Student Spotlight: Brynn Aucoin
Dr. Brynn Aucoin grew up in Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB before completing her medical degree at Dalhousie University’s New Brunswick campus. She is currently a PGY-2 and is completing her surgical training through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Read on […]
Student Spotlight: Doug and Annie Ritter
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to feature the father-daughter duo, Doug and Annie Ritter, on our website. Both Doug and Annie have dedicated their lives to the medical field and share a passion for improving healthcare worldwide. Doug is a retired orthopedic surgeon who recently graduated with a Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical […]
MGSC Spotlight: Dieudonné A. Lemfuka
Dieudonné A. Lemfuka is originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and currently lives and works in Monrovia, Liberia. Read on to find out more about Dieudonné, his background and experiences, what lead him to the MGSC, and more! What has inspired you to become a surgeon? Please share some of your experiences serving […]
Congratulations to GCGSC Alumni Dr. Gigi Osler on being appointed to the Senate of Canada!
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler as an independent Senator for Manitoba. Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler is an internationally renowned surgeon who operates in Winnipeg, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, and a dedicated advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. She was the first woman […]
Student Spotlight: Serena Kassam
Serena Kassam is originally from Vancouver, BC. She completed her B.A/D.M.D at Tufts University in Boston, MA and Pediatric Dental Residency through Lutheran Medical Center at St Josephs Hospital, In Providence, RI. She then completed a research fellowship at New York University Langone Medical Center, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, in Craniofacial Pediatric Dentistry and […]