Welcome New BGSC Faculty Members!
BGSC is excited to welcome two new Faculty members who will be co-instructing our courses this fall! Dr. Esther Chin will join SURG 512: Global Disability– A Surgical Care Mandate and Dr. Godfrey Sama Philipo will be joining SURG 517: Clinical Research Methods for Surgical Procedures with Global Surgical Comparisons. Dr. Chin and Dr. Philipo […]
Congratulations to Dr. Peter O’Brien on being honoured with the prestigious Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award!
Dr. Peter O’Brien’s unwavering commitment and groundbreaking research have earned him the Canadian Orthopaedic Association‘s (COA) Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. O’Brien is currently an Associate Professor Emeritus with UBC Orthopaedics, and previously served as the Department’s Associate Head. His impact on the field is immeasurable, and we are inspired by his remarkable journey. Dr. O’Brien […]
Publication Feature: SURG 542 Directed Study in Global Surgical Care – Student Reviews Published
In SURG 542, students carry out an exhaustive search of the world literature, on a global surgical care topic of their choice. Congratulations to several of our MGSC alumni who have had their manuscripts from their reviews published in preeminent journals. See below and click on the links to read. Richard Bresler Esther Chin Ryan […]
Congratulations Spring 2023 BGSC Graduates!
In May 2023, the third cohort of students will graduate from the Master of Global Surgical Care and several students will also graduate from our Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care.
Branch for Global Surgical Care Leadership Update
We are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2023, Dr. Sam Bugis will become the new Director of the Branch for Global Surgical Care. Dr. Bugis brings a wealth of experience in surgical education and advocacy as well as in global surgical care. Currently, Dr. Bugis is Vice President, Physician Affairs and Specialist Practice, […]