SIA at UW

About Us

The Surgery Interest Association (SIA) at the University of Washington is an RSO dedicated to expanding knowledge and opportunities for undergraduates interested in surgery. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community that connects students with like-minded peers and surgical professionals, inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. We strive to foster these connections and provide resources that empower students to pursue a career in surgery. We are open to pre-nurse, pre-PA, pre-medical and all other UW Seattle and UW Bothell students!

AUTUMN 2026 SCHEDULE:

10/14 - Fall Social | 7:00pm-8:00pm | AND 205
10/28 - Suture Clinic | 7:00pm-8:00pm | HUB 250
11/7 - Laparoscopy Simulation | 1:00pm-3:00pm | HUB 250
12/2 - Neurosurgery Panel | 7:00pm-8:00pm | HUB 334

How did SIA start?

The Surgery Interest Association was founded in 2023 by a group of undergraduate students at the University of Washington who saw a gap between established surgical professionals and undergrads. As surgery is a very competitive field without many readily available opportunities to learn about the specialty, they found a way to educate fellow undergrads through guest speakers, informational sessions, suture clinics, walkthroughs of surgical procedures, and more.

Purpose

To be a hands-on pre-surgery organization where students can learn through visual and tactile senses.
To educate highly motivated surgery-interested students about surgery and closely related careers.
To connect UW undergraduate students with surgical professionals and resources.
To get creative and introduce students to historical and current suture techniques.

FAQ

What kind of events do you host?

We commonly host hands-on suture skill workshops, speaker panels, laparoscopy simulation workshops, general lectures on surgical topics, CPR certifications, virtual AI surgery and more!

Do I have to be pre-med to join SIA?

No! We are here for pre-PAs, pre-nurses, pre-surgical tech and pre-meds!

What opportunities or connections outside of SIA activities?

At any event where we have a speaker, you will have the opportunity to network. This is a great time to get contact information for shadowing and mentorship opportunities!

Does the SIA have leadership opportunities?

We do! Stay tuned because more information will be coming out!

How can I become a member?

Membership applications open during the first week of each quarter. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated!

Do you offer shadowing opportunities?

Yes! Shadowing applications open quarterly and are only available to active SIA members. Follow us on Instagram for announcements and application details.

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