12th Annual MUHC X CGSTA Global Surgery Conference

Name: 12th Annual MUHC X CGSTA Global Surgery Conference
Start: 2024-04-13T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-04-13T20:00:00+00:00

13th Apr 2024

9:00am - 4:00pm (EDT)

General surgery

Trauma surgery

Surgery

13th Apr 2024

9:00am - 4:00pm (EDT)

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Description

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Global Surgery Conference is a student-led conference that occurs annually to expose students to global surgery leaders and ongoing projects around the world.

The 12th edition of the conference will be held in a hybrid format (in person and virtual) and open to all trainees locally and internationally.

Those attending in person will get food and an opportunity to network with staff and residents involved in Global Surgery.

The theme this year is Innovation in Global Surgery.

Date: April 13th, 2024

Time: 9 AM to 4 PM EST

Location: Thomson House in Montreal, Canada (in person) & Zoom (virtual)

The conference will include talks and workshops around education, advocacy, innovation, ethics and research in global surgery. It will also include a session for poster presentations highlighting advances in global surgery research as well as a design competition.

Summary

Join the 12th Annual MUHC X CGSTA Global Surgery Conference on April 13, 2024. This student-led conference, open to all medical trainees worldwide, will feature global surgery leaders and provide insights into the latest projects in the field. This year's theme is "Innovation in Global Surgery". Attendees will engage with talks, workshops, and sessions around global surgical education, advocacy, innovation, ethics, and research. There will also be a poster presentation and a design competition, offering networking opportunities with staff and residents in Global Surgery. This hybrid event guarantees food and interactions for attendees on-site at Thomson House in Montreal, Canada, while also offering the convenience of virtual participation via Zoom.

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Learning objectives

1. By the end of the conference, attendees should be able to identify and discuss the latest advancements and trends in global surgery, underlining the role of innovation in improving surgical procedures worldwide. 2. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical considerations involved in global surgery, and learn various advocacy strategies to promote ethical medical practices in surgical procedures. 3. Attendees will be able to analyze the role of research in the advancement of global surgery, emphasizing current ongoing projects around the world related to surgical innovations. 4. Throughout the conference, participants should be able to exchange experiences and network with global surgery leaders, fostering collaborative opportunities and gaining insights into various approaches in different parts of the world. 5. Participants will be encouraged to evaluate the posters presented and discuss novel ideas related to global surgery, enhancing their critical thinking skills and identifying potential areas of research or improvement in surgical procedures.

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