Student Spotlight: Willow Thickson
Dr. Willow Thickson is a recent UBC medical graduate, who is Cree, Ashininaabe and Métis from the Michel First Nation in Alberta. She has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from UBC with a minor in science specifically focused on biochemical nutrition. Willow has held many positions such as the Vice President of […]
Publication Feature: Lessons from developing, implementing and sustaining a participatory partnership for children’s surgical care in Tanzania
Dr. Godfrey Sama Philipo, BISC Adunct Professor, along with Shobhana Nagraj, Zaitun M Bokhary,and Kokila Lakhoo, recently published an article that shares experiences on developing, implementing and sustaining a partnership in global children’s surgery in Tanzania. To read the full text, please visit here. Abstract: Global surgery is an essential component of Universal Health Coverage. […]
Publication Feature: Assessing trauma care systems in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and evidence synthesis mapping the Three Delays framework to injury health system assessments
Dr. Dan Poenaru, co-instructor of SURG 512, along with Dr. John Whitaker, Dr. Nollaig O’Donohoe, Dr. Max Denning, Dr. Elena Guadago, Dr. Andrew J M Leather, and Dr. Justine I Davies recently published an article that systematically reviewed existing literature on the assessment of LMIC trauma systems, applying the Three Delays framework and rapid assessment principles. […]
Publication Feature: Postoperative outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in Canada: a systematic review
Dr. Nadine Caron, co-instructor of SURG 518, recently published a systematic review of studies estimating the association between Indigenous identity and surgical rates or outcomes in Canada. To read the full text, please visit here.
Reading Recommendations
Looking for your next read? Here are a few recommendations from our students and faculty! Solving for Why: A Surgeon’s Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose, Mark Shrime From Mercy Ships surgeon Dr. Mark G. Shrime comes an inspiring memoir about finding the answer to life’s biggest question—“Why?”—and about following that answer through […]