Important Dates

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts
15 January 2008

Deadline for Guaranteed Hotel Accommodation
31 December 2007

Deadline for Early Bird Registration
15 January 2008

Date of the Congress
20 - 22 March 2008

Pre-Congress Workshops
19 March 2008

Opening Ceremony
20 March 2008

Congress Banquet
21 March 2008

Closing Ceremony
22 March 2008

College of Surgeons
Academy of Medicine of Malaysia

COUNCIL 2007 / 2008

President
Dr Lum Siew Kheong

Senior Vice President
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah

Vice President
Prof Dato' Lian Chin Boon

Hon Secretary
Dr Lim Lay Hooi

Hon Treasurer
Prof David Choon Siew Kit

CPD Chairman
Dr Chew Loon Guan

Council Members
Dr Ashim Kumar Nandy
Dr Andrew Gunn Kean Beng
Dr Isa Omar
Prof Dato' Dr Lokman bin Saim
Dr Pall Singh
Dr Rohan Malek
Prof Yip Cheng Har

Message from the President
College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the joint scientific meeting of the College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia with the 11th Congress of the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons. This is the second time Malaysia is hosting the Congress of the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons and it provides us a wonderful opportunity to meet and network with the international community. The choice of the venue in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah could not be better. The facilities in the Magellan Sutera, Sutera Harbour Resort are superb. Water sports is readily available, scuba diving in the nearby islands is exciting, the sea food is marvelous and eco tourism is at its best in Sabah.

The Organising committee has assembled a group of very eminent speakers from around the world to enlighten us on the "New Frontiers in Endocrine Surgery." We hope you will enjoy these scientific sessions. Apart from these, there will be workshops on "The art of writing a good paper" and "Training the trainer sessions" on Assessment and examination of trainees. In addition to the usual free paper sessions, we also have the Ethicon prize for the best free paper presented by a young Malaysian surgeon.

The Organising Committee has on purpose left an afternoon free for tours and leisure. This time is meant for all delegates to unwind and enjoy the pleasures that Sabah has to offer. This meeting is, after all, meant to be a good combination of knowledge acquisition and leisure.

I wish to take this opportunity to invite you to join us in Sabah for this meeting and I have no doubt you will bring back pleasant memories of this meeting with you.

Lum Siew Kheong

Message from the Congress President
11th Congress of the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the organizing committee to join us in the 11th Congress of the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AsianAES). The AsianAES is a regional organisation to promote the exchange of knowledge and advancement in Endocrine Surgery. Since the establishment of the AsianAES in 1986, this is the second time in its 20 years history that Malaysia is chosen to host this biennial Congress. The first was in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur.

A comprehensive, educational and stimulating three-day program has been prepared under the theme "New Frontiers in Endocrine Surgery". Eminent and renowned international as well as regional speakers are participating in the meeting to share their expertise; there are seven plenary lectures, six symposia and six free paper sessions on various topics. The Yoshide Fujimoto Prize and John Farndon Award will be awarded to the best free paper and poster presentations respectively. In addition, a pre-congress workshop has also been organised to encourage interaction among young surgeons interested in research and publication.

I hope that your attendance at the meeting will prove to be a valuable experience, not only academically beneficial but also socially rewarding. This congress will also be the platform to foster better understanding and cooperation among endocrine surgeons in this region. We hope to make new acquaintances as well as strengthen and renew old friendships. Once again, your participation in this exciting event is very much appreciated. I am looking forward to meeting you personally.

Noor Hisham Abdullah

Organising Committee

International Advisory Committee

Invited Faculty

Pre-Congress Workshops
19 March 2008
1400 - 1800 hrs

1. The Art of Writing a Good Paper

An interactive session with three eminent speakers and editors of renowned journals.

1. Principles of getting started, ethical considerations and editorial process Ian Gough (Australia)
2. How to get a paper presented and published Quan-Yang Duh (USA)
3. Requirements of a journal and corresponding with authors Chung-Yau Lo (Hong Kong)

Learn the art of writing a good paper. Guaranteed to be extremely interesting and useful. Highly recommended to all especially trainees and undergraduates.

2. Training the Trainers: Assessment and Examination Techniques

Cheng-Har Yip
P Kandasami
Tom Lennard
Siew-Kheong Lum
Azad Hassan
Mohd Nor Hassan
Zulkifli Md Zainuddin
Rohaizak Muhammad
Yushak Abdul Wahab

1. Setting exam questions and marking them
2. Conducting the viva voce and clinical examination - Do’s and don’ts
3. The role of examiners’ meetings
4. Unbiased continuous assessment of surgical training
5. Being a good supervisor

Programme Summary

Programme

Congress Information

CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Joint Surgical Meeting
19 Jalan Folly Barat
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 2093 0100, 2093 0200 Fax: (603) 2093 0900
Email: acadmed@po.jaring.my

CONGRESS VENUE
The Magellan Sutera
Sutera Harbour Resort
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo
Tel: (088) 318 888 Fax: (088) 303 338
Email: sutera@suteraharbour.com.my
Website: www.suteraharbour.com

OFFICIAL TOUR AGENT
Sea Quest Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour Resort
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: (088) 248 006, 230 943 Fax: (088) 230 945
Contact Persons:
- Lillian Agama (Mobile: 019 852 7996. Email: lillian@seaquesttours.net)
- Alex Wong (Mobile: 019 870 0666. Email: alexwong@seaquesttours.net)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Extra bed @ RM 115 nett per bed per night (Subject to availability).
The above room rates quoted are inclusive of 10% service charge, 5% government tax and inclusive of breakfast.
For room reservations, please contact the hotel directly.

REGISTRATION FEES

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Registration will begin on 19 March 2008 (Wednesday) at lobby of The Magellan Sutera. The schedule is as follows:

For Workshop registrants, registration begins at 0830 hrs on 19 March 2008 (Wednesday)

PAYMENT METHOD

All payments are to be made in USD or RM.
Payments can be made via credit card or telegraphic transfer to:

Name of Account: Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons
Name of Bank: CIMB Bank Berhad
Address of Bank: Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Account Number: 1471-0001666-05-2
Swift Code: CIBBMYKL

1. By bankdraft (USD) / Cheque (RM) payable to "Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons"
2. By credit card (VISA, MasterCard)

Payment should be sent with the completed registration form to the Congress Secretariat. On-site registration may be paid in cash or credit cards.

DATE AND VENUE

The Congress will be held on 20 to 22 March 2008 (Thursday to Saturday) with a pre-congress workshop scheduled on 19 March 2008 (Wednesday). All sessions will take place at The Magellan Sutera, Sutera Harbour Resort.

OFFICIAL RECEIPT

An official receipt will be issued upon payment of the registration fee. Please present the official receipt at the registration desk to obtain your registration package.

ENTITLEMENTS

Registered delegates will be entitled to:
- participate in all scientific sessions
- visit the exhibition
- coffee and tea
- lunch
- receive a set of official publications
- attend the Opening Ceremony
- attend the Congress Banquet

DISCLAIMER
Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the Conference published in this announcement will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee assumes no responsibility should any of these fail to materialise for any reason.

Registered accompanying persons will be entitled to:
- attend the Opening Ceremony
- attend the Congress Banquet
- shopping tour
- Sabah Craft Center

Overseas registered delegates will be entitled to one complimentary tour on 21 March 2008 (Friday). Please select your tour as indicated in the registration form.

TRADE EXHIBITION

An exhibition will take place at the ballroom foyer of The Magellan Sutera, Sutera Harbour Resort. A wide variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available for your consideration. To tailor the best possible sponsorship package for your company, please feel free to contact the Congress Secretariat.

CONGRESS SECRETARIAT

Joint Surgical Meeting
19, Jalan Folly Barat, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : (603) 2093 0100, 2093 0200, 2092 5262 Fax : (603) 2093 0900
Email : secretariat@asianaes.org

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

A certificate of attendance will be issued at the time of registration to delegates who have pre-registered. For on-site registrants, a Certificate of Attendance will be available at the end of the Congress. No certificate will be issued after the Congress.

BADGES

Coloured badges given upon registration will be used during the Congress. For identification purposes and admission to the session halls, participants are requested to wear their badges.

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION

Provided notification of cancellation is received on or before 15 February 2008, 50% of the fee will be refunded. No refund will be made for cancellations received after 15 February 2008.

Scientific Programme Information

PLENARY LECTURES / SYMPOSIA

Seven Plenary Lectures, six Symposia, two Luncheon Symposia and two Video Sessions are arranged on various topics from screening, diagnosis and treatment to new technologies in endocrine surgery for the three-day programme.

FREE PAPER SESSIONS

These Free Paper Sessions are allocated 10 minutes (8 minutes presentation and 2 minutes discussion) for each presentation. Since the programme is tight, presenters of papers are earnestly requested to adhere to the allocated time.

The Yoshide Fujimoto Prize, established in honor of Professor Yoshide Fujimoto, will be awarded to the best oral presentation. The Yoshide Fujimoto Prize will be presented during the Congress Banquet.

POSTERS

All posters are required to be put up before 0800 hrs on 20 March 2008 (Thursday). All posters are available for viewing from 20 to 22 March 2008 (Thursday to Saturday).

The John Farndon Award was established in memory of the late Professor John Farndon. This year, ten abstracts will be selected as finalists for the John Farndon Award. A Poster Review Session will take place between 1030 to 1100 hrs on 21 March 2008 (Friday). The Review Panel will assess the displayed posters during this period of time and decide the John Farndon Award. Authors should be present during the review session. The John Farndon Award will be presented during the Congress Banquet.

ABSTRACTS

All abstracts are printed in the Abstract Book and will be printed in an issue of the Asian Journal of Surgery.

Deadline for submission of Abstracts
15 January 2008

Ethicon Prize

The Ethicon Prize is an award for the best original scientific or clinical paper submitted by young surgeons in Malaysia for presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. This award, started in 1989, will hopefully encourage a high standard of research and scientific presentations among young surgeons.

The Prize

A specially engraved basic surgical instrument set and cash to a total value of RM2,000 donated by Ethicon.

Regulations

1. The competition is open to all young surgeons and surgical trainees currently working in Malaysian hospitals who are below 35 years old as on 1 January 2008.
2. The work submitted may be from any surgical specialty, and it may take the form of clinical trials, surveys, retrospective studies, laboratory experiments or any other form of unpublished original work.
3. The bulk of the work which are submitted must be performed by the author himself/herself even though he may have done the work in conjunction with other doctors or agencies either locally or overseas. However, the work must be carried out in Malaysia.
4. The author himself/herself should present the paper at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the College in March 2008 if the paper is selected for the finals.
5. The author must submit a signed declaration of his/her age, that his/her paper has not been published or presented elsewhere and the presenter has done most of the work.

Procedure

1. Four copies of the completed paper and an abstract must be submitted to the Congress Secretariat, 19 Jalan Folly Barat, 50480 Kuala Lumpur by 15 January 2008. Please follow the guidelines for the submission of the abstract.
2. The Scientific Committee shall assess the papers submitted and shortlist a maximum of four papers to be presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the College.
3. The shortlisted papers will be presented by the authors at a special session of the Annual Scientific Meeting of the College in March 2008.
4. A panel of three judges shall decide on the winner after all the shortlisted papers have been presented.
5. The judges’ decision is final and the award shall be presented during the Annual Dinner of the College.

Privileges

Authors whose papers are shortlisted for presentation shall be accorded the following privileges:

1. Complimentary registration
2. Hotel accommodation for the duration of the conference (for those outside Sabah)
3. Travel expenses (for those outside Sabah)

Social Programme

OP ENING CEREMONY

20 March 2008 (Thursday) 0830 - 1030 hrs
The Opening Ceremony of the Congress will take place at the Ballroom, The Magellan Sutera, Sutera Harbour Resort.

CONGRESS BANQUET

21 March 2008 (Friday) 1930 - 2230 hrs
The Congress Banquet will be held at the Ballroom, The Magellan Sutera, Sutera Harbour Resort. The function is complimentary for all fully registered delegates and accompanying persons.

TOURS

21 March 2008 (Friday) 1330 - 1800 hrs
(for Registered Overseas Delegates only)
Local delegates can join the optional tours at their own cost.

CLOSING CEREMONY

22 March 2008 (Saturday) 1730 - 1800 hrs
The Closing Ceremony of the Congress will be held at the Ballroom, The Magellan Sutera, Sutera Harbour Resort.

Tour Information

OFFICIAL TOUR AGENT

Sea Quest Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd (257764-K)
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard
Sutera Harbour Resort
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: (6088) 248006, 230943, 230992
Fax: (6088) 230945
Email: info@seaquesttours.net
Website: www.seaquesttours.net

Tours - 21 March 2008
For Registered Overseas Delegate only (Please select one only)

For information on optional pre and post-conference tours, please refer to:
Website: www.seaquesttours.net

Tours for Registered Overseas Delegates

Downloads:

• Registration Form (PDF, 35.7KB)
• Abstract Form (PDF, 31.6KB)
• Hotel Form (PDF, 51.5KB)