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Applications Now Open! September 2026 Intake for GCGSC and MGSC – Deadline is April 1, 2026
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 2026! The application deadline is April 1, 2026. For more information on how to apply, please visit here.
Student Spotlight: Haley Shade
Dr. Haley Shade is a second-year General Surgery Resident and medical school graduate from the University of Calgary. She is in her first year as a student in the Master of Global Surgical Care program. Read on to find out more about Haley, her experiences, what led her to the MGSC, and more! What are some […]
BGSC & GSL Presentations at Chung Day 2025
The Chung Research Day is a highlight of the year for the UBC Department of Surgery. It is a celebration of innovation, inquiry, and collaboration in surgical science. This annual academic event showcases groundbreaking research across basic, clinical, and educational domains. Named in honour of the W.B. and M.H. Chung Lectureship, established through their generous […]
SURG 560 Final Report: Identifying Gaps in Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Traumatic Brain Injury in China: A Cross-Sectional Clinician Survey of ICP Monitoring
Huiyu Anne Li, a student of the MGSC program, recently published their SURG 560 final report to UBC CIRcle. This report summarizes the final practicum project “BIdentifying Gaps in Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Traumatic Brain Injury in China: A Cross-Sectional Clinician Survey of ICP Monitoring” conducted during the 2024/25 academic year. This study aimed to […]
Alumni Spotlight: Karina Olivo
We are proud to share an exciting career update from Karina Olivo, alumna of the Master of Global Surgical Care (MGSC) program at UBC. Karina recently transitioned from her role as Manager of Peri-operative Services at the Montreal Children’s Hospital to become the Senior Manager for Global Programs at Operation Smile, a leading international nonprofit […]