SURG 542: Directed Study in Global Surgical Care

SURG 542: Directed Study in Global Surgical Care

Through the Directed Study course, students will carry out an exhaustive search of the world literature, on a global surgical care topic of their choice.

SURG 510: Surgical Care in International Health

SURG 510: Surgical Care in International Health

In this online course, students will examine the historical beginnings, the reasons for the emergence of surgical care in the public health agenda and the details of the global burden of surgical care need.

Stigma on Children with Hearing Loss

Stigma on Children with Hearing Loss

 What kind of stigma do children with hearing loss face? How does it impact them and their families? Hear from a parent who spoke up for her child.

Dr. Louis Okema’s Story | Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon in Gulu, Uganda

Dr. Louis Okema’s Story | Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon in Gulu, Uganda

What is global surgery all about? This is a story of Dr. Louis Okema’s experiences working as an Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon in Gulu, Uganda.

I Don’t Seem To Be Fine: A Story of Gluteal Fibrosis in Uganda

I Don’t Seem To Be Fine: A Story of Gluteal Fibrosis in Uganda

In January 2020 a team of medical professionals from Canada and the US traveled to Kumi, Uganda to provide surgery for 100 children with Gluteal Fibrosis and start a long-term research study on the condition. BISC SURG 512 Instructor and Advisory Committee Member, Dr. Norgrove Penny, was part of the team and has shared this […]