The APHS Hernia Essentials training program was held on 27-28 April, 2025 hosted by Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS). The training program was conducted in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

• Local Convenor : Kanokkan Tepmalai
• Location : Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Didactics (xx participants) / Practicals (xx participants)
• Faculty: 10
• APHS Faculty: Dr Anil Sharma, Dr Kanokkan Tepmalai, Dr Allen Buenafe, Dr Le Quan Anh Tuan, Dr Vimal Vasudeavan, Dr Sathien Tumtavitikul
• National Faculty : Dr Sripong Cheewatanakornkul, Dr Suriya Punchai, Dr Bandhuphat Chakrabandhu, Dr Komol Chaivanijchaya

APHS membership Awarded (top 3 scorers):

1. Dr Israwadee (LM 1989 ) – israwadee.cho@mahidol.ac.th
2. Dr Naveen Rajaratnam (LM 1690 ) – naveenr1979@gmail.com
3. Dr Thanandon Chatsuphang (LM 1691) – Thanandon.a@gmail.com