The APHS Hernia Essentials training program was held on 7-8 February, 2025 hosted by Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS). The training program was conducted in KL, Malaysia.

• Local Convenor : Dr Satkunan Mark
• Location : KL, Malaysia
• Didactics (35 participants) / Practicals (16 participants)
• Faculty: 8
• APHS Faculty: Dr Anil Sharma, Dr Manish Baijal, Dr Sujith Wijerathne, Dr Kanokkan
• National Faculty : Dr Vimal Vasudevan, Dr Satkunan Mark, Dr Gafoor Mubarak, Dr Hisyam

APHS membership Awarded (top 3 scorers):

1. Tharveen Nair (LM 1647) –  mrtharveennair@gmail.com
2. Thrimourthi Subramonian (LM 1648) – mourthi@hotmail.com
3. Jessy NG Suk Ning (LM 1649) –  Jessynsn333@gmail.com