Insights & Updates
Stories, research highlights, and program updates from the Global Colorectal Initiative network.
Explore the latest news from our partners, teaching hospitals, and fellows as we work to expand access to high-quality colorectal care in low- and middle-income countries. From training milestones to implementation lessons, this is where we share what we’re learning along the way.
GCSEI Featured as a NPO Spotlight in the Fall25 Edition of the Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation of North America News
GPSF-News_Summer-Fall_2025v3We are deeply honored to have been featured as the non-profit organization spotlight of the latest 2025 news edition of the Ghana Physicians & Surgeons Foundation of North America (GPSF). Amongst background and context information, the…
A Heartfelt Thank You to the Incredible MPU Team
A huge shoutout to all the amazing RNs and techs in the MPU (Medical Procedure Unit) at the University of Michigan—you all are truly the heart and soul of the team. Whether it’s supporting Dr. Gifty Kwakye on scope days or just everyday tasks, these professionals work…
Tuning into Dr. Aja’s National Talk on Colorectal Cancer
On March 22nd, our second CRS fellow—Dr. Aja—spent her morning giving a talk on Colorectal Cancer on Ghanaian national television. We applaud her for her commitment to raising awareness of colorectal diseases, and look forward to many more such educational spotlights…
Smallest Acts, Lasting Change: Lorin’s Impact on Colorectal Surgery Education in Ghana
A sincere thank you to Lorin Binko for her steadfast dedication to the Global Colorectal Surgery Education Initiative. Through her tireless efforts in collecting vital medical supplies, she is helping ensure that healthcare professionals in Ghana have the resources…
Honoring Erin’s Presentation at the 20th Annual Academic Surgical Conference
This week, UM Medical Student and program fellow Erin Kim did an outstanding job presenting on the challenges of using a smart headset for surgical training in Ghana at the 20th Annual Academic Surgical Conference. We also want to share that Erin will be receiving an…
Celebrating Kwabena Agbedinu, our First Fellowship Graduate!
We are excited to announce and congratulate Dr. Kwabena Agbedinu at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on his graduation from our 1-year fellowship, now officially named Ghana’s first colorectal surgery specialist to be trained in-country. We are grateful to have formed a…
Kwabena Agbedinu on Promoting Awareness of Colorectal Cancer
An update from fellowship graduate, Kwabena Agbedinu: “Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide, and its incidence is increasing rapidly in LMICs including Ghana. Our research proposal to screen staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for…
Reflections from our Fellows
Growing up in Korea, I developed an early understanding of how culture profoundly influences healthcare practices and patient decisions. This sparked my interest in learning how different populations respond to disease and its treatments. I entered medical school…
Insights from our Ghanaian Surgical Partners
Last year, I had the opportunity to virtually participate in a few of the GCPS/US-CRS Monthly Educational Conferences while preparing for a membership examination for the West African College of Surgeons. This experience greatly influenced my exam preparation and had…