External Events
Bariatrics Awareness Event
A collaborative public awareness event focused on bariatric health, obesity and relevant medical and surgical care.
- Date
- 9th 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 archiveDepartment 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
- 7th 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
- 7th 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
- 24th Jan 2026
External Events
Breast Cancer Awareness Event
A public breast cancer awareness event focused on education and early recognition.
- Date
- 27th 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
- 17th 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
- 1st 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
- 17th 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
- 17th Feb 2025
- Partner / support
- Oncology Interest Group
A webinar exploring the career journey and experiences of a woman in trauma surgery.
- Date
- 2nd Dec 2024
External Events
Breast Cancer Awareness Event
A collaborative breast cancer awareness event delivered in a specialist hospital setting.
- Date
- 24th 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
- 7th 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
- 18th Feb 2024
Surgical Trivia
Surgical Trivia 1.0
A knockout-style team competition testing surgical knowledge across multiple specialties.
- Date
- 3rd Dec 2023
A webinar exploring the career journey and experiences of a woman in orthopedic surgery.
- Date
- 1st Dec 2023
External Events
Breast Cancer Awareness Event
A community awareness event focused on breast cancer education and early recognition.
- Date
- 21st Oct 2023
- Partner / support
- Waqf Al-Qudwa Organization
An introductory Women in Surgery session highlighting the experiences and achievements of women surgeons.
- Date
- 5th Oct 2023