BISC participates in 2020 MedTech Cafés
BISC is partnering with Engineers in Scrubs (EiS) at the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering to participate in the MedTech Café Events again this Fall.
2019–2020 BISC Instructor Appreciation
This year, we wish to recognize and express our appreciation for the significant contributions of two BISC Instructors, Dr. Norgrove Penny and Dr. Dan Poenaru.
Stigma on Children with Hearing Loss
What kind of stigma do children with hearing loss face? How does it impact them and their families? Hear from a parent who spoke up for her child.
Dr. Louis Okema’s Story | Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon in Gulu, Uganda
What is global surgery all about? This is a story of Dr. Louis Okema’s experiences working as an Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon in Gulu, Uganda.
I Don’t Seem To Be Fine: A Story of Gluteal Fibrosis in Uganda
In January 2020 a team of medical professionals from Canada and the US traveled to Kumi, Uganda to provide surgery for 100 children with Gluteal Fibrosis and start a long-term research study on the condition. BISC SURG 512 Instructor and Advisory Committee Member, Dr. Norgrove Penny, was part of the team and has shared this […]