Great article by @adam_r_pope! Cooper underwent heart and double lung transplant surgery, and he is now a UAB student! Keep being an inspiration Cooper! #GoBlazers UAB Pulmonary UAB Cardiovascular Disease UAB Surgery uab.edu/news/health/it…

I look forward to working with Maria Pisu to address how underserved populations in our region are disproportionately affected by affordability, availability, and other characteristics of quality cancer surgical care. uab.edu/news/research/…

Join us! GSSA proudly presents our new "Applying to Residency" series, featuring specialty panels with residents who will help you navigate your path to residency while pursuing your interest in #GlobalSurgery. Learn more at our website: globalsurgerystudents.org/applying-to-re…

Next in our Applying to Residency Series: Vascular Integrated Surgery! Are you excited to learn more about the #SurgMatch2021, and how you can make your app stand out as a candidate interested in #globalsurgery? Check out our upcoming panel! Register!: forms.gle/JcQjFJksy2rxLp…

Research resident Dr. Meixi Ma | 马梅西 is an American College of Surgeons Clinical Scholar-in-Residence and member of the ACS Anti-Racism Task Force. She will be reporting on the group’s progress as a panelist at the 2020 ACS Clinical Congress. Dr. @DrVickersUAB also sits on the task force.

GlobalSurgStudents @IncisionGlobal & RAS-ACS Global Surgery Workgroup in partnership w/ American College of Surgeons Operation Giving Back have organized an event for students and trainees interested in #globalsurgery October 24th 930EST/1330 GMT Info & registration here bit.ly/FutureOfTheOR

Dr. @janjansenuk's research, featured in UAB, found that the closure of rural hospitals across the country has increased the time it takes to reach a secondary care facility for many individuals living in rural areas. uab.edu/news/research/… #RuralHealthcare

BIG NEWS🤩🥳: Applications for the #GSSA National Team are NOW OPEN! If you have a passion for #globalsurgery, we invite you to apply for a leadership role working with us. Learn more and apply here, and we look forward to learning more about YOU! forms.gle/jHV3k2w6fyoHoC…

Together with Harvard Global Surgery and UNITAR we recently published the #NSOAP Manual. It guides the development of plans & policies for the provision of surgery, obstetric & anesthesia care at a national level. More information + free download: globalsurgeryfoundation.org/nsoap-manual #globalsurgery

During this season of thanksgiving, Chair of the Department of Surgery Dr. herb chen encourages everyone to take a moment to practice gratitude. Read his full wellness note here: go.uab.edu/9cvfc #Wellness #Gratitude #WhyUABSurgery

Several weeks ago, we hosted Senator Doug Jones during our UAB Surgery Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grand Rounds. He spoke about his prosecution of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombers and experience dismantling systemic racism. @UABSOM #DEI youtube.com/watch?v=ohyMWi…

Thank you Dr. Jacob Lepard for speaking to us on Monday - a great event to start off our year! It was such a valuable learning experience hearing about your work in Uganda and Vietnam GlobalSurgStudents #globalsurgery

Did you know? Division of Transplantation Assistant Professor Saulat Sajjad Sheikh, MBBS, is one of the first female transplant surgeons from her originating country, Pakistan. Learn more 👉 fal.cn/3cCG9

Sending a huge congratulations to all of the GSSA members who found out they matched today! We are so excited to watch you ✨finally✨ turn that passion for #globalsurgery into a career. We can't wait to hear where everybody matches on Friday!

To our GSSA members interested in pursuing a career in #neurosurgery with a passion for #globalsurgery - Tune in to this awesome event tomorrow! You won't want to miss it.