Welcome New BGSC Faculty Members 2024/25!

BGSC is excited to welcome two new Faculty members who will be co-instructing our courses beginning in 2024/25!

Dr. Jason McVicar will be joining SURG 518 – Surgical Care in Canada’s Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities with Global Comparisons and Dr. Ruth Vilayil will join SURG 560 – Global Surgical Care Field Practicum.

Dr. McVicar and Dr. Vilayil both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in surgical care in rural and Indigenous communities in Canada as well as globally.

To learn more about our new faculty members, see their bios on our website.