Publication Feature: International Consensus on Global Surgery Learning Objectives and Competencies
We’re very proud to highlight Dr. Roy Hilzenrat, MGSC alumnus. for his work on enhancing global surgery education! His study, which was recently published in the Annals of Surgery, aimed to achieve international consensus on core learning objectives for global surgery education. This Delphi consensus study defines 120 core learning objectives across 14 domains for […]
Publication Feature: VitalSurg: Outcomes From a Surgical Task-Shifting Training Program in a Humanitarian Context
Dr. Hannah Wild and members of the Global Surgery Lab, have recently published the results of a study to evaluate the second iteration of the Vital Surgery Training Program (VitalSurg) a task-shifting initiative designed to build local surgical capacity in surgical deserts by training generalist doctors to perform essential procedures. Implemented in partnership with Médecins […]
1st Annual Fraser Lectureship Surgical Rounds and Surgical Suites Grand Rounds July 22 & 23
Surgical Suites Grand Rounds at BC Children’s Hospital and 1st Annual Fraser Lectureship Surgical Rounds at VGH, July 22 & 23 You are invited to Surgical Suites Grand Rounds on Tuesday, July 22nd, from 7:00-8:00 AM, at the Chan Centre for Family Health Education, located at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. This Grand […]
Congratulations Dr. Faizal Haji
Kudos to MGSC/GCGSC Graduate Program Advisor Dr. Faizal Haji on receiving a Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for outstanding contributions in the areas of research, education and service! 👏 He is also the recipient of the 2025 Educational Community for Medical Education (ECME) Champion Award from the Canadian Association for […]
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 […]