Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta

Fostering global partnerships in healthcare based systems, improved surgical access, and academic initiatives.

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

..., face painting, and other fun activities will also be run during the event.

When: Saturday, June 10th 09:00 to 13:00
Where: University of Alberta's Foote Field

Click on the link below to learn more!
https://t.co/lyzXli7jAD

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

The Department is hosting a family-friendly Summer Fun and Fitness Day in support of the Moi Surgical Initiative, led by University of Alberta surgeons in partnership with the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. (1/n)

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Activities include an instructor-led yoga and boot camp class (with modifications for all levels), an obstacle relay race, a silent auction featuring many local businesses, and a delicious catered lunch from the Italian Centre. Games, crafts, a professional photo booth..., (2/n)

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

The Office of Global Surgery has collaborated the Sudan Medical Specialization Board and all affiliated health care units in surgery. The OGS and SMSB have incorporated in-person training and remote methods for communication and interaction for mentorship

https://t.co/UhMOSmbvpL

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Hello everyone!

The Office of Global Surgery (OGS), has updated their website and now includes its recent initiatives and collaborations. Check it out to find out more and to get involved!
https://t.co/vdnDcXLuVH

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Dr. Abdullah Saleh, Director of the @UAOGS, will be speaking tomorrow at 8:00am EST @queensu about "Developing a #Sustainable and #Ethical #GlobalSurgery Program". See details below and email for zoom link: [email protected]

@queensUHealth @KingstonHSC

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Dr. Abdullah Saleh, Director of the @UAOGS, will be speaking today at 4:30 EST @queensu about "Systems Thinking to Create Impact". See details below and email for zoom link: [email protected]

#GlobalSurgery #SystemsThinking
@queensUHealth @KingstonHSC

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

The #globalsurgery ENT team from @UAOGS and @UAlbertaSurgery recently met with their Kenyan partners at the @MTRHofficial to provide training and clinical assistance. This @ampathkenya partnership has been funded by @Royal_College. Read more here:

https://t.co/otOr8tJjIt

[Bethune Roundtable 2023 @2023Bethune]

#sustainability
Early deadline for abstract submission Jan 5th, 2023
Late-breaking abstracts Feb 28th, 2023
👉[email protected]👈
#BRT2023 @UofT @UofTNews @InciSioNUK @incisionSomland @Incision_Rwanda @BFIRSTraining @MUHC_GSC @cgstaglobalsurg @SickKidsNews @michigangssa

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Dr. Okello just completed his Global Pediatric General Surgery Fellowship. See full story (https://t.co/tBOIerBkjL) on how it will impact his work with children in Uganda.

Apply for this and the #GlobalSurgery and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship (https://t.co/TrrQ8ANdz1) by Aug 15

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Join us on June 28 at 7am MST for Pediatric General Surgery Fellow, Dr. Okello, presenting "Strengthening Pediatric Surgical Service Through Collaborations, My Experience at the UofA and Mulago Hospitals"
Zoom: https://t.co/LAfgN9MPnv
@UAlberta_FoMD @StolleryKids #GlobalSurgery

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Agreed- Surgery requires integrated funding fitting with primary care, etc & surgery/trauma/injury data is essential for this investment plan. Thank you @GeoffIbbotson @MrsMaswime @CheLenReddy, @IDRC_CRDI @GarrethWood
@UBC_Global_Surg @CNISurgery
⁩⁦#BRT2022 #GlobalSurgery

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Great discussion including the barriers and opportunities for the next generation of Indigenous entering health professional positions. Thanks for moderating @CNahanni and the panel's insightful thoughts
#BRT2022 #GlobalSurgery #DiversityandInclusion @UBC_Global_Surg @CNISurgery

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Great keynote at the Bethune Round Table by @MrsMaswime regarding Decolonizing Global Surgery- key concepts- take back the power- decolonization strategy must involve partners from those affected by said colonization
#BRT2022 #GlobalSurgery @UBC_Global_Surg @CNISurgery

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Registered for the ACS (Puerto Rico Chapter) meeting? Tomorrow Dr. Saleh will explore outside the box perspectives and system thinking in overcoming barriers and creating impact, especially for vulnerable communities.

@AmCollSurgeons #professionaldevelopment #leadership

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

The @UAOGS wishes you and your family a safe and happy holidays and to a healthy, peaceful and prosperous 2022!
#happyholidays #globalsurgery

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Innocent Okello, a Pediatric Surgeon visiting from Uganda to complete his Pediatric Global Surgery Fellowship. Thank you to @StolleryKids & @UAlberta_FoMD to fund and facilitate his fellowship #GlobalSurgery #Impact

https://t.co/TNS1pQltQn

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Important topics discussed in #IndigenousHealth in #GlobalSurgery. This includes investment in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion- a culture shift is needed. Let’s stop being uncomfortable with this! Understand and acknowledge bias and racism. #BRT2021

[SURGAfrica @SURGAfrica]

This #WorldHealthDay2021 is a call to eliminate health inequities, as part of a year-long global campaign to bring people together to build a fairer, healthier world.

From SURG-Africa we want to subscribe to this call with our work in #GlobalSurgery.

[Office of Global Surgery, University of Alberta @UAOGS]

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay from the #GlobalSurgery team @UAOGS!

Thank you to our future and current doctors for the work they do in following #surgicalethics to provide #patientcare, develop systems to increase healthcare capacity and provide #advocacy work in LMIC.