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| School | The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Medicine | | |
| Location | Vancouver, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | Medical School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 47,400
Full-time Graduate: 11,368 | | |
| Degree | Master | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Description | This online two-year, 30 credit specialized program is designed to prepare surgical care professionals from many disciplines to address surgical challenges and contribute to finding solutions in low resource settings globally. The program provides a strong foundation for present and future global surgical care professionals by developing knowledge and skills in the interpretation and use of published experience and research, balanced with applied learning in low resource settings. Students will spend four to eight weeks in an underserved location globally, producing practical “on-the-ground” skills. The location of the placement is determined by the student in consultation with a program advisor. A blended model of practicum based learning and on-line teaching methods facilitate the participation of candidates from across Canada and around the world. | | |
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