Background: Student-led surgical societies may complement formal undergraduate medical education by providing early clinical exposure, practical skills training, peer-assisted learning, mentorship, and opportunities for career exploration. Evidence regarding their educational contribution in Malaysian medical schools remains limited. This study examined members’ perceptions of the educational and career-exploration value of a faculty-supported, student-led surgical society. Methods: A cross-sectional online questionnaire study used a census approach among eligible society members at a Malaysian medical school. Of 150 active members, 149 met the eligibility criteria and completed the survey. The researcher-developed questionnaire assessed motivations for joining, participation, perceived learning and confidence, mentorship exposure, career influence, experiences with peer trainers, and barriers to participation. Ten perception items used five-point Likert scales and demonstrated high preliminary internal consistency during pilot testing (Cronbach’s α = .902). Data were analysed descriptively, with exploratory continuity-corrected chi-square tests, Cramér’s V, odds ratios, and 95% confidence intervals. Results: Early clinical exposure was the most frequently reported motivation for joining (75.8%), while workshops were the most attended activity (85.1%). Most respondents reported perceived acquisition of a specific skill (82.6%), and 67.8% perceived a positive contribution to academic performance or clinical readiness. More than half (57.0%) reported that participation had influenced their career goals, and 75.8% reported opportunities to connect with mentors or surgical professionals. Between 78.5% and 81.9% agreed or strongly agreed that peer trainers were knowledgeable, clear, approachable, supportive, and constructive. Respondents with mentorship or networking exposure had higher odds of reporting perceived career influence than those with non-affirmative exposure responses (66.4% vs 27.8%; OR = 5.13, 95% CI 2.24–11.74; p < .001) and higher odds of confidence in performing practised skills (89.4% vs 58.3%; OR = 6.01, 95% CI 2.46–14.68; p < .001). Stage of training was not significantly associated with perceived career influence (p = .158). The main barriers were time constraints, timetable conflicts, and limited clinical-shadowing opportunities. Conclusion: Members perceived the student-led surgical society as a valuable complement to formal undergraduate education, particularly for early surgical exposure, practical engagement, peer-assisted learning, mentorship, confidence-building, and career exploration. However, the single-institution, cross-sectional, self-reported design, absence of a comparison group, and high prevalence of pre-existing surgical interest preclude causal inference. Multicentre prospective studies incorporating validated measures, objective performance assessment, comparison groups, and longitudinal follow-up are warranted.