UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care

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đź’« We're hiring! đź’« Are you a UBC student interested in an exciting Work Learn opportunity to apply and build your communi...
07/30/2025

đź’« We're hiring! đź’«

Are you a UBC student interested in an exciting Work Learn opportunity to apply and build your communications and administration skills?

BGSC is recruiting a student position for the 2025 Summer academic term.

Apply at UBC CareersOnline by August 13th!

https://buff.ly/ZSBTPaO

(Position ID: 974169)

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History LessonIn 2015, the G4 Alliance was founded to advocate for neglected surgical, o...
07/25/2025

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History Lesson

In 2015, the G4 Alliance was founded to advocate for neglected surgical, obstetric, trauma, and anesthesia (SOTA) care worldwide. Representing over 70 organizations across 160+ countries, the Alliance champions access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care as a global health priority.

By uniting stakeholders from civil society, academia, and healthcare, the G4 Alliance amplifies the voices of underserved communities and drives policy change—laying the groundwork for a future where no one dies from lack of essential surgical care.

Dr. Hannah Wild and members of the Global Surgery Lab, have recently published the results of a study to evaluate the se...
07/22/2025

Dr. Hannah Wild and members of the Global Surgery Lab, have recently published the results of a study to evaluate the second iteration of the Vital Surgery Training Program (VitalSurg) a task-shifting initiative designed to build local surgical capacity in surgical deserts by training generalist doctors to perform essential procedures.

Implemented in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the program has undergone 2 pilot iterations in South Sudan. The study team sought to examine the feasibility, effectiveness, and adaptability of competency-based surgical training embedded within humanitarian clinical care.

Read: https://buff.ly/sK66Fh2

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History LessonIn May 2015, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA68.15 — the fi...
07/18/2025

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History Lesson

In May 2015, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA68.15 — the first global political commitment to recognize surgery and anesthesia as vital to Universal Health Coverage.

This landmark resolution elevated surgical care to a health systems priority, pushing countries—especially in low- and middle-income regions—to integrate surgical and anesthesia services into national plans. Backed by the WHO and global health leaders, WHA68.15 continues to shape policies and investments that bring life-saving surgical care closer to those who need it most.

You are invited to the 1st Annual Fraser Lectureship featuring Dr. Christopher Moir, a distinguished pediatric surgeon a...
07/15/2025

You are invited to the 1st Annual Fraser Lectureship featuring Dr. Christopher Moir, a distinguished pediatric surgeon and this year’s Fraser Visiting Professor. This event is hosted by the Department of Surgery and the Division of Pediatric Surgery at BC Children’s Hospital. Dr. Moir will also be giving Surgical Suites Grand Rounds at BC Children's Hospital.

Lecture Details:

"What Do Conjoined Twins, Athletes, and Sudden Death Have in Common?"
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 7am - 8am (followed by refreshments)
Chan Centre Auditorium, BC Children’s Hospital
(In-person only with opportunity to view recording after 11 am)

"Surgical Training for the Underserved"
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 8am - 9am (followed by refreshments)
Paetzold Amphitheatre, Vancouver General Hospital
For those who are unable to attend in-person, you may join virtually. More information at the link in bio.

All are welcome to attend the Tuesday and Wednesday lectures. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information: https://globalsurgery.med.ubc.ca/research/rounds/

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History LessonIn 2014, the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery was launched to spotlight...
07/07/2025

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History Lesson

In 2014, the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery was launched to spotlight a critical truth: surgery is not a luxury, it's a necessity. This groundbreaking initiative reframed surgical care as a fundamental part of universal health coverage, not just a specialty service for the few.

With input from over 110 experts across 40 countries, the Commission introduced six core indicators to measure surgical system performance and called for national investment in safe, timely, and affordable surgical care. It laid the foundation for the global surgery movement and offered governments a roadmap for closing the surgical access gap.

A turning point in global health, the Lancet Commission continues to shape policy and advocacy efforts to this day.

More info: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions-do/global-surgery

07/03/2025

Congratulations! 🎉 https://bit.ly/3ZPpzZo From excellence in education and research to community service, meet this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award recipients who are advancing the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone.

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History LessonIn 2008, the WHO launched the “Safe Surgery Saves Lives” campaign and intr...
06/27/2025

🔍 Surgical Equity Milestones: A History Lesson

In 2008, the WHO launched the “Safe Surgery Saves Lives” campaign and introduced the Surgical Safety Checklist — a simple yet powerful 19-item tool to make surgery safer for everyone, everywhere.

Developed with input from Dr. Atul Gawande (check out his 'Faces of Global Surgery' feature on our page to learn more), this checklist drastically reduced surgical complications and deaths, especially in resource-limited hospitals. It quickly became a global standard, offering a low-cost, high-impact solution to improve surgical outcomes and advance health equity.

Now used in over 100 countries, the checklist remains a cornerstone of safe and inclusive surgical systems.
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/patient-safety/9789241598590-eng-checklist.pdf

Congratulations to MGSC/GCGSC Graduate Program Advisor Dr. Faizal Haji on receiving a Faculty of Medicine Distinguished ...
06/24/2025

Congratulations to MGSC/GCGSC Graduate Program Advisor Dr. Faizal Haji on receiving a Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for outstanding contributions in the areas of research, education and service! đź‘Ź

https://bit.ly/4lk02Qj

06/20/2025

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. The summer solstice is significant to many Indigenous groups and communities across Canada which makes this a fitting opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and MĂ©tis across Canada.

Find events and resources at UBC: https://bit.ly/43CbGik

06/20/2025

Is safe, high-quality surgical care possible in a conflict zone?

A new study says yes.

🇦🇫 Over 15 years, GSF partner EMERGENCY provided more than 120,000 surgeries and 695,000 outpatient visits across Afghanistan.

As conflict shifted, so did the care:

From war trauma to road accidents, from emergency surgery to maternal health.

This isn’t just a story of Afghanistan but demonstrates that sustained, high-volume surgical and obstetric care is feasible in conflict-affected settings.

âś… Surgical care systems are the most adaptable and can best address the needs of the most under-served communities.

👉 Read the study: https://www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/surgical-care-in-conflict-settings-afghanistan-study

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada — a time to honour and learn from the deep-rooted histories, culture...
06/20/2025

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada — a time to honour and learn from the deep-rooted histories, cultures, contributions, and lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across the country.

Each year on June 21, we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of the rich cultural diversity, strength, and heritage of Indigenous communities. Across the country, you’ll find events and gatherings that spotlight Indigenous storytelling, languages, art, music, and traditions.

👉 Explore ways to participate or find an event near you: https://buff.ly/j152NyT

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