06/02/2026
Last week, the CGS, in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, Български Червен кръст (Bulgarian Red Cross) and the Медицински университет, град Пловдив (Официална Страница), delivered trauma and emergency response training in Bulgaria, bringing together healthcare professionals, first responders, and humanitarian personnel from Bulgaria and Ukraine.
The program began with a Training of Trainers (ToT) component designed to develop future instructors in Trauma and Disaster Team Response (TDTR) and Essential Trauma Skills (ETS). Combined with TDTR and ETS training for participants, the initiative reached more than 90 individuals. By investing in local trainers and strengthening teaching capacity, the program supports a sustainable model for expanding trauma and emergency response education across Bulgaria and Ukraine.
This initiative highlights the value of 🌟 global collaboration 🌟 in strengthening emergency preparedness and local leadership. By sharing knowledge, developing new trainers, and fostering regional partnerships, we are helping create a sustainable network of responders equipped to support their communities during emergencies and disasters.
Fondation Hôpital général de Montréal, Montreal General Hospital Foundation
UFR SANTE UGB
IASSS - International Association of Student Surgical Societies
Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)
L'Institut de recherche du CUSM - Research Institute of the MUHC
Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre
McGill Global Health Programs