AMRAS Young Gynae Endoscopists & Surgeons

Introduction

  • SAYGE represents young Gynae Endoscopists and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) surgeons aged 45 and below who are members of AMRAS.
  • In Pre-AMRAS era, SAYGE (Sarawak-AMRAS-APAGE YAG) is a collaboration between the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department of Sarawak General Hospital, Dr Sharifah Halimah Jaafar and the young APAGE group surgeons under the umbrella of APAGE-MIT(Asia Pacific Association of Gynaecologic Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Therapy).
  • Since it’s inception on 15/1/24, SAYGE has successfully organised the 1st international SAYGE Advanced Laparoscopy & Robotic Surgery Conference which took place from 9-11th June in Kuching, Sarawak.

SAYGE Executive Committee

Term 2025-2027


  • Dr Ng Ying Shan

    Chairman

  • Dr Angeline Wong Tze Yin

    Vice Chairman

  • Dr Low Kah Pin

    Vice Chairman
Committee

  • Dr Jeremy Joseph


  • Dr Marcus Chiang Kin Chun


  • Dr Sufian Hadi Bin Tationo


  • Dr Debbie Teh Sue Jian


  • Dr Lim Yee Cherng


  • Dr Teo Wan Sim


  • Dr Chuah Joo Ngor


  • Dr Ong Zhong Wei


  • Dr Tan Gi Ni


  • Dr Lee Chui Ling

  • The Executive Committee serves a 2-year term.
  • Members are elected based on a recommendation by at least one AMRAS Council member and a majority vote by the Council.
  • 1 AMRAS council member will be suggested by at least 1 AMRAS council member and seconded by majority vote by council to sit as advisor to SAYGE Committee. The advisory board for SAYGE will consist of at least 1 council of AMRAS and current term president of AMRAS.
  • SAYGE Executive Committee Advisor does not have a term restriction but can be changed at any time by at least 1 council member recommendation and seconded by majority.

A) Core Functions:

  • Training support for candidates undergoing ASC programmes, FMIGS
  • Assist and works under purview of AMIS, in execution of workshop (eg: TLH, vNOTES, hysteroscopy etc)
  • Serve as facilitators, organizing committee or trainers in development
  • Support logistics and hands-on training delivery for workshops/congress/Hands-On sessions

B) Academic Role

  • AMRAS Cup / Video abstract / Other abstract management for AMRAS Congress
  • Full responsibility for organizing AMRAS Cup competition at AMRAS Congress
  • Coordinate judging and scientific evaluation (involve field experts, senior peers, external reviewer such as APAGE YAG based on each AMRAS Congress requirement)

C) Communication and social media

  • Lead on AMRAS website content and media content
  • Promote education, achievements, opportunities

D) Engagement & Collaboration

  • Collaboration with regional and international young surgeon associations/societies
  • Networking and social activities

Benefits for SAYGE Executive Committee members

SAYGE TOT (Training of Trainers) programme

  • Senior AMRAS council members/expert faculty will focus on imparting skills and knowledge for facilitation and teaching skills of various workshops to committee member (not surgical credentialing)
  • SAYGE executive committee members & AMRAS-SAYGE Young Surgeon Development scholarship holder will be given priority for training

AMRAS-SAYGE Young Surgeon Development Scholarship

  • To support young Gynaecologic Endoscopists and MIS surgeons in attending relevant training courses, workshops, or conferences, while fostering active contribution to AMRAS and SAYGE activities.
  • Value – up to RM 2000/recipient per year, subject to AMRAS approval and available funds
  • Eligibility :
    • Be an AMRAS member aged 45 years and below
    • Demonstrate interest in Gynae MIS
    • Be willing to actively contribute to SAYGE and AMRAS programmes
  • Recipients are required to:
    • Assist in at least 2 AMRAS training activities/workshops  within 12 months
    • Participate in SAYGE initiatives (e.g., facilitation, academic sessions)
    • Submit a post-course report (brief summary of learning and application)
    • Contribute to knowledge sharing (e.g., short presentation, teaching session, or content)

Selection process for SAYGE Executive Committee Members

  1. AMRAS Advanced MIS Committee (AMIS) will offer letters of appointment to suitable candidates
  2. From time to time, there will be an opportunity for “open expression of interest” to AMRAS member 45 years and below to apply for committee post.