Publication Feature: Global surgery interest and engagement in Canadian thoracic surgery practice

Publication Feature: Global surgery interest and engagement in Canadian thoracic surgery practice

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Roy Hilzenrat, MGSC alumnus and UBC general surgery resident, for his work enhancing global thoracic surgery equity. His article in The American Association for Thoracic Surgery JTCVS Open explores the interest, engagement, and perceived importance of global surgical care among Canadian thoracic surgeons.. Learn more about this impactful work by […]

Congratulations Spring 2025 BGSC Graduates!

Congratulations Spring 2025 BGSC Graduates!

In May 2025, several students will graduate from our Master and Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care! We are thrilled to witness the impact they will make in advancing global surgical care and promoting access to healthcare worldwide. We will continue to follow up with them and feature their stories and involvement in Branch activities […]

Graduate Feature: Matthew Boroditsky

        Matthew Boroditsky is entering his fifth year of Plastics Residency at UBC and will be graduating in June 2026. He hopes to go to the US for a Hand/Microsurgery fellowship. Matthew also completed his MD at UBC. He completed surgical mission in November 2024 to Guatemala for cleft lip/palate. Matthew has a […]

Graduate Feature: Jessica Winter

              Jessica Winter is a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. While completing the GCGSC, she also completed a Hand and Wrist Fellowship at University of Kentucky and before that, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at University of Manitoba. She obtained her MD at University of […]

Graduate Feature: Simon Holland

Graduate Feature: Simon Holland

        Dr. Simon Holland is a Clinical Professor in Ophthalmology at the University of British Columbia and Chair of ORBIS Canada, a non-profit NGO working internationally in low- and middle-income countries in combatting blindness through education and surgical eye care training.  ORBIS is also involved in eye care in northern Canada in research, diabetic retinopathy and AI.  He is enthusiastic about how much he learned from the […]