The APHS Hernia Essentials training program was held on 4-5 April, 2025 hosted by Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS). The training program was conducted in Dubai, UAE.

• Local Convenor : Dr S K Bhartiya
• Location : Varanasi, India
• Didactics (68 participants) / Practicals (68 participants)
• Faculty: 5
• APHS Faculty: Dr Anil Sharma
• National Faculty :Dr Vijay Borgaonkar, Dr M A Ansari, Dr Mandar Gadgil, Dr Sanjy Saroj

APHS membership Awarded (top 3 scorers):

1. Dr. B Rajendra (APHS 1682 ) – rajendra.boyina@gmail.com
2. Dr Sai Venkatesh (APHS 1683) – saivenkatesh32@gmail.com
3. Dr Ananya Tapadar (APHS 1684) – tapadar.ana@gmail.com