2020 BISC Advisory Committee Meeting

2020 BISC Advisory Committee Meeting

On November 10, 2020, BISC led the biannual Advisory Committee Meeting, gathering 22 members of our Executive Team and Advisory Committee.

Student Spotlight: Ryan Falk

Student Spotlight: Ryan Falk

Ryan Falk is a current student in the Master in Global Surgical Care (MGSC) program at BISC. We had the pleasure to interview Ryan about his experiences in global surgical care and as a student in the Masters program as a family physician with enhanced surgical skills (FPESS), practicing in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

Welcoming three Ugandan colleagues: Drs. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko, Phyllis Kisa and Mary Nabukenya

Welcoming three Ugandan colleagues: Drs. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko, Phyllis Kisa and Mary Nabukenya

Dr. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko, Dr. Phyllis Kisa and Dr. Mary Nabukenya have been honoured with adjunct UBC faculty appointments in recognition of their tireless partnership, collaboration, and commitment to clinical and academic surgery. These three remarkable Ugandan women have not only continued to advance their training, they have made significant contributions to the learning […]

Global Surgery Elective – Available for UBC 4th Year MD Students

Global Surgery Elective – Available for UBC 4th Year MD Students

Are you a 4th year UBC medical student interested in learning more about global surgical care? In this 2-week global surgery elective course, you will have the opportunity to explore global surgery with the support of an experienced BGSC faculty member as a preceptor. Register today!

BISC participates in 2020 MedTech Cafés

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.