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12/09/2025

🌟 Student Spotlight: Ibrahim Sadiq 🌟

Meet Ibrahim, a third-year Anesthesia resident at the University of British Columbia and a medical graduate from the University of Alberta. Now in his first year of the Master of Global Surgical Care (MGSC) program, he’s passionate about advancing global surgery and improving access to safe and equitable care in under-resourced communities worldwide.

Recently, Ibrahim participated in a surgical mission in Guatemala with Health for Humanity, supporting surgeries for marginalized populations. The experience gave him firsthand insight into the ethical challenges of global surgery and strengthened his commitment to providing sustainable, high-quality care in low-resource settings.

Through the MGSC program, Ibrahim is building the skills to approach global health work thoughtfully and effectively, ensuring that his contributions have a lasting impact.

🌍 Learn more about Ibrahim’s story at https://globalsurgery.med.ubc.ca/student-spotlight-ibrahim-sadiq/

12/05/2025

🌍 Are you passionate about advancing your knowledge in global surgery?

Explore our Master’s and Graduate Certificate programs at the UBC Branch of Global Surgical Care! Applications are now open until the deadline April 1, 2026.

Why BGSC? 🌟 Flexibility: Study full-time or part-time. 🤝 Interdisciplinary: Engage with a diverse group of surgical care professionals. 🌐 Accessibility: 100% online, accessible from anywhere in the world.

👉 Learn more and apply at https://buff.ly/YnwWWoV

12/02/2025

🌍 This , let's make a lasting impact on global surgical care! Today, we have the chance to come together and support causes that matter. Whether it's education, healthcare, or community initiatives, let's unite in making a difference.

1️⃣ Educate Future Global Surgical Care Leaders: Help expand the world's only international online graduate surgical care program. Let's increase the number of skilled surgeons in disadvantaged regions together!

2️⃣ MGSC Bursary Award Fund: Contribute to a key program engaging students from low-income countries in the Master of Global Surgical Care. Your support enables them to address the growing need for surgical care worldwide.

⭐️ Learn more at https://buff.ly/ejWMAug

11/27/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our November 2025 BGSC Graduates: Mathilde Billau and Huiyu Anne Li!

🎓 We’re very excited to celebrate your graduation from the Master of Global Surgical Care program tomorrow. Your dedication to advancing global surgical care and improving access to safe surgery worldwide is truly inspiring.

👏 We extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes as you begin this next chapter. We look forward to staying connected and sharing your stories and future contributions to the Branch!

🔗 Learn more about our graduates and their journeys at https://buff.ly/gUKleAT

11/24/2025

🌍 Voices of Global Surgery 🌍

“Better is possible. It does not take genius. It takes diligence. It takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try.” — Dr. Atul Gawande

Dr. Gawande is a renowned surgeon, writer, and public health leader known for advancing patient safety and global surgical care. He has also served as Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID and co-founded major health systems organizations such as Ariadne Labs and Lifebox.

📚 Want to learn more about his life and vision? Explore "Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance" and more reading recommendations on our website: https://buff.ly/pTkXNsz

11/19/2025

🌟 Student Spotlight: Dr. Haley Shade 🌟

Meet Haley, a second-year General Surgery resident and medical graduate from the University of Calgary. Now in her first year of the Master of Global Surgical Care (MGSC) program, she’s passionate about addressing surgical inequities in low resource settings, particularly for First Nations people in Canada.

As the first person from her First Nations community to train as a surgeon, Haley draws strength from her roots as a Blackfoot person and her experiences providing care in her home community, the Blood Tribe First Nations. Her people and her community are her “why," motivating her to pursue global surgery to improve access to safe and equitable surgical care in low-resource settings.

Through the MGSC’s specialized stream in Canadian Low Resource Settings, Haley is building the skills to support and advocate for improved surgical care in low-resource settings and Northern Canadian Indigenous Communities.

🌍 Learn more about Haley’s journey and commitment to advancing Indigenous health and surgical equity at https://globalsurgery.med.ubc.ca/student-spotlight-haley-shade/

11/14/2025

This November let's learn to Thrive together by joining UBC’s community-led events and connecting.

Whether you’re looking to try an Indigenous dance class or relax with peers and colleagues a cozy outdoor concert with Thrive by the Fire, there are many ways to come together to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health and wellbeing together.

Check out the Thrive Events Calendar to learn more at buff.ly/mBaS5nv

11/12/2025

🌎 The Global Surgery Lab is excited to welcome five Guyanese surgical trainees to Vancouver! Join us for a Lunch & Learn session with the visiting residents on Monday, November 24th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Center.

👉 Make sure to RVSP by November 19th via the QR code or at the following link: https://buff.ly/O7R1ZUV

11/11/2025

As we observe Remembrance Day in Canada today, we pay tribute to the incredible sacrifices made by our veterans and fallen heroes. This week, hundreds of ceremonies and events are taking place across the country to honour their service and recognize their achievements. Take a moment to join a Remembrance Day ceremony or find an event near you, learn more at https://events.ubc.ca/ubc-remembers/

11/08/2025

🩻 Happy World Radiography Day!

Today, we celebrate radiographers around the world whose expertise in imaging plays a vital role in surgical care. In global surgery, access to timely and accurate imaging can make a big difference in ensuring safe and effective procedures, especially in low-resource settings.

Thank you to all the radiographers who help improve surgical outcomes and advance health equity worldwide!

11/04/2025

When war breaks out, surgical teams face some of the toughest conditions imaginable.

For over 170 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC has led the way in caring for the weapon-wounded — from the frontlines of conflict to rehabilitation and reintegration.

Now, through a new partnership with The Global Surgery Foundation, ICRC’s war surgery training will reach tens of thousands of healthcare workers worldwide through .

This collaboration ensures that critical, field-tested knowledge — from anaesthesia in war to nursing care and surgical management of weapon injuries — is accessible to those who need it most.

Now available on SURGhub:
🔺Fundamentals of War Surgery
🔺Anaesthesia in War
🔺Nursing Care in War

👉 Read more & register now (link in bio): https://www.surghub.org/blog/icrc-gsf-surgical-training-war-zones

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