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The Operating Room Global (TORG) Newsletter

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Call for Submissions - The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ)

Some of the most valuable insights in healthcare never make it into journals.
Not because they aren’t important but because they are often seen as “routine,” “local,” or “not significant enough.”
A case handled differently.
A complication prevented.
A process improved.
A patient outcome that raised new questions.
This is where real progress begins.
At The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), we are interested in the thinking behind the work just as much as the outcomes. The decisions, the patterns, the lessons, these are what move practice forward.
If your work has ever made you pause and think, “others should see this,” you’re probably right.
There is space for it here.

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Upcoming Global Webinars

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Accredited Global Webinar - 29th March 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: Equipment Safety and Technology Related Risks in the Operating Room
Speaker I: Jessie Lopez
(CRCST,CHL, CER, CIS, CSPDT, CFER, CSIS, CASSPT, T-SC, GST and CQIA; SPD/CSPD/CSSD Quality Assurance Manager, USA)

Topic II: Cybersecurity and Digital Safety in the Operating Room Environment
Speaker II: DeJuan Kennedy
((MBA, MSIAC, CISM, CISSP, CCISO; Director of Information Security, Community Health Centers, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer, Kartereo Security, Inc.; Cyber Security Executive; Navy Veteran; Greater Orlando, USA))

Date: Sunday, 29th March, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Accredited Global Webinar - 12th April 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: Anesthesia Challenges in Obstetric Surgery
Speaker I: Dr. Jackson Kwizera Ndekezi
(MD, MMEd; Consultant Anesthesiologist; Fellow, Pain Management, King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR), Kigali, Rwanda)

Topic II: Inspiring Change and Fostering Innovation in Nursing Leadership
Speaker II: Lt Col (Dr.) Olufemi S. Olatunji
(Chief Nurse Executive, 514th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, United States Air Force (USAF); Legal Nurse Consultant, Public Health Practitioner, Combat USAF Veteran; Reserve Nurse Corps, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, USA; Medical/Surgical RN)

Date: Sunday, 12th April, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Accredited Global Webinar - 26th April 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: Emergency Management in Complex Gynecological Oncology Surgery
Speaker I: Dr. Nigat A. Addis
(MD; Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Gondar; Gynecologic Oncologist; Member, The operating Room Global Institutional Review Board (TORG-IRB); Editorial Board Member, The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ); Gondar, Ethiopia)

Topic II: The Silent Threat: Preventing Invasive Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Infections in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Speaker II: Dr. Maria Khan
(MBBS, FCPS (Medical Microbiology), M.Phil (Medical Microbiology), MHPE, CIC® (Infection Control), IFBA Certified Professional in Biorisk & Biosecurity; Head of Pathology Department and Head of Hospital Infection Control Committee; Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC-MTI); Member, The Operating Room Global Pakistan Chapter (TORG-PAK))

Date: Sunday, 26th April, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Accredited Global Webinar - 10th May 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: “Anesthesia Considerations in Orthopedic Surgery”
Speaker I: Dr. Dagmawi Tsegaye Bekele
(MD; Consultant Anesthesiologist; Pain Medicine Fellow, TORG Global Research Fellow; Manhal Specialty Hospital, Hargeisa, Somaliland. MSc. Candidate, International Public Health)

Topic II: “Psychological Preparedness Before Surgery: Reducing Anxiety and Improving Surgical Outcomes”
Speaker II: Zinat Atif
(Public Health Specialist; Mental Wellness Ambassador, Asian University for Women, Bangladesh; Leadership Trainee, Aspire Institution)

Date: Sunday, 10th May, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Accredited Global Webinar - 24th May 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: “Clinical Decision-Making in General Surgery: Balancing Risk, Timing, and Outcomes”
Speaker I: Dr. Mugeni Kirezi Inglide
(MBBS; General Surgery Resident, AHSU, Rwanda; TORG Global Research Fellow; Health Coordinator & Communication Manager, Action pour le Développement du Peuple (ADEPE); Certified Data Science Professional)

Topic II: “Recognising and Escalating Deterioration in Surgical Patients: A Junior Doctor’s Perspective”
Speaker II: Dr. Iman Khalid Abdelaziz Osman
(MBBS; TORG Global Research Fellow; President & Director of Research, InciSioN Sudan; Cardiothoracic Surgery Community Lead, Suhub; SURGhub Ambassador)

Date: Sunday, 24th May, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Accredited Global Webinar - 7th June 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: “Decision-Making in Neurosurgical Emergencies: Time-Critical Interventions and Outcomes”
Speaker I: Dr. Lorraine A. Sebopelo
(MBBS; Medical Doctor, Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana; Research Fellow & Former President, Association of Future African Neurosurgeons (AFAN); Former National Delegate and Africa Chapter Lead, International Association of Student Surgical Societies (IASSS).

Topic II: “Sterilization, Decontamination, and Patient Safety: The Critical Role of CSSD”

Speaker II: Muhammad Wajid Munir
(Bsc Hons. OTT; Diploma, Healthcare and Lean Hospital Management; MS/MPhil; Surgical Technologist, Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology, Wazirabad; Head of Department, Operation Theater Technology (OTT), Pakistan; TORG Global Research Fellow)

Date: Sunday, 7th June, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Rolling Applications | Global Call for Applications

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Start a TORGJ Submission

The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) - Progress in surgical science is shaped by the people who keep asking questions, documenting rare cases, challenging old assumptions, and pushing for better systems of care.

Rolling Applications.
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Call for Research Ethics Clearance Application

The Operating Room Global Institutional Review Board (TORG-IRB) is welcoming submissions for ethical review from researchers, clinicians, and collaborators across the globe. Rolling Applications.
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Call for Speakers - The Operating Room Global (TORG)

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We are inviting professionals from across the global healthcare community to share their expertise in our upcoming webinars, workshops, and educational events.

Experts from medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, nursing, allied health, research, and specialty disciplines are encouraged to apply.

All healthcare topics are welcome.

Learn more and submit your application

Call for Submissions - TORG Global CSSD Essay Competition 2026

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CSSD professionals and early-career sterile processing technologists worldwide are invited to participate in the TORG Global CSSD Essay Competition 2026.

This initiative by The Operating Room Global New Zealand Chapter (TORG-NZ) aims to promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practices that strengthen sterilisation safety and surgical patient care globally.

Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
Top essays will receive Certificates of Excellence and featured publications.

Project Coordinator:
Mr. Hafiz Abdul Mannan
Chairperson, TORG New Zealand Chapter (TORG-NZ)

Learn more and submit your essay

TORG + BUAMS Partnership

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We are pleased to share highlights from the BUAMS Clinical and Scientific Conference 2026, hosted by the Babcock University Association of Medical Students (BUAMS) at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ogun State, Nigeria where The Operating Room Global (TORG) was proud to serve as an academic partner.
Through this collaboration, we supported student research, academic engagement, and initiatives aimed at strengthening clinical skills and scholarly development among future healthcare professionals.
It is encouraging to see the level of participation, innovation, and commitment demonstrated by medical students and young clinicians.
Partnerships like this continue to reinforce the importance of building strong foundations for the next generation of clinician-scientists.
We remain committed to advancing global standards in education, research, and surgical systems through meaningful collaborations.

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TORG One-Year Global Research Fellowship
(Mentorship Track)

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Topic: Foundations of Data Analysis and Interpretation for Clinical and Perioperative Studies

Cohort-Wide Teaching
Workshop - Session 5

Speaker:
Asst. Prof. Nurhusen Riskey Arefayne
(Director, The Operating Room Global (TORG) Research; Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, University of Gondar, Ethiopia)
Date: Saturday, 5th April 2026
Time: 18:00 BST
Program Director:
Dr. Aishwarya M S
Director, Mentorships, Clinical Observerships & Fellowship
TORG.

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Upcoming TORG Symposium & 11th Anniversary | IBC Oxford World Congress 2026 - Expression of Interest

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We are pleased to invite expressions of interest to participate in The Operating Room Global (TORG) Symposium & 11th Anniversary, taking place during the 7th International Bariatric Club (IBC) - Oxford University World Congress 2026.

Congress Dates: September 15-17, 2026

Venue: Examination Schools, University of Oxford

We welcome contributions across:

Surgical Education
Surgery (all specialties)
Allied Health
Innovation, Simulation, Leadership & Systems
Research

Important Information:

• Conference registration, travel, and accommodation are personal expenses

• Selected presenters will deliver oral presentations only

• Expected travel dates: Arrival - September 14 | Departure - September 18

Visa invitation letters would be provided after registration, if required

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to global dialogue, and be part of TORG’s growing impact.

Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 10th April 2026

Click Here to Submit your Expression of Interest

TORG Creative Design Team

TORG-CDT

𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩: 𝙊𝙍𝙨 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚

Modern surgery saves millions of lives each year. However, the operating room is also one of the largest contributors to healthcare waste. Studies estimate that operating rooms generate up to 30% of total hospital waste, highlighting an important environmental challenge within surgical systems...

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TORG-CDT

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

Many health conditions cannot be effectively treated with medication alone and therefore require surgical care. These conditions, known as surgical diseases, affect different organs and body systems and contribute significantly to the global disease burden..

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For anyone wondering why plastic surgeons draw so much before and sometimes during surgery: it's because the most beautiful results don't just happen spontaneously, they're carefully designed. Those lines aren't just preparation; they form the design of the final result: the blueprint of the surgery. During the drawing process, I consider proportions, symmetry, natural contours, and what best suits a person's body. Each line directly contributes to the shape, balance, and final result. It remains special that people place their trust in my hands every day.

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