Global Surgery Scholar Program

Undergraduate & Medical Students

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 other professional responsibilities

  • Monthly 1-hour virtual class with GSE faculty

  • Alternate accelerated 6-week summer course option tailored to summer learners

  • Hands-on medical simulation lab experiences

  • GSSP Certificate of Program Completion following course completion

  • Program Tuition: $2500 USD

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GSSP FAQs

  • If you are interested in learning how to help reduce health disparities on a domestic and global scale then you are eligible!

  • Possibly. The GSSP is a stand alone didactic course for undergraduate and medical students. There are some additional opportunities for participation in international trips for GSSP graduates pending availablity.

  • No. Applicants from a wide range of learning backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

“The GSSP impacted me in so many profound ways. I experienced the dramatic impact that surgical conditions can have on people’s well-being.”

“The GSSP allowed me to center on what drew me to medicine in the first place - helping people in the most need.”

“I learned the complexities of global surgery and how I can fit global surgery meaningfully into my career.”

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