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BGSC Instructor Appreciation: Winter 2023-24 (Term 1)

BGSC Instructor Appreciation: Winter 2023-24 (Term 1)

We would like to recognize and express our appreciation for the continued guidance and input of Dr. Doreen Nakku and Dr. Phyllis Kisa! They are instructors for SURG 512: Global Disability: A Surgical Care Mandate and SURG 510: Surgical Care in International Health (respectively). Read more about them and their experiences here!

Upcoming Rounds: Special Guest Presentation on Pediatric Surgery in Uganda for Joint BGSC-OPSEI Rounds, Dr. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko

Upcoming Rounds: Special Guest Presentation on Pediatric Surgery in Uganda for Joint BGSC-OPSEI Rounds, Dr. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko

Presenter: Dr. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko, General Surgeon, Soroti Regional Hospital, Uganda & Adjunct Professor, UBC You are invited to a Special Guest Presentation for OPSEI Rounds on Wednesday, October 18th from 7:00-8:00am, followed by breakfast in the Chan auditorium. This will be a hybrid format. This round is being co-sponsored by the UBC Branch […]

Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – September 30

Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – September 30

Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. To find a wide range of Orange Shirt Day programming and information, please explore the hub page curated by the Indian Residential School History and […]

Interview with Dr. Sam Bugis, New Medical Director of the Branch for Global Surgical Care

Interview with Dr. Sam Bugis, New Medical Director of the Branch for Global Surgical Care

Dr. Sam Bugis began his position as the new Medical Director of the Branch for Global Surgical Care on July 1, 2023.   We took this opportunity to ask him to share his perspective on global surgery, future directions for the Branch and its programs, and more!   Read on to learn more about Dr. […]

Fundraiser and Social Event for Reconstructing Women International (RWI) – September 12th, 6:15 pm, Paetzold Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital

Fundraiser and Social Event for Reconstructing Women International (RWI) – September 12th, 6:15 pm, Paetzold Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital

­­­Passionate about women’s health, EDI or global health initiatives? Are you interested in surgery and want to advocate for surgical patients? Our fundraising and social event on September 12th, 2023 at 6:15PM will feature free food/drinks, opportunities to socialize with fellow students, residents and staff and a keynote speech by one of our esteemed local […]