SunMed International Paediatric Symposium 2026
Paediatrics Without Borders: Integrating Subspecialties for Complex Paediatric Care
A two-day hybrid symposium uniting Malaysia's leading paediatric subspecialists with international experts for real case-based discussions, cross-subspecialty insights, and CPD & CNE accredited learning.
- Dates
- 8 August – 9 August 2026
- Venue
- SunMed Convention Centre, Sunway City
- Format
- Hybrid · In-person & Online
28 subspecialties · one roof
Care without borders — for the most complex paediatric cases
Why attend
Malaysia's most comprehensive private paediatric centre
With 28 paediatric subspecialties under one roof, Sunway Medical Centre brings together the breadth of expertise needed for the most complex paediatric cases — and this symposium opens that knowledge to the wider clinical community.
- Earn CPD & CNE points
- Hybrid format — attend in person or online
- Networking with local & international faculty
Real case-based discussions
Work through complex paediatric conditions with the subspecialists who manage them every day.
Cross-subspecialty collaboration
See how 28 paediatric subspecialties coordinate care under one roof — and how to apply that in your practice.
Expert-led sessions
Learn from a faculty of local and international paediatric leaders across two full days.
By the numbers
28
paediatric subspecialties
2
days of expert-led learning
Programme
Two days of paediatric expertise
Final programme to be confirmed. Times and sessions below are indicative.
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
- 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Advances in the Care of the Preterm Infant
Prof Dr Cheah Fook Choe, Senior Consultant Neonatologist, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · Moderator: Dr Cheong Shu Meng, Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, SunMed
Session
Symposium 1: Navigating Complex Cardiopulmonary Cases in Children
- 9:30 am – 9:50 am
When Families Say Not Yet: A Second Opinion on Tracheostomy
Prof Gan Chin Seng, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Intensivist, SunMed
- 9:50 am – 10:20 am
Heart vs Lung: Deciphering the True Cause
Dr Norzila binti Mohamed Zainudin, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Respiratory Physician, SunMed
- 10:20 am – 10:50 am
Common Congenital Heart Conditions Requiring Surgery
Dato' Dr Ahmad bin Sallehuddin, Consultant Paediatric and Cardiothoracic Surgeon, SunMed
- 10:50 am – 11:20 am
Beyond Surgery: The Evolving Role of Device Closure in Congenital Heart Disease
Dr Lim Wooi Kok, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Cardiologist, SunMed
- 11:20 am – 11:40 am
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr Ang Hak Lee, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Cardiologist, SunMed
- 11:40 am – 11:50 am
Remarks
Erica Lam, Chief Executive Officer, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City
- 11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Photo Group Session
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Symposium: Malaysian Allergy Prevention (MAP) 2nd Edition
Dr Mohd Azri bin Zainal Abidin, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Immunologist, SunMed
Session
Symposium 2: Vaccination and Beyond — Advances in Paediatric Immune Protection
- 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
BCG Vaccination (Yes or No), Early Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Preventive Therapy to Accelerate TB Elimination in Children
Dr Sangeetha Siniah, Consultant Paediatrician, Infectious Disease & Immunologist, SMC Velocity
- 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Vaccination in Immunocompromised Children
Dr Cham Wern Tarng, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Rheumatologist, SunMed
- 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Immune Profiling in the PICU: From Prevention to Precision
Dr Anis Siham binti Zainal Abidin, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Intensivist, SunMed
- 2:30 pm – 2:50 pm
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr Tan Teong Yong, Consultant Paediatrician, SunMed
- 2:50 pm – 3:10 pm
Tea Break
Session
Symposium 3: TB Meningitis — From Early Recognition to Critical Care in Children
- 3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
TB Meningitis in Children: The Race Against Time
Dr Ch'ng Tong Wei, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, SunMed
- 3:40 pm – 4:10 pm
The Neurological Legacy of Childhood TB Meningitis
Dr Tay Chee Geap, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Neurologist, SunMed
- 4:10 pm – 4:40 pm
Recognising Neurological Deterioration in TB Meningitis
Dr Olive Lee Pei Ee, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Intensivist, SunMed
- 4:40 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr Ng Ruey Terng, Consultant Paediatrician, Paediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, SMC Damansara
- 5:00 pm
End of Day 1
Sessions and speakers are subject to change. Full programme will be published in advance of the event.
Registration
Secure your seat for SunMed Paediatric Symposium 2026
Join us in person at the SunMed Convention Centre or attend online from anywhere.
- CPD & CNE points awarded
- Hybrid attendance — in-person or online
- Access to full programme and networking
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Symposium e-book
Take the learning home with the official symposium e-book
A curated companion covering session highlights, case discussions, and key references from our paediatric subspecialty faculty. Download link will be shared closer to the event.
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