AIIMS GorakhpurUP Chapter of ASI

UPASICON 2026

AIIMS Gorakhpur

51st Annual Conference of Association of UP Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India (UPASI – UP & UK)

26 Nov · Pre-conference27, 28, 29 Nov 2026 · Conference
AIIMS Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
AIIMS Gorakhpur campus entrance

Abstract submission dates are now extended till 7th November 2026

About

Three days of surgical science in Gorakhpur

UPASICON 2026 is the 51st Annual Conference of the UP Chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India (UPASI – UP & UK). Organised by AIIMS Gorakhpur with BRD Medical College and Gorakhpur City Chapter ASI, it opens with a pre-conference workshop on 26 November, followed by three days of scientific sessions from 27 to 29 November 2026 at AIIMS Gorakhpur — where heritage meets healthcare.

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Pre-conference workshop

Hands-on sessions on 26 November.

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Three days of science

Scientific sessions 27–29 November.

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Hosted at AIIMS Gorakhpur

With BRD Medical College and Gorakhpur City Chapter ASI.

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Gorakhpur

Where heritage meets healthcare.

Discover the city

Gorakhpur awaits you

A city of Nath heritage, serene lakes and warm hospitality — home to AIIMS Gorakhpur.

AIIMS Gorakhpur
AIIMS Gorakhpur
Conference venue
© Abhishek Pandey, CC BY-SA 4.0
Gorakhnath Temple
Gorakhnath Temple
Seat of the Nath tradition
© StarlordHarsh, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ramgarh Tal
Ramgarh Tal
Lakefront promenade
© Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0
Temple gardens
Temple gardens
Gorakhnath Mandir complex
© Rajeshwarr Singh, CC BY-SA 4.0

Important dates

Mark your calendar

  1. 30 Sept
    2026
    Early-bird registration closed
  2. 7 Nov
    2026
    Abstract submission (extended)
  3. 26 Nov
    2026
    Pre-conference workshop
  4. 27 Nov
    2026
    Conference

Registration

Categories & fees

Fees in INR, inclusive of all charges.

ASI Member

Regular rate (1 Oct – 26 Nov 2026)

₹7,000.00

Non-ASI Member

Regular rate (1 Oct – 26 Nov 2026)

₹8,000.00

Resident ASI Member

Regular rate (1 Oct – 26 Nov 2026)

₹4,000.00

Resident Non-ASI Member

Regular rate (1 Oct – 26 Nov 2026)

₹5,000.00
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Pre-conference

Workshops

Laparoscopy knotting, suturing and Endo GI stapling

Pre-conference hands-on workshop

₹2,000.00

Basics of Endoscopy

Pre-conference hands-on workshop

₹2,000.00

Artificial Intelligence for Surgeons

Pre-conference workshop

₹2,000.00

Cadaveric Workshop

Hands-on cadaveric dissection workshop

₹2,000.00

Nursing Officer Workshop

Workshop for nursing officers

₹2,000.00

Call for abstracts

Share your work

Abstracts in different subspecialties of Surgery will be accepted for presentation either as oral papers or as posters (e-poster). You may indicate your preference, but the final decision rests with the Scientific Committee of UPASICON. Case reports will be considered only as posters. Acceptance/rejection and category will be communicated to the presenting author's e-mail. The Scientific Committee's decision is final. Format • Submit online as an MS Word or PDF file, written in English: Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing 1.5. • Title in CAPITAL LETTERS, followed by author names, affiliation (department, institution, city) and the presenting author's e-mail. Presenting author's name in bold. • Original research headings: Introduction, Aims and objectives, Material and methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions, plus Keywords. • Case reports: Introduction, Case description, Discussion and Conclusions. • No tables, graphs, figures or references in the abstract. Acknowledgements may be added as footnotes. • Clearly mention the category of your abstract. Eligibility • Presenters must register for the conference before submitting. • PG students must upload a letter/certificate signed by the Head of Department with their submission. Scoring • Scientific merit of the abstract • Adequate sample size and proper statistical analysis • Adherence to instructions and originality of work Deadline: 7 November 2026 (extended). We encourage original research work. All abstracts are reviewed by a panel of experts.

Organising committee

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Dr. Gaurav Gupta
Organising Chairman — Additional Professor & Head, Dept. of General and Laparoscopy Surgery, AIIMS Gorakhpur
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Dr. Shiv Shanker Shahi
Organising Secretary — Director, Shahi Global Hospital, Taramandal, Gorakhpur

Partners

AIIMS GorakhpurBRD Medical CollegeSurgeons Club GorakhpurUP Chapter of ASI
Sunset over the ghats of Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur — where heritage meets healthcare

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