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Foundation for Global Surgical Care
of the ISS/SIC
Foundation for Global Surgical Care of the ISS/SIC

Advancing surgical education worldwide.

Supporting education, training and international exchange in surgery — creating opportunities for surgical professionals across borders.

Our mission Support our work
Our mission

Better surgical care begins with better education.

The Foundation for Global Surgical Care promotes education, training and professional development across the various fields of surgery. Internationally active and not-for-profit, the Foundation supports initiatives that strengthen surgical knowledge, encourage professional exchange and expand access to learning opportunities.
What we support

Focused on knowledge, opportunity and international exchange.

01

Education

Supporting surgical education and professional training across disciplines.

02

Training & Exchange

Helping surgical professionals share knowledge and experience internationally.

03

Grants & Opportunities

Creating access to educational programs, meetings and professional development.

04

Research & Knowledge

Promoting scientific exchange, research and the dissemination of surgical knowledge.

Our purpose

Education.
Exchange.
Opportunity.

Strengthening surgical knowledge by connecting people, experience and learning across borders.

Leadership
President
PD Dr. med. Peter Vogelbach
Department of Surgery · Spital Dornach · Switzerland

The Foundation is committed to strengthening surgical education, professional development and international exchange.