Global Surgery Student Alliance (GSSA)
Global Surgery Student Alliance
The mission of the Global Surgery Student Alliance (GSSA) is "to educate, inspire, and unite students through engagement and mentorship in global surgery, including anesthesia & OB/Gyn," with a vision for creating sustainable and accessible surgical, obstetric, and anesthesia care worldwide.
The SSOM chapter of GSSA will:
1) educate students about careers in global surgery and health capacity building;
2) increase international connections for research and networking;
3) provide a community for students who are passionate about intertwining their interests in global public health and surgery.
Links
GSSA National Organization Website
Faculty Advisor
- Dr. Priya Bhakta, Priya.Bhakta@lumc.edu
Contact Us
2026-2027 Board
President - Manas Gajjela, mgajjela@luc.edu
Secretary - Samantha Mallahan, smallahan@luc.edu
Vice Presidents of Education - Marguerite Gilmore, mgilmore2@luc.edu & Camille Gaston, cgaston1@luc.edu
Vice Presidents of Research - Ryan Conant, rconant@luc.edu & Maureen Desmond, mdesmond1@luc.edu
Vice Presidents of Advocacy - Danielle Bafa, dbaffa@luc.edu & Hana Sung, hsung2@luc.edu