ASSA Global Surgery x InciSioN

Suturing the Gaps: Advancing Equity in Global Surgery

advocacy

Driving awareness of disparities in surgical and anesthesia care to ensure safe access is a right—not a privilege.

Education

Empowering future doctors through education, creating impactful resources for public awareness and learning.

research

Challenging systemic barriers to surgical and anaesthesia care worldwide through evidence-based and equity-focused research.

We are a small group of medical students ready to make big changes through global surgery.

With members from across both Australia and New Zealand, ASSA Global Surgery collaborate with international networks as part of InciSioN to raise awareness about global surgery, support education and research opportunities.

Our Work in Numbers

As part of InciSioN—also known as the International Student Surgical Network—we work closely with our global partners.

years of service

10

estimated members WORLDWIDE

8,000

national working groups

50+

countries involved with incision

80

Upcoming Events

InciSioN Global Surgery Symposium 2025


  • Aug 29 – 31, 2025


  • 08:00

  • True Blue, Saint George – Grenada

InciSioN Grenada and InciSioN Global are excited to invite you to the 5th InciSioN Global Surgery Symposium. IGSS 2025 promises to be a dynamic event full of activities at the St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George, Grenada.

Join us for an inspiring symposium bringing together students, professionals, and experts from multiple disciplines to shape the future of global surgery.

InciSioN Australasia Social Media

Follow us to stay informed, inspired, and connected. Let’s work together to make surgical, obstetric, trauma, and anaesthetic care more equitable for all.