Global Surgery Lab – Spring 2023 Update
Since its creation in January 2021, the Global Surgery Lab has steadily grown and built relationships, collaborations and programs to improve access to quality surgical care undersexed areas. With more than 50 members, a part-time program manager and key partners in different disciplines, our Lab now has the capacity to build innovative and sustainable platforms […]
BGSC launches new Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027
The Branch for Global Surgical Care s very pleased to launch it’s Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027. The plan was developed based on discussions at brainstorming sessions with our Advisory Committee and stakeholder consultations to gain feedback from the global surgical care community. The feedback received focused on building capacity in surgical care through equitable, […]
Congratulations to BGSC Fall Graduates!
Congratulations to three students graduating from the Master of Global Surgical Care in November 2022! BGSC is very excited to see where they will take their newfound skills and learnings and how they will apply them to a career in global surgical care in the future. They will be empowered to contribute towards enhancing safe […]
Congratulations to GCGSC Alumni Dr. Gigi Osler on being appointed to the Senate of Canada!
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler as an independent Senator for Manitoba. Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler is an internationally renowned surgeon who operates in Winnipeg, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, and a dedicated advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. She was the first woman […]
Remembering Dr. Paul Dubord
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of long time member of the Branch, Dr. Paul Dubord, MD, FRCSC, OC. He passed away on September 5th after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Dubord was and a world leader in international eye banking and corneal transplantation. In 1994, Paul founded Eyesight […]