The Silent Mentor Programme Universiti Malaya (SMP UM) Short Course in Clinical An atomy for Medical Students (November 2025), in collaboration with the Malaysian Anatomical Association, was successfully completed on the 8 November 2025. Five trainers from the MAA, together with five trainers from the SMP, guided the one-day workshop and demonstrated key anatomical structures while highlighting their clinical relevance to participating medical students.

Every year on October 15, the global anatomy community commemorates World Anatomy Day (WAD) to honour Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564) — the pioneer often regarded as the founder of modern human anatomy. This celebration not only pays tribute to Vesalius’s enduring scientific legacy but also recognises the pivotal role of anatomy as the foundation of medical education worldwide.

In Malaysia, this year’s celebration brought together universities nationwide in a spirit of learning, creativity, and community engagement.

This year, we celebrate under the theme “Global Perspectives of Anatomy.” May this day remind us of the shared passion that unites anatomists worldwide in advancing knowledge, education, and discovery. 🌍
 

The AI for Writing Journal Article Workshop, held on 14th December 2024, successfully equipped participants, consisting of lecturers and postgraduate students with the knowledge and tools to enhance their scholarly writing through artificial intelligence. This interactive session provided valuable insights into how AI can enhance academic productivity and creativity.

📢 Exciting News: Registration & Submissions Now Open!

The 8th IASCBC/3rd MAAC committee are thrilled to announce that registration, abstract submissions, and symposium proposal submissions are now officially OPEN!

Join thought leaders, researchers, and professionals from around the globe to explore groundbreaking advancements and exchange ideas in the cell biology and anatomical sciences community.

💻 How to Participate?
Visit maac.com.my to:
✔ Register as an attendee.

October 19: The Malaysian Anatomy Association (MAA), in collaboration with the Medical Faculty, UiTM Sungai Buloh, hosted the inaugural MAA Convention and Exhibition (MAACE) to celebrate World Anatomy Day. The theme was “Family Fun Anatomy Day”, and it attracted a total of 300 participants. This event was held concurrently with the Intervarsity Innovation Competition, showcasing 17 exhibits featuring innovation from 10 universities.

The Malaysian Anatomical Association (MAA) is immensely proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our members who were shortlisted as finalists for the prestigious iNNO-ANAT Awards during the 21st Congress of the International Federation of Association of Anatomists (IFAA 2024) in Gwangju, Korea.