UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care

06/04/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Branch for Global Surgical Care Medical Director, Dr. Samuel Philip Bugis, for his Lifetime Achievement Award from the General Surgeons of British Columbia! 👏

This prestigious honour reflects Dr. Bugis’s decades of dedicated service, leadership, and lasting contributions to the field of surgery, both here in British Columbia and internationally. Congratulations again Dr. Bugis! 🎉

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06/04/2026

06/04/2026

June is Pride Month. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses and connect with the community: https://bit.ly/3Hkn1vX

06/04/2026

UBC’s Jeff Boniface joined an international mpox response team in Sierra Leone.

The experience revealed the power of team-based care during global health emergencies and sparked new ideas to strengthen care back home.

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06/03/2026

Recap of our Global Surgery Symposium Day 2026!

The UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care was very proud to hold our first Global Surgical Care Symposium on Friday, May 29th, 2026 at the UBC Medical Student and Alumni Centre and virtually. We welcomed a diverse and interdisciplinary group; and would like to thank all speakers, participants, and volunteers who have contributed to this wonderful event.

We hope to see you at our next one!

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05/25/2026

Happy Global Surgery Day 2026! 🌍

This year’s theme, “Systems Do Save Lives,” is a reminder that improving access to surgical care is truly a team effort. This includes creating opportunities for training and building long-term support to strengthen healthcare systems and ensure that people can receive safe care when and where they need it.

According to the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, nearly 44% of the global population lives in countries with fewer than 20 specialist surgical providers per 100,000 people, with rural and underserved communities often facing the greatest barriers to care.

At the UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care, we are proud to support learners and health professionals working to improve surgical care in their communities and beyond. Over the past year, the Branch celebrated more than 15 graduates from our Master’s and Graduate Certificate programs in Global Surgical Care.

Through the UBC Global Surgery Lab, we also continue to support education and research initiatives grounded in equity and community partnership. Recently, the Lab celebrated Dr. Garang and Dr. Joseph as completers of the Vital Surgery Training Program, an 18-month task-sharing initiative developed in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières. The program equips non-surgeon physicians in resource-limited settings with essential surgical skills through online learning, mentorship, and hands-on training.

Every link in the system matters. Thank you to everyone who continues to support global surgery work!

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05/22/2026

It's happening next week! Don't miss out on our annual Global Surgery Symposium Day 🌎

Introducing our wonderful faculty members who will be sharing their insights and experiences with local and regional initiatives in global surgical care. Featuring a diverse lineup of specialties, including ophthalmology, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, neurosurgery, and anesthesiology.

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📍 In person (UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre) and virtual (via Zoom) options available
🗓️ Friday, May 29, 2026 (8:15 AM - 4:00 PM)

05/20/2026