Who We Are

Our Mission & Vision

The University of Minnesota Global Surgery & Disparities (UMGSD) Program works to understand and improve surgical and anesthesia care in underserved populations through partnerships with local communities - both domestically and internationally. Together we can ensure safe and equitable surgical and anesthesia care.

Our Strategies

Capacity Building - Empower and strengthen healthcare systems in low-resource settings through the mutual exchange of knowledge and skill.

Clinical Care - Reduce the global burden of surgical disease in low resource settings by supporting patient care and facilitating access to medical resources.

Training in Global Health - Develop leaders in global surgery who advance health equity and are committed to sustainable, interprofessional partnerships.

Research - Foster multidisciplinary collaborations on academic research initiatives to address global surgery challenges, identify and implement solutions to improve health outcomes, and inform health policy through evidence-based advocacy.

Advocacy - Promote global health equity and social justice, including universal access to safe and affordable surgical and anesthesia care, at a small and large scale, to build awareness, engage stakeholders, and propel change.