Dr. Gail Rosseau is a dedicated advocate for global neurosurgery and a champion of InterSurgeon, an innovative online platform designed to facilitate collaboration among global surgery professionals. The platform, launched in 2018 by pediatric neurosurgeons William Harkness and Jim Johnston, aims to improve surgical care worldwide by connecting surgeons, trainees, researchers, and organizations working in the field. Initially focused on pediatric neurosurgery, InterSurgeon has since expanded to encompass all areas of global surgery, collaborating with organizations such as the G4 Alliance to advocate for safer surgery and better access to care globally.
As one of the champions of InterSurgeon, Dr. Rosseau plays a crucial role in supporting this platform and promoting its mission of fostering global surgical partnerships. She helps ensure that surgical teams can collaborate on providing clinical care, training, teaching, research, and infrastructure development across diverse global contexts. Dr. Rosseau’s focus on global neurosurgery is a testament to her long-standing commitment to improving surgical care and education in underserved areas.
Research & Advocacy Efforts
Dr. Rosseau has been a passionate advocate for global neurosurgery, focusing on surgical education, capacity building, and global health policy. She works to enhance collaboration between surgical teams and medical organizations to improve access to neurosurgical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Her advocacy efforts extend to raising awareness about the global surgery crisis, emphasizing the importance of equitable access to surgical care for underserved populations.
Through InterSurgeon, Dr. Rosseau contributes to the dissemination of critical information and best practices in global surgery. The platform collects and shares experiences, initiatives, and resources from its network, promoting collaborative research and highlighting successful models of surgical care in resource-constrained settings.
Funding
Since 2019, InterSurgeon has operated as a registered charity and is supported by numerous partnerships with nonprofit organizations and surgical institutions. The platform operates on the generosity of donors, supporters, and members, including over 1,100 clinicians and 80 organizations from more than 100 countries.
Through this charitable structure, Dr. Rosseau helps secure funding to support global surgery initiatives and surgical education programs. These programs, which are supported by the broader InterSurgeon community, aim to improve surgical capacity in resource-limited regions by providing training, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities to surgeons and healthcare teams worldwide.
Educational Background & Clinical Training
Dr. Rosseau completed her medical education and training in neurological surgery, holding a Clinical Professor position in the field. Throughout her career, she has worked as a neurosurgeon and has specialized in neurosurgical education, with a particular focus on improving neurosurgical care in global health contexts.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Rosseau is deeply invested in neurosurgical education and global surgery initiatives, working to train and mentor surgeons in resource-limited countries to build sustainable surgical systems. Her background allows her to bridge the gap between clinical care and global surgical education, empowering local medical professionals to improve the care available to their communities.
Industry Relationships and Collaborations
Dr. Rosseau has collaborated with numerous organizations committed to advancing global surgery, including:
- InterSurgeon: As a champion of InterSurgeon, Dr. Rosseau supports the platform’s mission of connecting surgeons, trainees, researchers, and organizations to facilitate surgical collaboration. The platform’s enhanced search functionality and offer/request algorithm help clinicians and organizations find partners and promote critical events in global surgery.
- G4 Alliance: A collaboration with the G4 Alliance, which advocates for increased access to safe surgery worldwide, especially in low-resource settings.
- Global Neurosurgery Community: Dr. Rosseau also works closely with various neurosurgical societies and academic institutions to promote the integration of global surgery education and neurosurgical care into curricula and global health programs.
Dr. Rosseau’s leadership in InterSurgeon and her network of collaborators extend beyond neurosurgery, advancing the cause of global surgery across multiple specialties.
Accolades & Recognitions in Global Health/Surgery
Dr. Rosseau has been widely recognized for her contributions to global neurosurgery and global surgery education. As a champion of InterSurgeon, she has helped elevate the platform’s impact, contributing to global surgical partnerships in over 100 countries. Her work has earned her numerous accolades for innovative approaches to global health and surgical collaboration.
Dr. Rosseau is celebrated for her leadership in global neurosurgery and her ability to bring together surgical professionals and organizations to address the most pressing challenges in global health. She is recognized for her advocacy and work to make safe surgery and neurosurgical care more accessible to underserved populations around the world.