The Global Affairs Committee is comprised of SAGES members who are committed to the international SAGES mission: drive the adoption and sustainability of basic laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures through education, research, innovation, and training.
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SAGES gratefully acknowledges the following companies for their unrestricted support towards the SAGES Global Affairs Initiatives:
SAGES Research & Education Foundation
SAGES gratefully acknowledges the following companies for their in-kind donations
| Beverly Hills Hernia Center | HOP Surgical | International Hernia Collaboration (IHC) |
| JQ Consulting Inc. | L’Atelier Forte | Memphis Mission of Mercy |
| RedCaboose |
Mission Statement:
Promote adoption and sustainability in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery internationally through education, research, innovation, and training to improve patient care.
Target:
International region with educational infrastructure and surgeons who wish to learn and teach the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for safe laparoscopy by fostering the development of sustainable educational programs.
Scope:
Globalization has begun with large healthcare organizations and increasingly become a part of our professional organizations. SAGES’ is increasingly involved with global initiatives in education and training. This is highlighted by the success of the Global Affairs Committee (GAC) and its rapid expansion over the last ten years with great success in Mongolia, Peru, Mexico, and other parts of the world. Global projects can be initiated from a number of sources…individuals (US and other countries), professional societies, countries, ministries of health, hospitals/universities, and industry. In an effort to better appropriate limited resources (money, equipment, SAGES faculty, and staff) the GAC created an organizational structure to vet, assure funding, engage/participate, and follow up with sustainable relationships globally. It is the goal of SAGES to support enduring programs that promote the mission of SAGES and the GAC.
Contact
For more information and to apply for the GLAP Program or to get involved, please contact Jacqueline Narvaez, Director, Go Global & Research at [email protected]
*Please note each applying site must go through a review process.
SAGES Global Affairs Committee Chairs:
Executive Chair: Brent Matthews, MD
Chair: Linda Zhang, MD (USA)
Co-Chair: Maria Marcela Bailez, MD (Argentina)
Co-Chair: Rohan Joseph, MD (USA)
Co-Chair: Ana Carasquilla, MD (Costa Rica)