Oxford University Global Surgery Group

The Oxford University Global Surgery Group (OUGSG) is a group of clinicians and researchers working together to contribute to the provision of high quality surgical care globally, particularly in low and middle income countries (LMICs).

Who we are

Welcome to the Oxford University Global Surgery Group (OUGSG), a group of clinicians and researchers based in Oxford working together to contribute to the provision of high quality surgical care globally, particularly in low and middle income countries (LMICs).

Research

Read about our research focused on improving surgical care in low and middle income countries (LMICs).

Education

Our team supports training initiatives both in the UK and internationally.

Support us

Find out more about how you can support the Oxford University Global Surgery Group.

Statement on the Ukraine crisis

With our colleagues and communities, the Oxford University Global Surgery Group is distressed and concerned by the unfolding situation in Ukraine. We know that the impacts of these events will be considerable and long-lasting. We stand in solidarity with all our healthcare colleagues providing health care to the injured and displaced, while themselves under so much strain. To support those in need of food, shelter and healthcare, you can give to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Latest News

One of the speakers presenting at the event.

Collaborative event held with OUGSG and GASOC

In June 2023, a successful collaborative event between Oxford University Global Surgery Group (OUGSG) and GASOC (the Global Anaesthesia, Surgery and Obstetric Collaboration, a UK and Ireland-based trainee organisation with a wide international membership), was held at Osler House in Oxford.

Mihir Sheth named Young Engineer of the Year by Royal Academy of Engineering

Mihir Sheth from the Oxford University Global Surgery Group (OUGSG) has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering with a Young Engineer of the Year award.

Philomena Leahy receiving a certificate and prize from NDS Interim Head of Department, Professor Ian Mills.

MSc student wins first prize at NDS Student Symposium Day

Philomena Leahy, an MSc by Research student within the Oxford University Global Surgery Group (OUGSG), has won Best 1st Year Presentation during the recent Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) Student Symposium Day.

International forum speakers and participants at the 69th British Association of Paediatric Surgery Congress in Brugge, Belgium on 23rd June 2023

Work on paediatric preoperative anaemia in low- and middle-income countries presented at BAPS Congress

Oxford University Global Surgery Group's (OUGSG) work on the pertinent subject of paediatric anaemia in the context of surgery in low- and middle-income countries was recently presented at the 69th British Association of Paediatric Surgery (BAPS) Congress in Bruges, Belgium on 23 June 2023.

Women as a driver to address gaps in the global surgical workforce

Isabella Busa, a medical student at the University of Oxford, shares her recently published article written with Dr Shobhana Nagraj as part of the Global Surgery Special Study Theme.

Videos

View a collection of talks from our researchers.

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Podcasts

Global Scalpels: Hear from Kokila Lakhoo and Anita Makins.

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