2011 Bethune Round Table

The Canadian Network for International Surgery with the McGill University Health Center are proud to host the 11th annual Bethune Round Table on Global Surgery in Montreal, June 3-5 2011.

The Bethune Round Table is a unique international conference devoted entirely to surgical issues in the developing world, annually held in Canada.

Norman Bethune (1890-1939) was a pioneer in global surgery, developing innovative approaches to surgical care during both the Spanish Civil war and the Second Sino-Japanese war. During his professional life, Dr. Bethune exemplified true advocacy for the underserved populations both locally and abroad. Having spent a significant proportion of his career at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, the MUHC is honoured to host the Bethune Round Table and remember Norman Bethune’s legacy.

The Bethune Round Table was initiated as a forum to propagate Dr. Bethune’s vision as well as foster new ideas for the further development of global surgery. One of the highlights of this forum is the presence of a truly diverse global representation of speakers and attendees allowing for not only the sharing of research, education, and clinical experiences in low- and middle-income nations, but also for the creation of new long-lasting partnerships. The Round Table brings together practicing physicians and allied health workers involved in surgical care from Canada and across the world to discuss issues and present research on surgical care in low to middle income countries.

The 2011 meeting will focus on, but not be limited to, three central themes:

1) Augmenting global surgical capacity

2) Global surgical education and

3) Disaster preparedness and response.

Registration Fees:

Attending physician: $450
Resident physician: $150
Student: $50