Dr. Giuseppe Retrosi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Giuseppe Retrosi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Manitoba, specializing in pediatric general surgery. He focuses on minimally invasive surgery and neonatal surgery, with a keen interest in surgical education. Dr. Retrosi trained as a pediatric surgeon at Catholic University of Sacred Heart in Rome and further honed his skills with a NICU surgical fellowship at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. His research career includes fellowships at prominent hospitals in London, England. With robust educational credentials, including a Master’s in Surgical Education from Imperial College London, he adopts innovative teaching methods grounded in educational theories to enhance surgical training. Dr. Retrosi has also been actively involved in surgical missions, contributing to pediatric surgical care in under-resourced environments in countries like Eritrea and Nepal. Having returned to Canada in 2015, he continues to advance his field through research and education, while also supervising graduate students.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.