
We encourage and nurture an interest for surgery in medical students at Monash University Malaysia.
Latest Events
Breast Surgery: Benign Breast Diseases
3rd June 2023
SIGMUM’s Conference of Surgery and Surgical Education 2023
29th & 30th July 2023
Blog
Pioneers of Surgery: Theodor Billroth
Christian Albert Theodor Billroth was a Viennese surgeon, medical scientist and musician in the late 19th century. He is widely considered the founder of modern abdominal surgery.
Keep readingHow we work
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Advocacy
We are continuously advocating for and promoting a general interest for surgery within the medical student community at Monash and beyond.
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Skills
SIGMUM organises workshops and events throughout the year catered to medical students to offer exciting new opportunities to learn and practice surgical skills.
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Opportunities
Our events which include webinars and talks by thought-leaders and experts in the field of surgery presents opportunities to students looking to meet with and discover the sub-specialities that interest them.
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Growth
Joining SIGMUM exposes you to new challenges and opportunities that enable you to achieve personal and professional goals.

About Us
We are a highly-active society of individuals who are passionate, eager and bursting with enthusiasm to promote surgical education among medical students.
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education & RESEARCH
Resources
View our collection of easy-to-follow fact sheets on various surgery-related topics. Plus, registered SIGMUM members get access to exclusive members-only resources.

Our Team
Get to know the people behind SIGMUM in 2023/2024!
I found the webinars organised by SIGMUM to be very informative as the presenters were very engaging and knowledgable.
Antonia Ong En Ee (Year 5), SIGMUM Member
A great place for all medical students, especially the aspiring surgeons amongst us, to gain some valuable insights on the job-scope of a surgeon and the surgical specialisation pathways available!
Edmund Sia Lee Chung (Year 4), SIGMUM Member
Being part of the 2020 committee has allowed me to work with many inspiring individuals and has helped me hone my leadership and communication skills, an essential tool for every doctor-to-be.
Esther Ong (Year 5), Treasurer for SIGMUM in 2020