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
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
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 […]
Welcome New BGSC Faculty Members!
BGSC is excited to welcome two new Faculty members who will be co-instructing our courses this fall! Dr. Esther Chin will join SURG 512: Global Disability– A Surgical Care Mandate and Dr. Godfrey Sama Philipo will be joining SURG 517: Clinical Research Methods for Surgical Procedures with Global Surgical Comparisons. Dr. Chin and Dr. Philipo […]
Congratulations to Dr. Peter O’Brien on being honoured with the prestigious Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award!
Dr. Peter O’Brien’s unwavering commitment and groundbreaking research have earned him the Canadian Orthopaedic Association‘s (COA) Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. O’Brien is currently an Associate Professor Emeritus with UBC Orthopaedics, and previously served as the Department’s Associate Head. His impact on the field is immeasurable, and we are inspired by his remarkable journey. Dr. O’Brien […]