About the 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, anaesthetic and obstetric care globally, particularly in low and middle income countries (LMICs).
Our vision is for safe surgery to be accessible to all.
Our aim is to work with partners around the world to support and build capacity for safe, high quality surgical care for underserved populations worldwide.
Our OBJECTIVES
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To advocate for global equity in surgery, obstetrics and anaesthesia
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To work with and support partners in LMICs who are engaged in clinical, educational and research activities in surgery, obstetrics and anaesthesia.
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To be a resource of advice and opportunities for those who wish to be involved in improving surgical, obstetric and anaesthetic services globally.
UNIVERSITY AFFILIATION
OUGSG is affiliated to the four Oxford University departments in the Medical Sciences Division that have an interest in global surgery, namely:
- Nuffield Department of Surgery (NDS) > Global Surgery at NDS
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) > Global Surgery at NDORMS
- Nuffield Division of Anaesthetics (NDA): part of Nuffield Dept of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN)
- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health (NDWRH)
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