Academic Global Surgery
Academic Global Surgery (AGS) involves the application of research, education and evidence-based advocacy towards clinical surgical care in regions of health inequities. The primary goal of AGS is infrastructure development with delivery of high quality surgical care to all, whether in high, middle or low income countries or in urban or rural locations.
Our Vision
A world where safe, effective, timely, and affordable surgical care is accessible to everyone.
Our Mission
Advance global surgery as an academic discipline to reduce surgical inequities worldwide.
Our Objective
We will engage and unify academic global surgery to:
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Cultivate and refine the development and sustainability of global surgery program via partnership and innovation with similar organization globally.
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Support global surgery program in developing equitable bidirectional collaboration.
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Develop the next generation of compassionate, capable academic global leaders in surgical education, clinical care, research policy and advocacy.
Meet our Leadership Team
Our leadership team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to advancing global surgical care. With a deep commitment to innovation, education, and equitable access to safe surgery, our leaders bring diverse expertise and a shared vision for improving health outcomes worldwide
Our Partners
AAGS has joined the World Health Organization's Acute Care Action Network (ACAN), which gives AAGS a formal seat in the WHO-convened work on emergency and essential care.