ASICON—the Annual Conference of The Association of Surgeons of India—remains one of the most anticipated events in the surgical community, offering a dynamic platform for surgeons across the country to engage, collaborate, and exchange scientific knowledge.

Under the esteemed leadership of Dr. D.Maruthu Pandian, President of ASI, and the Executive Committee of The Association of Surgeons of India, we are pleased to officially announce ASICON 2026, scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad and Call for various academic engagements for ASICON 2026.

In addition, we are now inviting applications for the following:

I. Orations 2027
II. Endowment Lectures 2027
III. Travelling Fellowships 2027
IV. Symposia for ASICON 2027.

Click Here for Detailed Information About Announcement of ASICON 2026 & Awards for ASICON 2027

We kindly request you to submit your nominations in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the notice, ensuring they are submitted within the stipulated deadlines.

We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions to the upcoming conferences.

With warm regards and best wishes,

The students in training for MS & DNB in India are grouped into 4 geographic zones.

The first round will be an “ONLINE MCQ” test will be conducted from 1st to 21st May 2026.

The toppers from each of these zones will go to the second round – again an online round and will be based on "investigations" (Biochemistry, Hematology, Radiology) “Instruments & Equipment”. Schedule for this round will be published shortly. The online programme will be made available for all residents through Facebook / YouTube channels of ASI at NO cost.

The toppers from each of these zones will go to the Third round – “The Regional Refresher Courses” (RRC). RRCs are conducted for each of the zones physically where nearly 450 students and 60 faculty from the same zone meet and will be engaged in a mock clinical examination in the lines of MS/DNB exit examination. Each of the toppers gets a unique opportunity to answer four or five potential examiners and gain a lot of confidence in making a clinical case presentation. The registered student delegates in the RRCs get the rare chance to hear the pattern of questions from these teachers in the same zone and the answers expected from a candidate. All the toppers will have a certificate of honour having been selected to the zonal level of competition.

The three toppers from each of the zones in the RRCs will have a similar competitive assessment at the fourth & final round of ASI TYSA 2026 which will be held along with ASICON 2026 at Ahmedabad during December 2026. The winners will get certificates, mementos and huge cash awards.

First Prize ——–3 Lakh (Rs 3,00,000/-)
Second Prize—–2 Lakh (Rs 2,00,000/-)
Third Prize——–Rs 50,000/- (Fifty Thousand Only) — Two prizes
All the finalists except the winners will get Rs 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Only)

SOME of the finalists MAY also get a chance for fully / partially funded travel facility and opportunity to gain surgical training from centres of Excellence at different parts of the world. This facility will depend on the funding pattern & policy of the various countries with which ASI has professional relationship.

The target resident group this year is 2024 & 2025 MS/DNB admissions.

Zone – 1 – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka

Zone – 2 – Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh & Odisha

Zone – 3 – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir

Zone – 4 – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa

DO NOT MISS this academic extravaganza.

All residents in General Surgery admitted in 2024 & 2025 are encouraged to write the MCQ tests from 1st to 21st May 2026. No prior registration is needed. Details of the examination will soon be sent to all.

Please revert to academicsasi@gmail.com in case you need any help in this regard.

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: headoffice@asiindia.org, secretary@asiindia.org, hvshivaram@gmail.com 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