03-05-2025
ASA selects Kuwaiti doctor as first Arab surgeon to join ESA
GENEVA, May 3: The American Surgical Association (ASA) has announced the selection of Dr. Waddah Al-Refaie to participate in the 2025 scientific exchange program with the European Surgical Association (ESA). This recognition was highlighted during the 31st Annual ESA Meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 2 to 3, 2025.
Dr. Al-Refaie, Head of the Surgery Department at Creighton University and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), is the first Kuwaiti, Gulf, and Arab surgeon to receive this prestigious honor. He expressed his deep pride and honor in a statement to KUNA, emphasizing that this achievement is a testament to the continuous and generous support the medical sector has received from Kuwait's political leadership.
He further noted that his selection underscores the culmination of efforts by national professionals in international forums and reflects the esteemed position Kuwait holds in the global medical community. Dr. Al-Refaie also highlighted the importance of enhancing scientific cooperation and exchanging expertise with international medical institutions, thereby contributing to the development of Kuwait's health sector.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Al-Refaie thanked the American Surgical Association for this honor and expressed his aspiration to actively participate in the program's activities, which will further elevate Kuwait's standing on the global medical stage.
The American Surgical Association, founded in 1880, is the oldest and most prestigious surgical organization in the United States. It comprises a group of distinguished surgeons from prominent medical academic institutions across the country, aiming to promote excellence and leadership in science, education, and patient care, with a focus on diversity, integrity, and innovation.
