Advancing surgical care globally
Global surgery is an emerging discipline that aims to build capacity in surgical care in the areas of the world where it is most needed. Global surgical care delivery projects, international partnerships focused on surgical care education and research, and global disasters either man made or natural requiring a surgical care response all highlight the opportunities and necessity for appropriately trained health professionals. The graduate-level programs at Branch for International Surgical Care (BISC) were designed to meet the learning needs of surgical care clinicians, residents in training and health professionals from many disciplines who wish to incorporate international surgical care into their careers.
Our Programs
Delivered fully online and accessible internationally, our programs are available to students all around the world.
Interdisciplinary in nature. Join a diverse classroom of surgeons and allied health professionals from different disciplines and regional settings.
Flexible with both full-time and part-time options. Our programs can be integrated at a comfortable pace by working professionals.
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Meet Our Community
Our Graduates
Dr. F. Gigi Osler
MD, FRCSC
(Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery)
Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care
Past President, Canadian Medical Association
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Manitoba
Dr. S. P. Bugis
MD, FACS, FRCSC
Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care
Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, UBC
Board Chair, Canadian Network for International Surgery (CNIS)
Vice President, Physician Affairs and Specialist Practice, Doctors of B.C
