International Surgical Ambassadors (ISA's) in South East Asia and Australasia
The College has International Surgical Ambassadors and Tutors based in South East Asia and Australasia. Their role is to act as the representative of the College in their country or region. They can provide advice and guidance on:
- Career development
- Applying for and participating in RCSEd examinations and courses
- Local contacts in the surgical profession
- Access to RCSEd resources such as webinars or eLogbook
- Professional updates and skills development
- Local networking and events
For more information on the network or to connect with a local ambassador, please contact Ms Caroline Berry, International Engagement Manager international@rcsed.ac.uk.
To find your nearest International Surgical Ambassador located in South East Asia and Australasia, please find your country in the list below:
Malaysia
Dr Kugan Raman – International Surgical Ambassador (Sabah)
Dr Kugan Raman, graduated from International Medical University (IMU) in 2009 and received basic surgical training in Hospital Putrajaya, Malaysia. He continued his higher surgical training in Otorhinolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery at University Malaya and Sligo University Hospital, Ireland. He is a member of RCSEd, an ESSQ Tutor for MSc Surgical Science, and associate of Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) RCSEd. At present, he is working as an Otorhinolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sabah, Malaysia.
New Zealand
Mr David Bartle – ISA for New Zealand and South Pacific
David Bartle is an Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon based in Tauranga, New Zealand. David graduated from the University of Otago School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic training through the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association. David has completed a Master’s degree in Surgical Education through the University of Melbourne and holds fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the Faculty of Surgical Trainers. David is involved with education through the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association and with volunteer work and education in the Pacific Islands.
Dr Sarah Rennie – International Surgical Ambassador
Sarah is an academic general surgeon with a passion for medical education, gaining both her FRSCEd and FRACS. She studied Medicine in the UK and completed a basic surgical training rotation in Scotland, whilst researching academic misconduct amongst medical students. She developed and was the inaugural president for JASME (Junior Association for the Study of Medical Education). Sarah was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to complete a PhD in Surgical Education, looking at surgical decision making at Otago University. She then returned to Surgical “Training” in New Zealand. Sarah has maintained in interest in academic medical education and has been an education advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons (RACS) for some of its course, she has been a member of the RACS Academy of Surgical Educators for the last 10 years. Sarah has a portfolio career as a general surgeon and surgical endoscopist, is the Clinical Skills Director for the University of Otago and the Aotearoa New Zealand Surgical Advisor for RACS. Sarah is also a Mum to five fabulous children and Grandmother to two wee boys.
Singapore
Asst Prof Hamid Razak – International Surgical Ambassador
Dr Hamid Razak is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery, with a sub-focus on joint preservation. Dr Hamid completed a fellowship with the internationally renowned joint preservation surgeon, Prof Adrian Wilson at the London Knee Osteotomy Centre, United Kingdom. Dr Hamid is committed to pushing the frontiers in joint preserving surgery, especially in young patients with arthritis. Dr Hamid also takes a keen interest in clinical research too having already published over 70 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. He completed an overseas research attachment pursuing translational research in biological treatment of early primary osteoarthritis at Imperial College London. Dr Hamid hopes to translate what he finds in the laboratory seamlessly to surgical practice and innovation.
