Global Surgery Student Alliance
University of Houston
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and unite students through engagement and mentorship in global surgery, anesthesia & OB/GYN.
We believe that the pandemic has illuminated the importance of knowledge of global health, and we hope that the Global Student Surgery Alliance will further engage your interest in this field.
Some of our goals include spreading awareness about global surgery, stimulating discussion about increasing the accessibility of safe and affordable surgical care worldwide and building a community of students with similar goals.
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What is Global Surgery?
At the core, global surgery is:
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Aims to improve health and health equity for all who are affected by surgical conditions or have a need for surgical care
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Focused on underserved populations in countries of all income levels
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Assists populations in crisis, such as those experiencing conflict, displacement, and disaster
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Important to this effort is all aspects of surgery, including anesthesia, OB/Gyn, and nursing
First General Meeting Spring 2024
February 8th
6:00 PM
Student Center South- Museum District
Membership Forms/Dues
DUES: $15/semester or $25/year
Will begin accepting applications/dues at first general until second general meeting
We accept cash or Venmo (UHGSSA23)
Get Involved!
National Organization
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National student-run global surgery working group for the U.S.
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Affiliated with the International Student Surgical Network (InciSioN)
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Includes national working groups from over 30 other countries​
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Student groups at 27 schools across the U.S. and 15 additional schools who are in the process of creating their groups
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Network encompassing more than 3500 students
Click Below to Learn More!​
Member Volunteer Opportunities
Key Opportunities:
American Red Cross Corporate Donor Relations
Project Cure: In-Person Volunteering
Houston Food Bank: In-Person Volunteering
Memorial Hermann Long Term Volunteering
Committee Peer Review Article Publishing
MD Anderson/UT Health Summer Research
Fundraising for Global Surgery Incentives
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