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 […]
Publication Feature: Global surgery interest and engagement in Canadian thoracic surgery practice
We’re proud to highlight Dr. Roy Hilzenrat, MGSC alumnus and UBC general surgery resident, for his work enhancing global thoracic surgery equity. His article in The American Association for Thoracic Surgery JTCVS Open explores the interest, engagement, and perceived importance of global surgical care among Canadian thoracic surgeons.. Learn more about this impactful work by […]
Thank you, Dr. Norgrove Penny
Please join us in extending sincere thanks and gratitude for Dr. Norgrove Penny’s contributions to the Branch for Global Surgical Care over the years. He has been instrumental in helping guide our learners on their understanding of alleviating the global burden of surgical disability. Dr. Penny is a Canadian Orthopaedic surgeon, and a member […]