Announcements
🚨 Reminder: GLAP Training Registration Closing Soon
Registration for the Global Laparoscopic Advancement Program (GLAP) will officially close on March 28. The virtual training sessions will begin on April 2, so participants are encouraged to complete all required steps on time.
📝 Registration & Required Forms
All participants must complete the following:
🔗 Initial Registration Form
https://glap.sages.org/ababa-ethiopia-2026-registration-form/
1️⃣ After the first payment:
https://forms.gle/9BUBaRjsCNj5K5mA8
2️⃣ After the second payment:
https://forms.gle/P9ZurHAUWuGPjZHW9
💳 Payment Details
Account Name: Surgical Society of Ethiopia
Bank: CBE – Addis Ababa Branch
Account Number: 1000000935933
📌 Important Payment Instructions-
-Participants must complete both the first and second payments to be eligible for the program.
-Candidates who make only one payment will not be eligible to participate.
-Participants are required to upload their payment receipts in the respective forms after each payment.
-Please ensure the receipt file is clearly named with your full name before uploading.
Please complete your registration, payments, and forms promptly to secure your place in the training.
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🩺 Endocrine & Breast Surgery Conference 2025
The Surgical Society of Ethiopia, in collaboration with Menelik II Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, invites you to a 4-day practical workshop on endocrine and breast surgery.
📅 Feb 16–19, 2025 | Half-day sessions
📍 Menelik II Hospital (Days 1–2) | Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) (Days 3–4)
🎯 Key topics: thyroid & breast cancer, benign breast disease, SLNB, imaging, pathology, adrenal & parathyroid surgery.
🎤 International Guest Speaker:
Prof. Paul Mazhuvanchary Jacob – Professor of Endocrine Surgery, CMC Vellore, India (MS, DNB, FRCS – Glasgow)
🔗 Register now:
https://forms.gle/MKaooP1myTXQrYvg7
📌 Limited slots available.
🌍🔬 International Surgical Week 2026
Join the world’s leading surgeons at the World’s Congress of Surgery!
📅 19–23 April 2026
📍 Mexico City, Mexico
Connect, learn, and shape the future of global surgery with the International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC) and its integrated societies.
🔗 Learn more & register: www.isw2026.org
📲 Scan the QR code for details
📢 Call for Abstracts – Surgical Society of Ethiopia
The Surgical Society of Ethiopia welcomes researchers, clinicians, and students to share their work at our upcoming scientific event!
🗓 Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026
📩 Notification of Acceptance: April 20, 2026
📍 Event Dates: May 14–15, 2026
📝 Abstract Guidelines:
• 250–300 words
• Structure: Background – Methods – Results – Conclusion
🔗 Submit your abstract here:
https://forms.gle/2KZZoro36vFzdG6c6
Showcase your research, network with peers, and contribute to advancing surgical knowledge in Ethiopia!
📢 Call for Volunteers
Abstract Selection Committee
Surgical Society of Ethiopia Annual Scientific Conference
The Surgical Society of Ethiopia invites qualified members to volunteer for the Abstract Selection Committee, playing a key role in selecting high-quality research for the conference program.
Who can apply:
• Surgeons (all subspecialties)
• Clinician-scientists, researchers
• Fellows & senior trainees with research experience
• Members in good standing
Role:
• Review and score abstracts
• Participate in virtual review meetings
• Ensure fair and confidential assessment
⏱ Time commitment: 10–15 hours over 4–6 weeks
Why volunteer?
• Gain peer-review experience
• Strengthen your CV
• Contribute to surgical science
📧 Apply by sending your details and a brief statement (150–200 words) to:
surgicalsociety2017@gmail.com
📅 Deadline: December 30
Our 31st AGM & Scientific Conference will be held on May 14 & 15, 2026. Location and registration link will be out soon.