Healthy Surgeon Healthy Nation
Dear Esteemed Member
Warm greetings from the Association of Surgeons of India!
It gives us immense pride and pleasure to announce a landmark initiative under the present leadership of ASI for the years 2026–2027 of the Mission ASI – “Healthy Surgeon: Healthy Nation”
This visionary mission underscores a fundamental truth—the well-being of surgeons is integral to the health of the nation. ASI envisions fostering a culture where surgeon wellness is recognized not as a luxury, but as a critical determinant of patient safety, surgical excellence, and national health outcomes.
To drive this mission forward, a National Wellness Task Force has been constituted, comprising:
State Chapter Wellness Coordinators – Hon. Secretary, President (Chairman) of State Chapters and National EC Members of the state
City Branch Wellness Coordinators – President and Secretary of ASI City Branches
It is well established that surgeons face disproportionately high levels of: Burnout and mental fatigue, Musculoskeletal disorders, Sleep deprivation, Metabolic illnesses and psychological stress.
A healthy surgeon is a safer surgeon—capable of sharper clinical judgment, fewer errors, improved patient outcomes, and a longer, more fulfilling professional life. Investing in surgeon health is, therefore, a powerful and indirect public health intervention.
The Core Pillars of the Program are: To ensure sustained engagement and meaningful impact, structured monthly themes and activity calendars will be implemented under the guidance of coordinators.
1. Physical Health & Fitness: Operating room ergonomics (posture, table height, instrument design) Prevention of neck, back, shoulder, and hand disorders; Pre- and post-surgery stretching protocols;Structured fitness programs tailored for surgeons; Annual “Surgeon Health Check” during National Surgeons Week, including: BP, BMI, CBC, HbA1c, Lipid Profile, Renal Function Tests, LFT, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score
2. Mental Health & Burnout Prevention: Addressing burnout, moral injury, litigation stress, and fatigue;Promoting open dialogue through talks and discussions in monthly meetings and conferences
3. Professional Sustainability & Work Culture: Encouraging work-life integration and balance; Preventing early burnout and premature retirement; Supporting young surgeons and women surgeons
4. Surgeon as a Health Role Model: Inspiring surgeons to lead by example-Promoting the philosophy: “Practice What We Preach”
Proposed Initiatives (City, State, and National Levels): National campaigns promoting fitness, obesity prevention, and cancer awareness; Surgeon-led community outreach programs; Media engagement highlighting the link between surgeon health and national health
Flagship Activities: National Healthy Surgeon Week (alongside National Surgeons Week)
Healthy Surgeon Pledge (at ASICON and State Conferences); Annual ASI “Healthy Surgeon Award” (State and City Levels); Local wellness programs conducted by State and City Chapters
Mission Messaging in social media/ conferences: “Healthy Surgeon – Healthy Nation” (Primary Theme) “Care for the Surgeon. Care for the Nation.” “Strong Surgeons. Safer Surgery. Healthier India.” “When Surgeons Thrive, Patients Survive.”
We request all surgeons, State Chapters, Sections and City Branches to actively adopt and promote this mission. Kindly use the official logo and banner for all activities and communications under this initiative.
An e-Newsletter will be published at the end of the year, showcasing monthly activities reports submitted by State Chapters and City Branches. Reports may please be sent to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] under the heading: Healthy Surgeon: Healthy Nation Activity for the month of….
The most active branch/chapter will be recognized with an award during ASICON.
Dear friend, let us come together to build a future where every surgeon thrives—physically, mentally, and professionally. Because when we care for our surgeons, we ultimately care for every patient, every family, and the nation at large.
Together, let us make this mission a movement.
Happy Surgeon: Happy Nation Team:
Dr H V Shivaram (Head of the Team)
Dr Shiva K Misra (Adviser)
Dr Vaibhav Srivastava
Dr Subhash C Agarwal
Dr Bibin Mathew
Dr Vikas Sigh
