GNIS – Global Network for International Surgery
The Global Network for International Surgery (GNIS) was inaugurated at the Bethune Round Table at the University of Calgary in May, 2010. The purpose of GNIS is to promote communication and coordination of work conducted by the various International Surgery Organizations.
GNIS met by teleconference in November, 2010 with participants from Canada, UK, Holland and Australia. An America and British member were added to the GNIS executive. Plans for a web site and support of WHO Global initiative in Essential and Emergency Surgical care were endorsed.
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS:
Dr. Tarek Razek
Canada, Chair
Dr. Stephen Bickler
United States
Dr. Jegan Krishnan
Australia
Dr. Robert Lane
United Kingdom
Dr. Maurice Mars
South Africa
Dr. Peter Reemst
Netherland
Dr. Ronald Lett
Executive Director