UBC SURG-510: Surgical Care in International Health

The University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada’s Branch for International Surgery, is offering  a groundbreaking accredited, graduate level online course—SURG 510-Surgical Care in International Health. This first-of-its-kind course is an essential foundation to understanding the global burden of unmet surgical need. Course instructors have a long association with UBC and the Branch for International Surgery and have been involved in surgical service, education and capacity building/releasing in low-resource settings of the globe. The next course is being offered in January 2010 and runs for 12 weeks. Whether you are contemplating working in the field of international surgery or incorporating international activity within your career this course will be beneficial. For additional information contact the Branch at international.surgery@ubc.ca or call 604 875 5372.