Publication Feature: Lessons from developing, implementing and sustaining a participatory partnership for children’s surgical care in Tanzania
Godfrey S. Philipo (past MGSC student) recently published an article exploring the lessons from developing, implementing and sustaining a participatory partnership for children’s surgical care in Tanzania. To read the full text, please visit here.
Welcome New BISC Faculty Members
BISC is excited to welcome several new, accomplished surgical care professionals and researchers to our Faculty this year! We are excited about the depth of experience and knowledge you will bring to our learners. SURG 510 – Dr. Sam Bugis SURG 517 – Dr. Emily Schaeffer SURG 518 – Dr. Ryan Falk and Dr. Stuart […]
Update for August 2021: MSF-UBC Partnership: Essential Skills Surgical Training Program
In 2019, a partnership between Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Operational Center Paris (OCP) and UBC-BISC was agreed upon to create a surgical task-sharing curriculum, in order to help build capacity in MSF-surgical projects in South Sudan. View information on the initial partnership here. Report Summary: Three trainees initially enrolled into this first cohort […]
Time to operating room matters in modern management of pancreatic injuries: A national review on the management of adult pancreatic injury at Canadian level 1 trauma centers
Dr. Emilie Joos, associate director at BISC, along with colleagues recently undertook a study to evaluate the current diagnosis and management of pancreatic trauma in Canadian trauma centers. To read the full text, please visit here. Abstract Background: Pancreatic injuries are rare, difficult to diagnose, and complex to manage despite multiple published guidelines. This study […]
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 […]