32nd International Congress of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia

10-13 July 2025  |  Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, Malaysia
10-13 July 2025
Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, Malaysia

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Assoc Prof Santanu Acharya
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,
University Hospital Crosshouse,
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor,
University of Glasgow,
Scotland
United Kingdom

Santanu is a consultant gynaecologist & obstetrician, Person Responsible, Ayrshire Fertility Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse, Scotland. He is a member of the National Fertility Group, the Scottish government’s policy-making body and current Chair for the Primary – Secondary care interface of Fertility Scotland National Network.

He is the Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, University of Glasgow and is an examiner and educational supervisor for medical students from University of Glasgow & Dundee and West of Scotland Deanery   
Santanu also holds various positions at the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London
  • Convenor Part 2 MRCOG courses
  • Standard-setting subcommittee, member
  • Disciplinary, Removal & Reinstatement Committee (DRRC),
  • MRCOG 3 Examination subcommittee panelist
He has been a Medical assessor in the Fitness to Practice panel and also a medicolegal expert in the General Medical Council (GMC) as well as a Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) examiner.

Santanu has always been passionate about global health and was bestowed with the Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary International for his contribution towards the improvement of women's and children’s health in the developing world. As the UK Clinical Lead, for global health, a flagship enterprise by the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists he has implemented Essential Gynaecology Skills (EGS) in Bangladesh and Nigeria. He is the Global Citizenship programme champion in the NHSAA, an initiative by the Scottish government. He is an ambassador for the Scottish charity PCOS Relief raising awareness about PCOS globally. Santanu has co-authored a number of papers in international peer-reviewed journals and has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences. He is the Research Champion for the Scottish NRS Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group from NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

https://www.gla.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/staff/index.html/staffcontact/person/4cdce9e78791
  • Day 0, 13 Jul 2025 (1445-1530) @ SPICE
    Beyond the Books: An Essential Guide to the Part 2 Exam
    Pre-Congress Workshop 7 - RCOG IRC (Malaysia)-OGSM Pre-congress Trainee Conference: Insights into Current Practice
  • Day 1, 11 Jul 2025 (1430-1455) @ Ballroom 1
    S2.1 Fertility and Endometriosis: Current Evidence
    S2 Fertility in Endometriosis Symposium
  • Day 2, 12 Jul 2025 (1450-1515) @ Ballroom 1
    S10.3 PCOS and Weight Management
    S10 Progress in O&G Symposium