GSSA Introduction Meeting
When: September 11, 2018
Where: TBD
Why: An introduction to the brand new UT Southwestern chapter of GSSA. Come and learn about what global health is, why global surgery is an important aspect, and what you can do as a student to get involved.
Notes: After the meeting, the powerpoint will be posted here as a reference.
Post Summer Trip Debrief Panel
Post Summer Trip Debrief Panel
When: October 2018
Where: TBD
Why: Learn about the experiences of your fellow students and opportunities for you to participate in global health in the future.
Notes: Contacts of those who spoke on the panel can be found here.
Surgical Skills in Low Resource Settings Workshop
When: November 2018
Where: TBD
Why: Come learn surgical skills and the differences in surgical care between low- and hihg-resource settings from surgeons who have worked abroad.
Screening of The Checklist Effect
When: March 2019
Where: TBD
Why: This 45-minute documentary explores the challenges of delivering safe surgery on a global scale by peeking into the operating rooms in eight countries.
Notes: For more information about Lifebox Foundation, go to www.lifebox.org and follow @SaferSurgery on Twitter.