Student Oncology Interest Group

Student-led Oncology Interest Group to encourage interest, develop research, and spear-head cancer prevention at @akuglobal

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

SOIG is excited to unveil its Core Team for 2025!!

With a shared passion for oncology and student leadership, our team is ready to build meaningful initiatives that promote awareness, education, & research in cancer care.
Here’s to a year of impact, innovation, & collaboration.

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

Our team’s experience is now in the Journal of Cancer Education! From sparking interest to building impact — here’s how students are shaping the future of cancer care.

Check it out: https://t.co/nmZh4xqKrI

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

SOIG’s 2nd Career Focus session was a success!
Dr. Taleaa Masroor, Dr. Abdullah Khalid, and Dr. Danish Ali shared practical and inspiring advice on the match process — from electives to interviews.
Thank you to our speakers and attendees! #SOIG #CareerFocus #MatchTips

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

SOIG is back with another session of our Career Focus Series — this time spotlighting the road to residency!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Abdullah Khalid, Dr. Taleaa Masroor, and Dr. Danish Ali — recent AKU graduates who have successfully matched into residency.

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Waheed and Dr. Lufti for their time and contributions, and to all attendees for making this event a tremendous success.

Stay tuned for more in SOIG’s Career Focus Series!

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

The Student Oncology Interest Group (SOIG) is delighted to announce the resounding success of our first Career Focus event held on July 27th.

Dr. Waheed and Dr. Lufti shared their remarkable journeys and insights as they pursue post-doctoral positions in their respective fields.

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

Their experiences were extremely informative and also deeply inspiring, providing attendees with valuable guidance on how to navigate their own pathways.

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

SOIG is excited to present its Career Focus Series!

Guests: Dr. Talha Waheed and Dr. Areeb Lufti, recent AKU graduates and former SOIG presidents

Date: 27th July
Time: 7-8 pm
Venue: Zoom

Sign up using the form below: https://t.co/fgaIQxeQP1

Note: Only for AKU students

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

On 28th March 2024, SOIG successfully conducted their first oncology ward visit for the year! We distributed gifts and handwritten cards to the patients to bring smiles to their faces this ramadan!

Note: All content has been shot and posted with consent

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

The Student Oncology Interest Group (SOIG) is thrilled to announce that our general body applications are now open!

Link to Apply: https://t.co/YvoV78x4en

Applications close on Sunday, 7th April.
Apply now!

Note: This form is for AKU Students only

[M. Talha Waheed @mtalhawaheed]

So happy to see @soig_aku growing and continuing and so many new faces in the leadership!

Goodluck everyone!

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

The Student Oncology Interest Group (SOIG) is thrilled to announce its core team for 2024!

Join us as we embark on a journey to make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.

[Mark Lewis, MD, FASCO @marklewismd]

It’s #ClinicalTrialsAwarenessDay

@DGlaucomflecken @LGlaucomflecken & I recently spoke about why studies are needed to improve cancer care and make oncology about far more than “just chemo”, which is obviously not enough for patients

~9:45-18:00 here 👇🏻

https://t.co/2axnFnOgcs

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

Sometimes the most important thing during stressful times is to simply be there for your patients.
TDP's volunteers regularly visit the daycare to spend time with patients receiving chemotherapy. They play board games and provide art supplies to help them pass their time. 💛🌼

[The Daffodils Project @TheDaffodilsPr1]

🌼 Spreading hope and healing through art! Our medical students visited patients at Ibn Zuhr's oncology daycare, offering them a therapeutic session of art. The patients made these beautiful drawings crafted with love and creativity! 🎨✨ #DaffodilsProject #ArtTherapy

[Areeb Lutfi @Areeb_Lutfi]

Deeply humbled to be recognized along with my amazing team @soig_aku for our flagship initiative @TheDaffodilsPr1 . It has been an honor to represent our cause and work for expanding cancer support groups in Pak. Sky is the limit!

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

📅 SOIG welcomed a passionate audience at the orientation today. We started off with brainstorming expectations, introducing SOIG as an innovative, progressive and visionary society of present. #medtwitter #oncology #MedStudentTwitter

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

And what started as an online platform has now expanded to also include an in-person community of cancer patients and survivors. 💪

Thank you Areeb, for your dedication to making a positive impact in the world! #TDP #SOIG #ImpactAndInnovation #CancerAwareness #CommunityBuilding

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

Congratulations to Areeb Lufti, (Class of 2022) and former Vice President of SOIG, for receiving the prestigious Impact and Innovation award at the Aga Khan University's convocation 2023! 🎉

[Student Oncology Interest Group @soig_aku]

During COVID-19, Areeb and his team created this online platform for cancer patients and caregivers to share their stories, building a community based on compassion and resilience. Through engaging video and written posts, TDP has provided vital support to those fighting it.