OUR MISSION
Global Surgery at the University of Wisconsin strives for equitable access to excellent patient care across the global community through innovative partnerships that leverage the strengths of diverse teams.
OUR VISION
Health equity through innovative and mutually-beneficial research, service, and health education at sustainable multi-disciplinary global hubs.
Our People
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Global Voices
Learn about our experiences in the field >>
Connections Around the Globe
Our faculty, staff, and trainees regularly travel to support international clinical, research, and education collaborations.
Learn about our international partnerships >>
A Global Education
Today’s surgical students are global learners. We support and engage our residents, fellows, and rotating medical students in opportunities to serve and learn abroad. In our global health work, our students become innovative problem-solvers, increase their insight in resource utilization, develop their hand-on skills, and strengthen their leadership capabilities.
Our Global Education Opportunities >>
Research
We’re proud to work with scholars across the globe on a variety of research projects.
Our international research collaborations >>
Stories from the field
In My Own Words: Dr. Victor Weiss’ Trip to Rwanda
From May 19-23, 2025, I traveled to Kigali, Rwanda to provide clinical care to patients at King Faisal Hospital. Rwanda currently has one vascular surgeon serving the entire country and he just finished his training …
In My Own Words: Steph Prahl’s Trip to Ethiopia
Throughout my healthcare career, I have dedicated myself to the operating room. My surgical technologist training and career began in 2006-07, where I gained experience in various surgical settings, including a rural hospital, a physician-owned …
In My Own Words: Dr. Suzanne Inchauste’s Trip to Ethiopia
I finished my first month as faculty at the UW–Madison Department of Surgery by traveling to ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ALERT hospital partners with the Ministry of Health and University of …
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Contact us
Kristin Long, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Division of Endocrine Surgery
Vice Chair of Global Surgery
longk@surgery.wisc.edu
(608) 263-1387
Christine Inthachith, MS
Global Health Coordinator, Global Surgery
Christine.inthachith@wisc.edu
(608) 262-1551