Global Surgery Symposium – May 3, 2024

Global Surgery Symposium – May 3, 2024

Teaching Surgical Skills for Medical Deserts       FRIDAY MAY 3RD, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PONDEROSA BALLROOM, 6445 UNIVERSITY BLVD, UBC, VANCOUVER, BC Are you passionate about surgical care and surgical education? This symposium is the perfect forum to discuss challenges and opportunities in surgical training for multidisciplinary healthcare providers working […]

BGSC Instructor Appreciation: Winter 2023-24 (Term 2)

BGSC Instructor Appreciation: Winter 2023-24 (Term 2)

We would like to recognize and express our appreciation for the significant contributions of Dr. Nadine Caron and Dr. Melanie Morris. They are co-instructors for SURG 518: Global Disability: Surgical Care in Canada’s Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities along with Dr. Jessica Chan and Dr. Ryan Falk. Read more about them and their experiences here!

Graduate Feature: Andrew Lawe

Graduate Feature: Andrew Lawe

                          Andrew Lawe is a general surgeon at a regional centre in the West Kootenay Region of the British Columbia interior. He learned a great deal during the GCGSC courses and hope to use what he has learned soon in low-resource settings. He […]

Graduate Feature: Suzanne Roberge

              Dr. Suzanne Roberge is an Obstetrician Gynecologist at CISSS Côte Nord Manicouagan in Baie-Comeau Québec. She is involved in global health programs with the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Network for International Surgery (CNIS). Suzanne has an interest in educational projects aimed at increasing […]

September 2024 Intake for GCGSC and MGSC – Applications are Now Open!

September 2024 Intake for GCGSC and MGSC – Applications are Now Open!

Our online programs are for interdisciplinary surgical care professionals focused on addressing challenges and contributing to solutions in low-resource settings. Apply here to start in Sept 2024! The application deadline is April 1, 2024. For more information on how to apply, please visit here.