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Committed to discovering ways surgical care can be made more accessible, equitable, and affordable across the planet

Salt Lake City, UT
Joined July 2012
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@UUCGS
Center for Global Surgery
12 days
Building on efforts in Cambodia, Ray Price, MD, FACS, and global partners are redefining surgical education through a two-way training model that strengthens skills, fosters collaboration, and transforms patient care worldwide. Read more đź”—
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Learn why combat casualty care should be considered a key component of humanitarian care.
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Center for Global Surgery
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Congratulations to @drrayprice, MD, FACS, on being inducted into the 2025 class of the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators! A well-deserved honor recognizing his commitment to advancing surgical education and mentorship. 🎉 @AmCollSurgeons @UofUSurgery #GlobalSurgery #ACS
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Center for Global Surgery
2 months
Congratulations to Edward Kofi Sutherland, DrPH, MD, MPH, on chairing the Oncology Forum at the 2025 China–West Africa Health Summit in Accra, Ghana, and being honored among Ghana’s Top 10 Medical Experts. #GlobalSurgery #UofUSurgery #Oncology
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Center for Global Surgery
5 months
What started as a simple friendship turned into a 20-year global health partnership between the U and Mongolia—training 400+ surgeons and transforming care. Now, new agreements are expanding that impact even further. Read the full story 🔗 https://t.co/tUM8vVACon @drrayprice
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global.utah.edu
The Story Behind the U's Longstanding Health Partnership with Mongolia Nearly 20 years ago, a seemingly small connection between friends sparked an enduring partnership between...
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Center for Global Surgery
6 months
Expanding global healthcare creates lasting impact. Surgeons trained by our Global Surgery team are now leading workshops in Cambodia with @ELSA_surgeons, using donated training boxes to mentor the next generation. #SurgicalLeadership #UofUGlobalImpact
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Center for Global Surgery
7 months
We’ve just received an anonymous $5,000 1:1 match! Now every donation will be doubled up to $5,000. ❤️
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UofUSurgery
7 months
Day 1 of 4 Days of Giving! @UofUGiving 🎉 Support @UUCGS at @uofuhealth and help enhance access to critical, life-saving surgical care in underserved regions. Learn more and give early HERE ❤️: https://t.co/j8zGydWXjY #UGivingDay #GlobalHealth #SurgicalCare #GlobalSurgery
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Center for Global Surgery
8 months
Join us on Wednesday, March 19 at noon (ZOOM) for updates on our collaborative projects in Hawassa, Ethiopia by our current fellow Tomas Tesfasilassie, MD. Please contact GlobalSurgery@hsc.utah.edu for more information.
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Center for Global Surgery
8 months
Join us Wednesday, March 5 at noon (HYBRID) for a discussion lead by Sarah Menacho, MD, MBA. She will deliver a presentation on Global Health and Neurosurgery. Please contact GlobalSurgery@hsc.utah.edu for more information.
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Center for Global Surgery
8 months
Catherine deVries MD, MS, shares her journey in urology and global health, including her work with IVUMed and sustainable surgical care programs. A must-listen for anyone in medicine! 🎧🌍 LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/wJhzAmIIhw #Urology #GlobalHealth
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backtable.com
Listen to the BackTable Urology Podcast on Expanding Her Scope with SWIU: Dr. Catherine deVries on Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Global Impact with Dr. Catherine deVries. Visit BackTable.com.
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Center for Global Surgery
11 months
Join us for the Multidisciplinary Global Health Research Grand Rounds on Dec. 4 at noon (Hybrid). Dr. Swomitra Kumar Mohanty will discuss stakeholder-driven research for affordable diagnostics in resource-limited settings. #GlobalHealth
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Center for Global Surgery
1 year
CENTER FOR GLOBAL SURGERY – WORKS IN PROGRESS Join us on Wednesday, November 13, at noon (MST) (via Zoom) for updates on our collaborative projects in Hawassa, Ethiopia by our current fellow Tomas Tesfasilassie. Contact GlobalSurgery@hsc.utah.edu for more information.
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Center for Global Surgery
1 year
Join us Wed, Sept 18 at Noon (HYBRID - HELIX RM 1C115 or Zoom) for Jade Nunez’s talk: "Beyond the Numbers: Power & Pitfalls of Surgical Indicators." Lunch for the first 25 attendees! Zoom pass:UofUGlobal Sponsored by: Center for Global Surgery, 3i, and Office of Global Health.
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Center for Global Surgery
1 year
Dr. Savarise was a champion of global surgery and healthcare access. His legacy will live on through all those he taught worldwide.
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UofUSurgery
1 year
With great sadness we share the passing of Dr. Mark Savarise, a beloved member of our general surgery team. He made a profound impact in his community, leaving a lasting legacy, and he will be greatly missed. In honor of him, please share your memories with us on social media.
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Center for Global Surgery
1 year
Master the development of innovative medical technologies from clinical needs to commercialization. Learn from a multidisciplinary perspective using the Stanford Biodesign system. https://t.co/vEtl3J9Uni
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University of Utah Urology
1 year
An interview with Dr. Catherine deVries from @jeremybmyers about her unconventional road to pediatric urology and global surgery. She is an inspiring role model in academic medicine!!! @UofUSurgery @UUCGS https://t.co/ww5JzrWjwV
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Center for Global Surgery
1 year
Enroll in MDCRC 6180 - Global Health Innovation: Systems and Processes! Fall - Hybrid | Tues/Thurs, 2- 5 p.m. (Sept), then online. Dive into global health systems, quality improvement, & innovation in low-resource settings. https://t.co/vEtl3J9Uni
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Center for Global Surgery
1 year
Enroll in MDCRC 6170: Global Health Innovation! Fall: Hybrid | Mon/Wed, 2-5 p.m. (Sept.), then online. Explore global health challenges & innovative solutions in low-resource settings.
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@UUCGS
Center for Global Surgery
1 year
Join us Wednesday, May 29, at noon to hear from @ajschaeffer_md about The Association for the Bladder Extrophy Community (A-BE-C) Uganda Bladder Extrophy Initiative: Mission, Implementation, Outcomes, and Barriers. To join, email Liz.Elvira@hsc.utah.edu
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Center for Global Surgery
1 year
Join us Monday from noon - 2 p.m. to hear from @AnnaDarelli about the laparoscopic surgery training program in Cambodia. To join, email Liz.Elvira@hsc.utah.edu
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@UUCGS
Center for Global Surgery
1 year
MSCI - Global Health Innovation and Technology scholarships are available for U of U trainees. Interested? Email: Sudha.Jayaraman@hsc.utah.edu
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