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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. James N. Lau

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2025-2026 Board

President - Julia Spiegel

Secretary - Alexi Obillo

Vice Presidents of Education - Ani Mazmanian and Eisa Razzak 

Vice Presidents of Research - Jackson Fox and Sean Tarrant

Vice Presidents of Advocacy - Nitasha Sharma

MSU Rep - Andreas Runde

 

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. James N. Lau

Contact Us

2025-2026 Board

President - Julia Spiegel

Secretary - Alexi Obillo

Vice Presidents of Education - Ani Mazmanian and Eisa Razzak 

Vice Presidents of Research - Jackson Fox and Sean Tarrant

Vice Presidents of Advocacy - Nitasha Sharma

MSU Rep - Andreas Runde