Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Philip Bugis for receiving the General Surgeons of BC’s Lifetime Achievement Award

The General Surgeons of BC’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those who have dedicated their careers to advancing the surgical profession. This year, we are proud to celebrate one of our own.

Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Philip Bugis, MD, FRCSC — whose decades of leadership in surgery, education, and global health stand as a testament to the impact one person can have on a profession, a province, and the world. His legacy of service is a reflection of the vision at the heart of our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan: Human Relationships at the Heart of Surgical Excellence.