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Spotlight: David Stockton
We had the opportunity to speak with Dr. David Stockton, a BISC Project Travel Award recipient who has been involved with Engineers in Scrubs. Read on to learn more about his career in global surgical care and research projects in orthopaedic surgery. Tell us a bit about yourself and your […]
Faculty Spotlight: Jane Lea
Dr. Jane Lea is one of the co-instructors for SURG 518: Surgical Care in Canada’s Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities with Global Comparisons. Read on to learn more about Dr. Lea’s path to pursuing otolaryngology, involvement in BC First Nations communities and top advice for students interested in global surgery!
2019–2020 BISC Instructor Appreciation
This year, we wish to recognize and express our appreciation for the significant contributions of two BISC Instructors, Dr. Norgrove Penny and Dr. Dan Poenaru.
SURG 514: Surgical Care in Humanitarian Disaster Response
In this course, students will examine the current status of global activity by national and international responders to both natural and conflict-related humanitarian disasters with particular emphasis on the role of surgical care.
SURG 516: Program Planning and Evaluation in Surgical Care Low Resource Settings
In this course, students will explore key concepts, ethical approaches and practices, and practical skills development for planning and evaluation in surgical care.