GLOBAL EDUCATION · LIVE & ON-DEMAND

Learn From Experts. Connect Across Borders.

Join The Operating Room Global (TORG) for accredited webinars, clinical case discussions and specialist educational sessions connecting healthcare professionals, educators and learners across the world.

Explore upcoming live sessions with interactive Q&A, register for future events, or revisit selected sessions through our growing on-demand webinar library.

TORG GLOBAL EDUCATION

Professional learning without borders.

01 Live Webinars

Expert-led virtual education with interactive discussion.

02 Clinical Cases

Multidisciplinary learning through practical case discussion.

03 Surgical Video Discussions

Technique-focused learning from experienced surgical faculty.

04 On-Demand Learning

Revisit selected educational sessions after the live event.

International Faculty Perspectives from across disciplines and regions
Interactive Q&A Engage directly with speakers during live sessions
Accredited Learning CPD / CME recognition where stated for each activity
Multidisciplinary Education for the wider surgical and perioperative community
WHAT TO EXPECT

Practical education for a global healthcare community.

Our webinar programme brings together clinical expertise, research, innovation and professional experience to support continuous learning across surgical and perioperative care.

01 Expert Perspectives

Learn from experienced clinicians, academics, researchers and healthcare leaders.

02 Clinically Relevant Topics

Sessions address contemporary issues across surgery, anaesthesia, perioperative care and related disciplines.

03 Global Knowledge Exchange

Hear perspectives from professionals working across different health systems and resource settings.

04 Accessible Learning

Join virtually from anywhere and access selected sessions again through our replay library.

TRAINING CERTIFICATES

How to receive your TORG training certificate.

Where a webinar is designated as accredited, participants must complete the required membership and evaluation steps to receive the corresponding certificate.

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Maintain Active TORG Membership

A valid TORG Membership ID is required for accredited training certification.

Register for TORG Membership ↗
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Complete the Webinar Evaluation

The evaluation and certification form is made available after the session and remains open for 24 hours.

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Provide Your Membership ID

Enter your valid membership details when completing the evaluation form.

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Certificate Processing

Certificates are normally issued within 5–7 working days after successful completion of the required form.

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IMPORTANT

Accreditation and certification requirements apply to each individual webinar.

Evaluation links are specific to each session and are required where certification is offered. Participants should also check their inbox and spam folder when awaiting certificate delivery.

UPCOMING & FEATURED SESSIONS

Explore the latest TORG educational events.

Register for upcoming live sessions or access replay links where available.

TORG GLOBAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP · 2025/2026 COHORT

Virtual Global Research Congress 2026

Join The Operating Room Global (TORG) for four Sundays of research presentations from fellows completing the One-Year Research Fellowship (Mentorship Track).

The congress showcases fellow-led research across anaesthesia, surgery, perioperative nursing, quality improvement, evidence synthesis, innovation and population health.

FOUR SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS · OCTOBER 2026

Research developed through mentorship. Presented to a global audience.

Fellows will present the outcomes of their research projects before an international audience, with each scientific session chaired by an experienced academic or healthcare leader.

04 Scientific Sessions
20 Research Presentations
04 Sundays in October
GLOBAL Virtual Audience
SESSION FORMAT

5 Research Presentations · 10 Minutes Each · 5-Minute Q&A After Each Presentation

OPEN TO THE TORG GLOBAL COMMUNITY & INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE

TORG Virtual Global Research Congress 2026 Scientific Session Chairs
VIRTUAL GLOBAL RESEARCH CONGRESS 2026 Meet Our Scientific Session Chairs
TORG Virtual Global Research Congress 2026 Day 1
SESSION 1 OF 4 REGISTRATION OPEN
SUNDAY · 4 OCTOBER 2026 · 16:00 BST

Anaesthesia, Pain, Recovery & Patient Experience

SCIENTIFIC SESSION CHAIR Mr. Hailemariam Tesema Getachew

The opening session brings together fellowship research addressing anaesthesia, postoperative pain, recovery, perioperative experience and related patient-centred outcomes.

PRESENTATIONS 5 Research Presentations
FORMAT 10 Minutes + 5-Minute Q&A
DELIVERY Virtual · Zoom
AUDIENCE Global / International
Register for Day 1
TORG Virtual Global Research Congress 2026 Day 2
SESSION 2 OF 4 REGISTRATION OPEN
SUNDAY · 11 OCTOBER 2026 · 16:00 BST

Surgical Outcomes, Safety & Clinical Practice

SCIENTIFIC SESSION CHAIR Prof. Omokhoa Adeleye

Day 2 focuses on research examining surgical outcomes, patient safety, clinical practice, access to care and evidence relevant to improving surgical systems.

PRESENTATIONS 5 Research Presentations
FORMAT 10 Minutes + 5-Minute Q&A
DELIVERY Virtual · Zoom
AUDIENCE Global / International
Register for Day 2
TORG Virtual Global Research Congress 2026 Day 3
SESSION 3 OF 4 REGISTRATION OPEN
SUNDAY · 18 OCTOBER 2026 · 16:00 BST

Perioperative Nursing, Quality Improvement & Surgical Systems

SCIENTIFIC SESSION CHAIR Dr. Nikki Washington

This session highlights research across perioperative nursing, workforce development, quality improvement, surgical systems and approaches to strengthening clinical care.

PRESENTATIONS 5 Research Presentations
FORMAT 10 Minutes + 5-Minute Q&A
DELIVERY Virtual · Zoom
AUDIENCE Global / International
Register for Day 3
TORG Virtual Global Research Congress 2026 Day 4
SESSION 4 OF 4 REGISTRATION OPEN
SUNDAY · 25 OCTOBER 2026 · 16:00 GMT

Innovation, Evidence Synthesis & Population Health

SCIENTIFIC SESSION CHAIR Prof. Elhadi Miskeen

The final congress session presents research spanning innovation, systematic evidence synthesis, population health, cardiovascular risk, oncology and broader health-system questions.

PRESENTATIONS 5 Research Presentations
FORMAT 10 Minutes + 5-Minute Q&A
DELIVERY Virtual · Zoom
AUDIENCE Global / International
Register for Day 4
THE RESEARCH BEHIND THE CONGRESS

TORG One-Year Research Fellowship (Mentorship Track)

The Virtual Global Research Congress represents a key stage in the fellows’ research journey. Fellows have worked with assigned Research Mentors / Co-PIs to develop and undertake research projects and now present their findings to the wider scientific community.

01 Research Mentorship

Fellows develop their studies with experienced research mentors.

02 Scientific Presentation

Research findings are presented and discussed before a global audience.

03 Scholarly Development

Fellows strengthen research, writing, presentation and dissemination skills.

04 Research Dissemination

Projects progress toward manuscript development and broader dissemination.

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FOUR SESSIONS · FOUR REGISTRATIONS

Register for the sessions you wish to attend.

Each congress day has its own Zoom registration link. Participants wishing to attend more than one session should complete the registration for each selected date.

OCTOBER 2026

Four Sundays. Twenty research presentations.

Join the TORG global community and international audience for the Virtual Global Research Congress 2026.

Explore the Sessions
TORG-GET INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSION

Case Discussion 3.0

Join us for The Operating Room Global Education & Training (TORG-GET) International Clinical Case Discussion 3.0.

This multidisciplinary session will explore the clinical management of perforated peptic ulcer from initial assessment and resuscitation through operative care, patient safety, postoperative recovery and prevention of recurrence.

FEATURED CLINICAL CASE

Perforated Peptic Ulcer: A Surgical Emergency

DATE Sunday, 6 December 2026
TIME 6:00 PM GMT
FORMAT Virtual
ACCREDITATION 2 CPD Credits / CME Hours Accredited

Perforated peptic ulcer is a time-critical surgical emergency requiring rapid recognition, effective resuscitation, appropriate operative decision-making and coordinated postoperative care. This session follows the patient journey across each of these critical stages.

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting details.

TORG Case Discussion 3.0 - Perforated Peptic Ulcer
MEET OUR REPRESENTATIVES

Three perspectives across the patient journey.

Each representative will focus on a different phase of care, creating a structured discussion from initial presentation through recovery and recurrence prevention.

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INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Dr. Ilham Ismael Ibrahim

Medical Intern, Jimma University Medical Center, Ethiopia; EURO Region Coordinator, InciSioN; Country Director, AFAC Ethiopia Chapter; Creative Writer, The Operating Room Global Creative Design Team (TORG-CDT); Research Assistant; Peer Reviewer.

TOPIC Initial Assessment and Resuscitation
03
POSTOPERATIVE CARE

Grace Cindy Kah-Nguti

6th-Year Medical Student, Catholic University of Cameroon Bamenda; Global Research Fellow, The Operating Room Global (TORG); Former Secretary General & PRO, CATUC Medical Students Association; Program Coordinator, SCOPH-CAMSA; Committed to Advancing Surgical Care in Africa.

TOPIC Postoperative Recovery and Prevention of Recurrence
CLINICAL JOURNEY

From presentation to recovery.

The discussion follows the key decisions that influence outcomes in patients presenting with perforated peptic ulcer.

01 Recognition
02 Resuscitation
03 Operative Management
04 Patient Safety
05 Recovery & Prevention
POWERED BY

TORG Global Education & Training Committee (TORG-GET)

Supporting multidisciplinary education, clinical discussion and global knowledge exchange across the TORG community.

CASE DISCUSSION 3.0

Join the discussion.

Register for the virtual session and receive the meeting details directly by email.

Register for Case Discussion 3.0
TORG-GET SURGICAL VIDEO DISCUSSION SERIES

TORG SVDS 2.0

Join us for the TORG-GET Surgical Video Discussion Series (SVDS) 2.0, an accredited virtual educational session focused on operative technique, decision-making and practical surgical learning.

This activity is accredited for 2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours by The Operating Room Global (TORG).

FEATURED SURGICAL VIDEO SESSION

Free Flap Reconstruction: From Defect Assessment to Successful Tissue Transfer

DATE Sunday, 15 November 2026
TIME 6:00 PM GMT
FORMAT Virtual
ACCREDITATION 2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours

The session will explore the principles and operative considerations involved in free flap reconstruction, from defect assessment and reconstructive planning through tissue selection, transfer and successful microsurgical reconstruction.

Register for SVDS 2.0

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting details.

TORG Surgical Video Discussion Series 2.0 - Free Flap Reconstruction
FEATURED SPEAKER

Dr. Metasebia Worku Abebe

MD, MPH, FCS-ECSA; Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery; Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgeon, Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Fellow, College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA); Former Secretary General, Ethiopian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Ethiopia.

SESSION THEME Free Flap Reconstruction: From Defect Assessment to Successful Tissue Transfer
SURGICAL LEARNING JOURNEY

From assessment to successful tissue transfer.

The discussion will follow the key considerations involved in planning and performing free flap reconstruction.

01 Defect Assessment
02 Reconstructive Planning
03 Flap Selection
04 Microsurgical Transfer
05 Successful Reconstruction
2 CPD / CME
ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours Accredited

Accreditation is provided by The Operating Room Global (TORG). Participants should complete the applicable attendance, evaluation and certification requirements for this activity.

POWERED BY

TORG Global Education & Training Committee (TORG-GET)

Supporting expert-led surgical education, technique-focused discussion and global knowledge exchange across the TORG community.

TORG SVDS 2.0

Join the surgical discussion.

Register for the virtual session and receive your meeting details directly by email.

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GLOBAL WEBINAR · TORG-GET

Global Webinar September 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar, bringing together international expertise in communicable disease risk management, infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.

This activity is accredited for 2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours by The Operating Room Global (TORG).

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Infection Prevention, Communicable Disease & Antimicrobial Stewardship

DATE Sunday, 27 September 2026
TIME 6:00 PM BST
FORMAT Virtual
ACCREDITATION 2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours

This session brings together public health, microbiology, infection prevention and surgical perspectives to explore how communicable disease risk and antimicrobial stewardship can be strengthened across healthcare and operating room settings.

Register for the Global Webinar

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting details.

TORG Global Webinar - 27 September 2026
MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Two complementary perspectives.

The programme connects communicable disease investigation with surgical antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention.

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TOPIC I

Ruiza A. Dostdar

Communicable Disease Investigator, San Joaquin County Public Health Services, California, USA; Public Health Professional; Disease Surveillance Specialist; Outbreak Investigation Practitioner; Infection Prevention and Control Advocate.

PRESENTATION Communicable Disease Risk Management in Healthcare and Operating Room Settings
THEMATIC FOCUS

Safer systems through coordinated infection prevention.

The webinar examines how surveillance, outbreak response, microbiology, surgical decision-making and antimicrobial stewardship intersect in modern healthcare environments.

01 Communicable Disease Risk
02 Healthcare Surveillance
03 Operating Room Infection Prevention
04 Antimicrobial Stewardship
05 Microbiology-Surgery Collaboration
06 Patient Safety
2 CPD / CME
ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours Accredited

Accreditation is provided by The Operating Room Global (TORG). Participants should complete the applicable attendance, evaluation and certification requirements for this activity.

POWERED BY

TORG Global Education & Training Committee (TORG-GET)

Supporting multidisciplinary professional education, global knowledge exchange and continuing development across surgical and perioperative care.

GLOBAL WEBINAR · 27 SEPTEMBER 2026

Join the global conversation.

Register for the virtual webinar and receive the meeting details directly by email.

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TORG-GET INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSION

Case Discussion 2.0

Join us for The Operating Room Global Education & Training (TORG-GET) International Clinical Case Discussion 2.0.

This session explores acute abdomen in a young adult through medical students’ perspectives on clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, surgical decision-making, perioperative management, postoperative care and recovery.

FEATURED CLINICAL CASE

Acute Abdomen in a Young Adult: Medical Students’ Perspectives on Surgical Diagnosis, Decision-Making, and Patient Outcomes

DATE Sunday, 6 September 2026
TIME 6:00 PM BST
FORMAT Virtual
ACCREDITATION 2 CPD Credits / CME Hours Accredited

The discussion follows the clinical journey of a young adult presenting with acute abdominal symptoms, from early assessment and differential diagnosis through surgical decision-making, perioperative care, complications and recovery.

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting details.

TORG Case Discussion 2.0 - Acute Abdomen in a Young Adult
MEET OUR MEDICAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Three perspectives across the acute surgical pathway.

Each representative addresses a different phase of the patient journey, from diagnosis and operative decision-making to postoperative care and recovery.

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ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS

Ahamed Zahid

Final-Year Medical Student, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova; SURGhub Ambassador; Research Enthusiast; Clinical & Surgical Education Content Creator; Member, The Operating Room Global (TORG).

TOPIC Assessment and Differential Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen
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POSTOPERATIVE CARE

Josephat Emmanuel

600-Level Medical Student, College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria; Graphic Designer, The Operating Room Global Creative Design Team (TORG-CDT); Aspiring Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

TOPIC Postoperative Care, Complications, and Recovery Pathways
CLINICAL JOURNEY

From presentation to recovery.

The session follows the major decision points encountered in acute abdominal surgical care.

01 Initial Assessment
02 Differential Diagnosis
03 Surgical Decision
04 Perioperative Management
05 Recovery & Outcomes
2 CPD / CME
ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

2 CPD Credits / CME Hours Accredited

Accreditation is provided by The Operating Room Global (TORG). Participants should complete the applicable attendance, evaluation and certification requirements for this activity.

POWERED BY

TORG Global Education & Training Committee (TORG-GET)

Supporting multidisciplinary clinical education, discussion and global knowledge exchange across the TORG community.

CASE DISCUSSION 2.0

Join the discussion.

Register for the virtual session and receive your meeting details directly by email.

Register for Case Discussion 2.0
GLOBAL WEBINAR · ON-DEMAND REPLAY

Global Webinar August 2026

Revisit this accredited TORG global webinar exploring perioperative anaesthesia management in critically ill surgical patients and the role of the surgical technologist across perioperative care.

This activity was accredited for 2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours by The Operating Room Global (TORG).

RECORDED EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Perioperative Anaesthesia & Surgical Technology

DATE Sunday, 23 August 2026
TIME 6:00 PM BST
FORMAT Virtual · Replay Available
ACCREDITATION 2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours

The session brought together anaesthesia, critical care and surgical technology perspectives to examine perioperative decision-making, multidisciplinary teamwork and the delivery of safe surgical care.

Watch Replay
TORG Global Webinar - 23 August 2026
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Two perspectives across perioperative care.

The session connected anaesthesia and critical care expertise with the practical role of the surgical technologist in the perioperative environment.

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TOPIC I

Dr. Fekrey Berhe Gebru

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Ethiopia; Head of Department, Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia; Member, The Operating Room Global (TORG); Former Director, Operating Theatres, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia.

PRESENTATION Perioperative Anesthesia Management of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient
SESSION FOCUS

Multidisciplinary perioperative care.

The webinar explored clinical management and team roles that contribute to safer care for complex surgical patients.

01 Critical Illness
02 Perioperative Anaesthesia
03 Critical Care
04 Surgical Technology
05 Team-Based Care
06 Patient Safety
2 CPD / CME
ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

2 CPD Credits / 2 CME Hours

This educational activity was accredited by The Operating Room Global (TORG).

POWERED BY

TORG Global Education & Training Committee (TORG-GET)

Supporting multidisciplinary education, continuing professional development and global knowledge exchange across surgical and perioperative care.

AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

Missed the live session?

Watch the recorded webinar and revisit both expert presentations.

Watch Replay
BEYOND THE LIVE SESSION

Learn. Connect. Grow with TORG.

Our educational programmes extend beyond individual webinars, connecting surgical and perioperative professionals with knowledge, opportunities and a multidisciplinary global community.

WHY SURGICAL & PERIOPERATIVE PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE US

Voices from our global community.

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THANK YOU NOTE

Dear TORG Global Team,

Thank you very much for the Certificate of Attendance and for organizing such an insightful and well-structured webinar. I truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of the TORG Global community and to learn from distinguished experts.

The session was highly valuable for my professional development in perioperative and surgical care. I look forward to participating in future TORG educational programs and contributing to the global operating room community.

Thank you once again for your efforts and support.

Tewelde Abrha Alemayu TORG Webinar Participant
CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY

More ways to engage with TORG.

Revisit previous sessions, become part of our global community, or contribute your expertise to future educational programmes.

01 ON-DEMAND LEARNING

Revisit expert insights and global perspectives from our past TORG webinars.

Missed the live sessions? Watch expert discussions shaping safer surgical care worldwide. Access our library of accredited TORG webinars — anytime, anywhere.

Watch Webinar Replays
03 SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

Call for Global Speakers.

We invite clinicians, educators, researchers, innovators and professionals across the TORG global community to serve as speakers for upcoming webinars, workshops, educational sessions and global knowledge-sharing events.

Become One of Our Global Speakers
WHO WE ARE

A global community advancing surgical care.

Learn More About Who We Are

The Operating Room Global (TORG) Foundation is a multidisciplinary professional platform representing over 283,000 perioperative professionals across 117 countries.

It is the largest global network bringing together all operating room professionals, with 42 healthcare disciplines and specialties represented. A Not-For-Profit and Non-Governmental organization founded in Nigeria in August 2015 and incorporated in October 2019 (CAC 137951).

TORG has since expanded to over 20 active chapters worldwide, including 34 African countries. Our mission is to advance surgical and perioperative care through education, research, advocacy, innovation and capacity building.

283K+ Professionals
117 Countries
42 Disciplines
20+ Active Chapters
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