Advancing Surgical Care
Through a Global Community
Connecting operating room professionals across disciplines and countries through education, research, innovation, collaboration and patient-safety advocacy.
Connecting disciplines.
Strengthening surgical systems.
TORG brings together surgeons, anaesthesia professionals, perioperative nurses, researchers, educators and healthcare leaders committed to safer, stronger surgical care worldwide.
Our Global Work
Advancing operating room practice worldwide through education, research, professional development, ethical governance and international collaboration.
Education & Training
Global webinars, masterclasses, CPD programmes and multidisciplinary surgical education.
Explore Education →Research & Innovation
Multicentre studies, collaborative research and innovation addressing real operating room challenges.
Explore Research →Fellowships & Observerships
Clinical, research and professional development opportunities connecting professionals across institutions and countries.
Explore Opportunities →TORG Journal
Peer-reviewed research, perspectives and evidence from the global operating room community.
Visit the Journal →Ethics & Research Governance
Independent ethical review and research governance supporting responsible, high-quality research.
Explore TORG-IRB →Global Partnerships
Building collaborations with hospitals, universities, professional societies, NGOs and industry partners.
Explore Partnerships →A Year of Measurable Global Impact
From education and clinical capacity building to research, ethical governance and international collaboration, 2025 marked a significant year of growth and institutional development for The Operating Room Global.
Professionals reached through structured education and training activities during 2025.
Delivered through virtual, in-person and hybrid learning formats.
Extending surgical and perioperative education to a global digital audience.
Nearly 900,000 interactions across TORG’s major digital platforms.
How TORG Reached 5,566 Training Participations
TORG’s 2025 education portfolio combined international webinars, regional programmes, collaborative events, conferences, congress-level teaching and practical in-person workshops.
Building the Infrastructure for Sustainable Global Impact
Flagship Research Projects
A strengthened global research portfolio addressing surgical safety, operative data, outcomes and perioperative systems.
Hospitals Engaged
Hospitals confirmed for participation in TORG’s multinational WHO Surgical Safety Checklist audit.
Research Fellows
Selected for the inaugural Global Research Fellowship Mentorship Track from seven countries.
Global Research Mentors
Multidisciplinary experts supporting fellows across surgery, anaesthesia, nursing, biomedical sciences and health systems research.
International Research Ethics Infrastructure Established
TORG achieved formal Institutional Review Board registration and secured Federalwide Assurance in 2025, strengthening ethical oversight and internationally aligned research governance.
213,910 → 260,263
TORG’s professional community recorded substantial growth between March and December 2025, reflecting sustained international engagement.
Clinical Fellowships &
Observership Opportunities
Expand your clinical experience through structured fellowship and observership opportunities designed to support professional development, knowledge exchange and international collaboration in surgical and perioperative care.
Structured clinical and professional development experience.
Short-term exposure, learning and institutional exchange.
Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital & Mekelle University
Building Capacity. Connecting People. Advancing Surgical Care.
TORG supports a growing global community through education, research collaboration, professional development and institutional partnerships focused on stronger surgical and perioperative systems.
Global Education
Multidisciplinary webinars, masterclasses, CPD activities and professional learning opportunities connecting faculty and participants across countries.
Research Collaboration
Supporting collaborative and multicentre research designed to address practical challenges in surgery, anaesthesia and perioperative care.
Capacity Building
Creating pathways for mentorship, research fellowships, observerships and professional development across institutions and regions.
Global Partnerships
Building relationships with hospitals, universities, professional societies, NGOs and healthcare organisations to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Learning & Community Resources
Access practical learning resources, professional insights, webinars, podcasts and community initiatives from across The Operating Room Global.
TORG Library
Explore educational materials, professional resources and learning content for operating room professionals.
Visit the Library →Live Webinars
Join multidisciplinary educational sessions led by faculty and experts from across the global surgical community.
Explore Webinars →TORG Podcasts
Listen to discussions on surgical innovation, patient safety, teamwork and modern operating room practice.
Listen to TORG →TORG-CDT Blog
Read perspectives, educational articles and commentary on surgery, research, innovation and healthcare.
Read the Blog →TORG Face of the Week
Celebrate members of the global operating room community and share your professional story with TORG.
Become Our Face of the Week →TORG Newsletter
Receive updates on education, research, events, opportunities and developments across the TORG community.
Subscribe →Read. Discover. Stay Informed.
Explore TORG publications, scholarly insights and the latest updates from across our global surgical and perioperative community.
The Operating Room Global Journal
Explore peer-reviewed research, clinical evidence, perspectives and scholarship across surgical and perioperative disciplines.
Visit TORGJ →TORG Magazine
Discover stories, interviews, professional perspectives, innovations and features from the global operating room community.
Explore TORG Magazine →TORGJ Insights
Read editorial perspectives, expert commentary and insights addressing developments in surgery, research and perioperative practice.
Read TORGJ Insights →Our Story in Pictures
Explore highlights from TORG conferences, educational programmes, collaborations and global events bringing the operating room community together.
TORG Events
Discover TORG conferences, scientific programmes, educational sessions and major global events.
Explore TORG Events →TORG + KFHR 2025
Relive highlights from TORG’s 2nd Annual Scientific Conference and 10th Anniversary collaboration in Rwanda.
View 2025 Gallery →TORG 2024 Highlights
Explore highlights from TORG’s Inaugural Scientific Conference and 9th Anniversary celebration.
View 2024 Highlights →Connect With Operating Room Professionals Worldwide
Explore our platforms and join a multidisciplinary global community committed to education, research, collaboration, innovation and safer surgical care.
Join TORG →Partner With TORG
We collaborate with hospitals, universities, professional societies, NGOs, healthcare organisations and industry partners to strengthen education, research and surgical capacity.
Partner With Us →Our Partners & Affiliates
TORG works across healthcare institutions, universities, professional societies, global surgery networks, education, innovation and student organisations to strengthen surgical care, research and professional development worldwide.