Global Surgery & Disparities Program
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The Global Surgery & Disparities Program relies on financial gifts to fund our mission of improving surgical care through partnerships in underserved populations. Your contribution will have a meaningful impact towards training physicians to lead transformative global surgery efforts.
Global Breast Cancer Seminar
The University of Minnesota Global Breast Cancer Program recently launched a Global Breast Cancer Seminar to provide multidisciplinary educational opportunities and advanced breast cancer knowledge for physicians treating breast cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Six monthly sessions will connect professionals and build a community of physicians to advance breast cancer care in LMICs.
Coalition Bright
The University of Minnesota recently signed on as a participating institution of the Coalition for Building Reciprocal Initiatives for Global Health Training (BRIGHT). This coalition was created to address federal, state, and institutional policy barriers that limit hands-on clinical experiences for visiting international short-term clinical learners (VISCLs) from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
2025 Global Surgery Visiting Professor
The Global Surgery & Disparities Program introduced Peter Daly, MD, as our 2025 Global Surgery Visiting Professor. Dr. Daly gave a lecture at Department of Surgery Grand Rounds regarding critical factors for success in global surgery, based on his experience as the co-founder of the nonprofit One World Surgery.
Recent Publication: International Journal of Breast Cancer
A team of UMN faculty, residents, alums and partners in Honduras were published in the International Journal of Breast Cancer. Their study found that a 1-day, in-person breast cancer educational course directed towards healthcare workers in Honduras resulted in improved breast cancer knowledge assessment scores.