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Oxford Global Surgery Short Course

Monday, 21 September 2026 to Friday, 25 September 2026

Working towards universal access to safe, affordable surgical, anaesthesia and obstetric care.

A small group of students engaged in a discussion around the table.

Save the date: Applications open in January 2026

A five-day intensive course exploring the critical challenges facing those working towards universal access to safe and affordable surgical, anaesthesia and obstetrics care.

This course looks at the provision of these services at a global level, and topics include:

  • Beyond the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery
  • Digital technology in global surgery
  • Equipping the surgical workforce
  • The journey to safe surgery
  • Research and training opportunities
  • Developing cooperative partnerships
  • Working in new contexts
  • Resource allocation
  • Ethics and advocacy

The course is suitable for those in all disciplines interested in global surgery, anaesthesia and obstetrics.

For more information view the poster and visit the course webpages.