Global Surgery Scholar Program

Residents & Fellows

About the Program

The Global Surgery Scholars Program is a structured, longitudinal educational experience combining didactic academic instruction with supervised international clinical exposure. The GSSP is designed for surgical trainees seeking to integrate global surgery into their careers. The curriculum integrates clinical care delivery, global disease burden, outcomes metrics, capacity building, advocacy, career development, and leadership in resource-limited settings.

Program Details

  • 6-month didactic curriculum

  • Asynchronous guided learning designed to fit along with full-time clinical responsibilities

  • Monthly 1-hour virtual class with GSE faculty

  • 1-week supervised international surgical outreach trip with GSE team

  • Eligibility: Residents at stage PGY4 or beyond and fellows from accredited US training program

  • GSSP Certificate of Program Completion following course completion

  • Program Tuition: $5000 USD. Includes both didactic course and international trip (all travel included)

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GSSP FAQs

  • The GSSP is open to trainees of all surgical subspecialties. However, GSE-organized international trips are only available in urology, urogynecology, gynecology, general surgery, and ophthalmology.

  • GSE provides outreach trips to a variety of locations. These include Belize, Botswana, Honduras. Note that GSSP participants will be assigned a trip location depending on availability at the time of course acceptance.

  • The number of trip participants varies based on trip location. Teams may include numerous healthcare providers across nursing, surgical technicians, anesthesia

“The GSSP impacted me in so many profound ways. I was able to center on what drew me to medicine in the first place - helping people in the most need.”

“Participating in Global Surgery Expedition’s mission to Belize and completing the six-month didactic course fundamentally expanded my understanding of global surgical disparities and sustainable capacity building. I would highly recommend GSE to any learner looking to make a meaningful and informed impact in global surgery.”

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