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
Meet the Global Surgery Workgroup >>
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
Wisconsin Surgery Faculty and Resident Integral in Formation of Ethiopia Education Workshop
On Sept. 29 and 30, Dr. Kristin Long, associate professor in the Division of Endocrine Surgery and Vice Chair of Global Surgery, and Dr. Clayton Marcinak, general surgery resident, helped develop and present at the …
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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
