Feature on Branch for Global Surgical Care Students and Alumni
We are very pleased to feature stories of graduate students in the Master and Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care (MGSC and GCGSC), as well as recent graduates and alumni! Their impactful stories highlight the depth and global reach of our programs. Our students reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the field of global surgical care […]
Branch for Global Surgical Care Global Surgery Symposium Day
We are pleased to announce the Branch for Global Surgical Care (BGSC) Symposium Day, taking place on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM PST. This event will bring together global surgery practitioners, learners, faculty and partners from across British Columbia, Canada and the world. Event Overview The BGSC Global Surgery Symposium Day will: This event […]
Dr. Faizal Haji – Research Voices from the Field
Research Voices from the Field is a new feature from the UBC Faculty of Medicine Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Office, that showcases cutting-edge research that breaks barriers and promotes inclusion in medicine. Each edition spotlights a research publication and includes insights directly from the authors—revealing their motivations, the significance of their findings, […]
Vital Surgery Training Program Completion: Congratulations Dr. Garang and Dr. Joseph!
Congratulations to Dr. Garang and Dr. Joseph on completing the 18-month Vital Surgery Training Program! We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and invite you to learn more about their journeys by reading their stories below. Dr. Garang Garang Nuoi Aguer Early Life and Displacement Dr. Garang’s journey began in Bahr el Ghazal, where he spent […]
Congratulations Fall 2025 Graduates!
Congratulations to Mathilde Billau and Huiyu Anne Li for graduating from the Master of Global Surgical Care in November 2025! BGSC is very excited to see where they will take their newfound skills and learnings and how they will apply them to a career in global surgical care in the future. They will be empowered […]