Center for Global Surgery

Committed to discovering ways surgical care can be made more accessible, equitable, and affordable across the planet

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Congratulations to Sasha Kahan, MD, working with Katie Russell, MD, on winning Region 8 and earning 2nd place worldwide at the ACS COT poster competition. “X-ray Utilization in Clearing Pediatric Cervical Spine!”
#ACS #TraumaResearch

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Congratulations to Leif Sorensen, Lilli Thomas, Dr. E. Sarnai, Dr. Jade Nunez & Dr. Ray Price on winning Best Poster (Best Practices) at the ACS Committee on Trauma ATLS Global Symposium. #ACS #GlobalSurgery

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Center for global surgery: https://t.co/cetgvJ18ye
Transplant buddy fund: https://t.co/PDdIOt5jY4
Division of Urology: https://t.co/Fes2N1OgaF
Burn Camp: https://t.co/0zmYrGan00
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: https://t.co/4Ag0U7uRv3

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#UGivingDay is HERE! This year, five funds across the Department of Surgery are raising support for patients, providers, and communities locally and worldwide. Please consider supporting these programs. Learn more about each fund below ⬇️:

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Congrats to Dr. Huang, Dr. Kwabena, and medical student Oliva Hanson on the acceptance of their abstract for a poster presentation at CUGH!

“Multilevel Determinants of Fecal Immunochemical Test Uptake for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Ghana (A-1447)” @UofUSurgery

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Dr. Ray Price representing Center for Global Surgery at the Global Frontiers in Oncology Symposium. Coming together to identify critical issues within global surgery, and create engaging collaborations to help define initiatives moving forward. @huntsmancancer @UofUSurgery

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Building on efforts in Cambodia, Ray Price, MD, FACS, and global partners are redefining surgical education through a two-way training model that strengthens skills, fosters collaboration, and transforms patient care worldwide. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/Cclny8X9Xn

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Congratulations to @drrayprice, MD, FACS, on being inducted into the 2025 class of the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators! A well-deserved honor recognizing his commitment to advancing surgical education and mentorship. 🎉 @AmCollSurgeons @UofUSurgery

#GlobalSurgery #ACS

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Congratulations to Edward Kofi Sutherland, DrPH, MD, MPH, on chairing the Oncology Forum at the 2025 China–West Africa Health Summit in Accra, Ghana, and being honored among Ghana’s Top 10 Medical Experts. #GlobalSurgery #UofUSurgery #Oncology

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What started as a simple friendship turned into a 20-year global health partnership between the U and Mongolia—training 400+ surgeons and transforming care. Now, new agreements are expanding that impact even further. Read the full story 🔗 https://t.co/tUM8vVACon @drrayprice

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Expanding global healthcare creates lasting impact. Surgeons trained by our Global Surgery team are now leading workshops in Cambodia with @ELSA_surgeons, using donated training boxes to mentor the next generation. #SurgicalLeadership #UofUGlobalImpact

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We’ve just received an anonymous $5,000 1:1 match! Now every donation will be doubled up to $5,000. ❤️

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Day 1 of 4 Days of Giving! @UofUGiving 🎉

Support @UUCGS at @uofuhealth and help enhance access to critical, life-saving surgical care in underserved regions. Learn more and give early HERE ❤️:
https://t.co/j8zGydWXjY

#UGivingDay #GlobalHealth #SurgicalCare #GlobalSurgery

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Join us on Wednesday, March 19 at noon (ZOOM) for updates on our collaborative projects in Hawassa, Ethiopia by our current fellow Tomas Tesfasilassie, MD.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

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Join us Wednesday, March 5 at noon (HYBRID) for a discussion lead by Sarah Menacho, MD, MBA. She will deliver a presentation on Global Health and Neurosurgery.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

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Catherine deVries MD, MS, shares her journey in urology and global health, including her work with IVUMed and sustainable surgical care programs. A must-listen for anyone in medicine! 🎧🌍 LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/wJhzAmIIhw #Urology #GlobalHealth

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Join us for the Multidisciplinary Global Health Research Grand Rounds on Dec. 4 at noon (Hybrid). Dr. Swomitra Kumar Mohanty will discuss stakeholder-driven research for affordable diagnostics in resource-limited settings. #GlobalHealth

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CENTER FOR GLOBAL SURGERY – WORKS IN PROGRESS
Join us on Wednesday, November 13, at noon (MST) (via Zoom) for updates on our collaborative projects in Hawassa, Ethiopia by our current fellow Tomas Tesfasilassie. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Join us Wed, Sept 18 at Noon (HYBRID - HELIX RM 1C115 or Zoom) for Jade Nunez’s talk: "Beyond the Numbers: Power & Pitfalls of Surgical Indicators."
Lunch for the first 25 attendees! Zoom pass:UofUGlobal
Sponsored by: Center for Global Surgery, 3i, and Office of Global Health.

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Dr. Savarise was a champion of global surgery and healthcare access. His legacy will live on through all those he taught worldwide.

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With great sadness we share the passing of Dr. Mark Savarise, a beloved member of our general surgery team. He made a profound impact in his community, leaving a lasting legacy, and he will be greatly missed.

In honor of him, please share your memories with us on social media.

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