Global & Humanitarian Surgery Committee
Welcome
The purpose of the Humanitarian and Global Surgery Committee initially is to account for all global surgery activities from surgeons, surgical providers, and surgical trainees within the state of Virginia with the aim to build a database that can serve for networking and resources for collaboration.
Edgar B. Rodas, MD, FACS
Committee Chair
Resident Global Surgery Grant Application
The Virginia Chapter is offering a Resident Global Surgery Grant to support Virginia-based general surgery residents pursuing supervised, ethically sound global surgery experiences in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Up to three recipients will be selected to share $1,500 in available funding. Eligible expenses include airfare and ground transportation, room and board, required immunizations and travel health insurance, licensing or credentialing fees, visa or entry costs, and non-durable surgical or professional supplies.
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
- Award Notification: December 15, 2026
Applicants must be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency or fellowship program in Virginia, be a current VA ACS Resident Member, and have a faculty sponsor who is a FACS and VA ACS member in good standing.