgery.
- Date
- 2 Dec 2024
External Events
Breast Cancer Awareness Event
A collaborative breast cancer awareness event delivered in a specialist hospital setting.
- Date
- 24 Oct 2024
- Partner / support
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
External Events
Surgical Emergencies Awareness Event
An awareness event introducing the public and students to common surgical emergencies.
- Date
- 7 May 2024
- Partner / support
- King Saud Medical City
Surgical Trivia
Surgical Trivia 2.0
The second edition of SIG's knockout-style team surgical knowledge competition.
- Date
- 18 Feb 2024
Surgical Trivia
Surgical Trivia 1.0
A knockout-style team competition testing surgical knowledge across multiple specialties.
- Date
- 3 Dec 2023
A webinar exploring the career journey and experiences of a woman in orthopedic surgery.
- Date
- 1 Dec 2023
External Events
Breast Cancer Awareness Event
A community awareness event focused on breast cancer education and early recognition.
- Date
- 21 Oct 2023
- Partner / support
- Waqf Al-Qudwa Organization
An introductory Women in Surgery session highlighting the experiences and achievements of women surgeons.
- Date
- 5 Oct 2023