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Urva M, Cortez A, Katyal T, Shearer DW, Morshed S, Miclau T, MacKechnie MC, Sabharwal S. Orthopaedic trauma observerships in North America for international surgeons: the visitors' perspective. OTA Int 2023; 6:e229. [PMID: 36760658 PMCID: PMC9904194 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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International observerships are one of many efforts aimed at addressing disparities in orthopaedic trauma care globally. However, their impact on visiting surgeons and their home countries, as well as the challenges faced by participating surgeons, are not well-documented. Methods A survey was distributed to overseas surgeons who participated in an orthopaedic trauma observership from 2009 to 2020. Surgeons were identified through North American institutions previously recognized by the authors as having hosted international observerships. Information gathered included participant demographics, details of and perceived impact of the observership, and barriers faced before, during, and after the program. Responses from 148 international surgeons (ISs) from 49 countries were analyzed. Results Sixty percent of observerships were at academic programs, 57% lasted 1-3 months, and 60% were self-funded. Participants identified cost and housing as primary barriers. After completing their observership, lack of funding, equipment and support staff, and excessive workload prevented participants from implementing changes at their clinical practice. Most observers believed that they gained relevant clinical (89%) and surgical knowledge (67%) and developed a professional network of North American hosts (63%). The most common suggested changes to the observership were greater hands-on experience in the operating room and structured goal setting relevant to the visiting surgeon. Conclusions Visiting surgeons find North American orthopaedic trauma observerships helpful in improving their surgical and clinical skills. However, financial constraints and resource limitations at their clinical practice and limited operative experience during the observership present barriers to maximizing this clinical experience. To enhance the relevance of clinical observerships for ISs and impact global orthopaedic trauma care, the unique needs and challenges facing ISs must be addressed. Level of Evidence IV-Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Mayur Urva
- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and
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- UCSF Benioff's Children's Hospital Oakland,
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Oakland, CA
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and
- UCSF Benioff's Children's Hospital Oakland,
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Oakland, CA
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Stoehr JR, Reddy NK, Mikhail S, Naidu P, Yao CA, Magee WP, Gosain AK. The personal impact of involvement in international global health outreach: A national survey of former Operation Smile student volunteers. J Pediatr Surg 2023:S0022-3468(23)00027-1. [PMID: 36801073 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Humanitarian surgical organizations such as Operation Smile provide global health opportunities for students and medical trainees. Prior studies have shown a positive benefit for medical trainees. This study aimed to determine if the international global health experiences of young student volunteers impact their career choices as adults. METHODS A survey was sent to adults who were involved with Operation Smile as students. The survey elicited information about their mission trip experience, education, career, and current volunteer and leadership activities. Data were summarized with descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. RESULTS 114 prior volunteers responded. The majority participated in leadership conferences (n = 110), mission trips (n = 109), and student clubs (n = 101) while in high school. Many graduated from college (n = 113, 99%) and completed post-graduate degrees (n = 47, 41%). The most highly represented occupational industry was healthcare (n = 30, 26%), including physicians and medical trainees (n = 9), dentists (n = 5), and other healthcare providers (n = 5). Three-fourths reported that their volunteer experience impacted their career choice, and half reported that their experience allowed them to connect with career mentors. Their experience was associated with the development of leadership skills, including public speaking, self-confidence, and empathy, and increased awareness of cleft conditions, health disparities, and other cultures. Ninety-six percent continued to volunteer. Narrative responses revealed that the volunteer experiences impacted their inter- and intrapersonal development into adulthood. CONCLUSIONS Participation in a global health organization as a student may encourage a long-term commitment to leadership and volunteerism and foster interest in a healthcare career. These opportunities also encourage development of cultural competency and interpersonal skills. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Jenna R Stoehr
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Operation Smile Incorporated, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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- Operation Smile Incorporated, Virginia Beach, VA, USA; Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Operation Smile Incorporated, Virginia Beach, VA, USA; Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Roberts HJ, Coss N, Urva M, Haonga B, Woolley PM, Banskota B, Morshed S, Shearer DW, Sabharwal S. Host Perspectives of High-Income Country Orthopaedic Resident Rotations in Low and Middle-Income Countries. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:1667-1674. [PMID: 35778996 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.22.00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND International orthopaedic resident rotations in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are gaining popularity among high-income country (HIC) residency programs. While evidence demonstrates a benefit for the visiting residents, few studies have evaluated the impact of such rotations on the orthopaedic surgeons and trainees in LMICs. The purpose of this study was to further explore themes identified in a previous survey study regarding the local impact of visiting HIC resident rotations. METHODS Using a semistructured interview guide, LMIC surgeons and trainees who had hosted HIC orthopaedic residents within the previous 10 years were interviewed until thematic saturation was reached. RESULTS Twenty attending and resident orthopaedic surgeons from 8 LMICs were interviewed. Positive and negative effects of the visiting residents on clinical care, education, interpersonal relationships, and resource availability were identified. Seven recommendations for visiting resident rotations were highlighted, including a 1 to 2-month rotation length; visiting residents at the senior training level; site-specific prerotation orientation with an emphasis on resident attitudes, including the need for humility; creation of bidirectional opportunities; partnering with institutions with local training programs; and fostering mutually beneficial sustained relationships. CONCLUSIONS This study explores the perspectives of those who host visiting residents, a viewpoint that is underrepresented in the literature. Future research regarding HIC orthopaedic resident rotations in LMICs should include the perspectives of local surgeons and trainees to strive for mutually beneficial experiences to further strengthen and sustain such academic partnerships.
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- Heather J Roberts
- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Orthopaedics, HUP La Paix State University Hospital, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital and Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children, Banepa, Kavre, Nepal
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Does International Surgical Mission Involvement During Residency Predict Involvement in Practice? J Craniofac Surg 2022; 33:1090-1092. [PMID: 34980841 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Despite efforts to incorporate global health rotations during residency, it is unclear whether this experience affects the likelihood that plastic surgeons will continue such missions during practice. The authors conducted a survey of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons members regarding the impact of international experiences before practice upon future involvement. 138 surveys were analyzed. Ten percent participated in missions before medical school, 13% during medical school, 53% in residency, and 61% in practice. Sixty-seven percent of surgeons in an academic practice continued to engage in international missions, versus 55% in nonacademic practices (P = 0.152). No significant difference in the number of surgeons participating in missions was found between those who had attended their first mission before starting practice instead of those starting in practice (P = 0.163). Surgeons who graduated recently were more likely to have attended a mission during residency (P = 0.015). Fifty-four percent of surgeons reported that a mentor initiated their interest in missions, and 44% reported that their involvement in missions had decreased over the last 5 years, with most citing a financial disincentive. Given that over 2/3 of plastic surgeons from all practice types participate in international missions, it would behoove residency programs to offer formal training in global health to facilitate this interest. Our study is the largest thus far attempting to quantify the downstream effects of surgical mission participation in residency and highlights the need for further inquiry into this matter.
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Ponsetto MK, Siegel NH, Desai MA, LaMattina KC. Global Health Curricula in Ophthalmology Residency Programs in the United States. JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC OPHTHALMOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of the study is to investigate the design, content, and administration of global health curricula within ophthalmology residency programs in the United States (U.S.) and share the curriculum utilized in the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM).
Design A survey designed through the Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology platform was emailed to residency program directors at 106 accredited ophthalmology residency programs.
Setting BUSM Department of Ophthalmology, Boston, MA. Tertiary clinical care.
Participants Twenty-eight ophthalmology residency program directors responded, which represent 26% of the total number of residency programs in the United States. Twenty-seven programs fully completed the survey, and one program partially completed the survey.
Results Of the respondents, three programs do not include global health curricula. The most common curricular elements included are: lectures (n = 15, 60%); wet laboratories (n = 10, 40%); and journal clubs (n = 9, 36%). In terms of annual frequency, global health activities occur: twice a year (n = 12, 46%); less than once a year (n = 10, 39%); or every few months (n = 4, 15%). Fewer than half of programs (n = 10, 42%) incorporate local outreach at least once a year into their program. Twelve programs (48%) do not incorporate ethics-related topics, while the 13 remaining programs (52%) incorporate them at least once annually. The most common curricular topic is surgical techniques, with manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) being the most frequently emphasized (n = 17, 68%).
Conclusion A robust global health curricula combined with a hands-on international component can contribute to a well-rounded training experience. Many ophthalmology residency programs value the importance of incorporating global health into their residents' training. The most common elements of global health curricula in U.S. ophthalmology residency programs included are teaching of surgical techniques for resource-limited settings and international electives. Further investigation into the impact of different components of a global health curriculum on both resident experience and international partnerships is warranted.
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- Momoko K. Ponsetto
- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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O’Sullivan D, McCabe JP, Flaherty GT. Orthopedic Tourism and Volunteerism: Joint Effort or Disjointed Mobility? Arthroplast Today 2021; 10:114-116. [PMID: 34345641 PMCID: PMC8319507 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2021.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- David O’Sullivan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Salasky VR, Saylor D. Impact of Global Health Electives on Neurology Trainees. Ann Neurol 2021; 89:851-855. [PMID: 33502035 DOI: 10.1002/ana.26031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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We surveyed neurologists who completed a global health experience as residents or fellows to assess the impact of the experience. A total of 100% (n = 72) would recommend the experience to others. Most reported improved clinical (86%) and examination (82%) skills. All gained an understanding of different health care systems, and 83% reported deeper commitment to underserved populations. A total of 41 participants (57%) reported more judicious use of resources upon return to the United States. Global health electives had a positive impact on neurology trainees. More attention to the host country perspective and predeparture training may help inform program structure and participant expectations in the future. ANN NEUROL 2021;89:851-855.
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- Vanessa R Salasky
- Department of Neurology, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Global Volunteering in Orthopaedics: Availability and Implementation Considerations. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:139-147. [PMID: 33252550 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The World Health Organization describes traumatic injuries as a "neglected epidemic" in developing countries, accounting for more deaths annually than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. Low- and middle-income countries rely on volunteer assistance to address the growing surgical disease burden of traumatic injuries. Efforts to increase the availability of international electives for orthopaedic trainees can help with the short-term need for surgical personnel abroad and facilitate sustainability through capacity building, maximizing long-term benefits for all parties. The volunteer invariably benefits from this cross-cultural experience with many citing improved skills in communication, clinical diagnostics, appreciation of equality and diversity, and cost-consciousness. A consolidated discussion regarding barriers and implementation strategies can assist interested individuals and institutions plan for future volunteering endeavors.
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Roberts HJ, Albright PD, Shearer DW, Won N, MacKechnie MC, Richard Coughlin R, Miclau T, Morshed S, Sabharwal S. Motivations and impact of international rotations in low- and middle-income countries for orthopaedic surgery residents: Are we on the same page? Am J Surg 2020; 221:245-253. [PMID: 33092782 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite interest among North American orthopaedic residents to pursue rotations in resource-limited settings, little is known regarding resident motivations and impact on host surgeons. METHODS Surveys were distributed to North American orthopaedic surgeons and trainees who participated in international rotations during residency to assess motivations for participation and to orthopaedic surgeons at partnering low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions to assess impact of visiting trainees. RESULTS Responses were received from 136 North American resident rotators and 51 LMIC host surgeons and trainees. North American respondents were motivated by a desire to increase surgical capacity at the LMIC while host surgeons reported a greater impact from learning from residents than on surgical capacity. Negative aspects reported by hosts included selfishness, lack of reciprocity, racial discrimination, competition for surgical experience, and resource burdens. CONCLUSIONS The motivations and impact of orthopaedic resident rotations in LMICs need to be aligned. Host perceptions and bidirectional educational exchange should be incorporated into partnership guidelines.
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- Heather J Roberts
- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143; University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 2512 S 7th St, Suite R200, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55455.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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- University of California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 500 Parnassus Ave MU320-W, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94143.
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Donnelley CA, Won N, Roberts HJ, von Kaeppler EP, Albright PD, Woolley PM, Haonga B, Shearer DW, Sabharwal S. Resident Rotations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Motivations, Impact, and Host Perspectives. JB JS Open Access 2020; 5:e20.00029. [PMID: 32984747 PMCID: PMC7480968 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.20.00029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Interest in clinical rotations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has grown among high-income country (HIC) orthopaedic residents. This study addresses the following questions: (1) What motivates HIC surgical residents to rotate in LMICs? (2) What is the impact of rotations on HIC residents? (3) What are the LMIC partner perceptions of HIC collaboration? MATERIALS AND METHODS A search strategy of multiple databases returned 3,740 unique articles pertaining to HIC surgical resident motivations for participating in rotations in LMICs or the LMIC host perspective. Data extraction was dually performed using meta-ethnography, the qualitative equivalent of meta-analysis. RESULTS Twenty-one studies were included in the final analysis. HIC residents were primarily motivated to rotate in LMICs by altruistic intent, with greatest impact on professional development. LMIC partners mostly valued HIC sustained investment and educational opportunities for LMIC partners. From LMIC's perspective, potential harm from collaboration arose from system-level and individual-level discordance between HIC and LMIC expectations and priorities. HIC priorities included the following: (1) adequate operative time, (2) exposure to varied pathology, and (3) mentorship. LMIC priorities included the following: (1) avoiding competition with HIC residents for surgical cases, (2) that HIC groups not undermine LMIC internal authority, (3) that HIC initiatives address local LMIC needs, and (4) that LMIC partners be included as authors on HIC research initiatives. Both HIC and LMIC partners raised ethical concerns regarding collaboration and perceived HIC residents to be underprepared for their LMIC rotation. DISCUSSION This study synthesizes the available literature on HIC surgical resident motivations for and impact of rotating in LMICs and the LMIC host perception of collaboration. Three improvement categories emerged: that residents (1) receive site-specific preparation before departure, (2) remain in country long enough to develop site-specific skills, and (3) cultivate flexibility and cultural humility. Specific suggestions based on synthesized data are offered for each concept and can serve as a foundation for mutually beneficial international electives in LMICs for HIC orthopaedic trainees.
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- Claire A. Donnelley
- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Notre Dame Haiti School of Medicine, Port Au Prince, Haiti
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Muhimbili university of Healthy and Allied sciences, Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute Orthopaedic Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Oakland, California and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Limited availability of global health opportunities in US orthopaedic trauma fellowship programs. OTA Int 2019; 2:e031. [PMID: 33937663 PMCID: PMC7997153 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Purpose Orthopaedic residents are increasingly seeking international health electives (IHEs) during training, and many such experiences involve providing orthopaedic trauma care. However, little is known about the availability of IHEs during orthopaedic trauma fellowship training. The purpose of our study is to assess the global health opportunities available to US orthopaedic trauma fellows. Method We conducted an online, Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)-based survey of orthopaedic trauma fellowship program directors (PDs) in the United States. The survey link was sent by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Fellowship Committee to all US OTA-approved orthopaedic trauma fellowship PDs. Follow-up reminder e-mails were delivered at set time intervals from baseline over a period of 4 weeks. Results The overall response rate was 80% (43/54). Only 3 of 43 responding programs (7%) offer a structured global health program, but over the last 10 years, 12.5% of the remaining programs (5/40) have had a fellow participate in an IHE during fellowship training. Around 100% of PDs reported fellow satisfaction with their IHEs, and all PDs agreed that the educational experience provided by their fellows' IHE participation was valuable. Among programs with no recent fellow IHE participation and without a structured global health program, 9% of PDs (3/35) expect to institute such a program. Lack of funding, lack of established international partner sites, and fellow time away were the most common perceived barriers to IHE participation. A total of 54% of PDs agree that participation in an IHE during training plays a major role in shaping fellows' future professional and volunteer activities. Conclusion There are limited global health opportunities among US orthopaedic trauma fellowship programs, with only 7% (3/43) offering a structured global health program. Perceived barriers include lack of funding, lack of established partner sites, and concerns related to clinical/call coverage. Greater efforts to establish sustainable funding and international partnerships may increase opportunities for IHEs during orthopaedic trauma fellowship training.
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Siy AB, Lins LA, Dahm JS, Shaw JT, Simske NM, Noonan KJ, Whiting PS. Availability of global health opportunities in North American Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship Programmes. J Child Orthop 2018; 12:640-646. [PMID: 30607213 PMCID: PMC6293326 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.180153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Orthopaedic residents are increasingly seeking international health electives (IHEs) during training, many of which involve providing paediatric orthopaedic care. However, little is known about the availability of IHEs during orthopaedic fellowship training. Our study sought to assess the global health opportunities available to North American paediatric orthopaedic fellows. METHODS We conducted an online, REDCap-based survey of paediatric orthopaedic fellowship programme directors (PDs) in the United States and Canada. The survey link was sent by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Evidence-Based Medicine Committee to all POSNA-approved paediatric orthopaedic fellowship PDs. Follow-up reminder emails were delivered at set time intervals. RESULTS The overall response rate was 55% (26/47). Only three of 26 responding programmes (11.5%) offered a structured global health programme but 42.3% of programmes (11/26) reported fellow IHE participation within the last ten years. In all, 91% of PDs reported that fellows were extremely satisfied with their IHE, and 91% agreed that IHEs are valuable for trainees. Perceived barriers to fellow participation in IHEs included lack of funding, lack of established partner sites, lack of interest among fellows and concerns related to time away compromising clinical/call coverage. In all, 65.4% of PDs agree that IHE participation during training plays a major role in shaping fellows' future volunteer activities. CONCLUSION There are limited global health opportunities among North American paediatric orthopaedic fellowship programmes, with only 11.5% offering a structured global health programme. Greater efforts to establish sustainable funding and international partnerships may increase opportunities for IHEs during paediatric orthopaedic fellowship training. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- A. B. Siy
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, Correspondence should be sent to Paul S. Whiting, MD, UW Medical Foundation Centennial Building, 1685 Highland Ave, 6th floor, Madison, WI 53705-2281, USA. E-mail:
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Consortium of Orthopaedic Academic Traumatologists: A Model for Collaboration in Orthopaedic Surgery. J Orthop Trauma 2018; 32 Suppl 7:S3-S7. [PMID: 30247390 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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In March 2016, North American academic leaders with an interest in and commitment to the field of global orthopaedics met in Orlando, Florida, to gauge each institution's clinical, research, and educational programs in developing countries, establish the main limitations to participating in global health efforts, and assess areas of need for both the participating institutions and their international partners. After this inaugural meeting, a needs assessment survey was distributed to the group to better understand how to organize and unify the individual institutional global efforts. The results revealed that surgeons believed there was a vital need for improved communication, mentorship, and infrastructural support between North American universities. To this end, the Consortium of Orthopaedic Academic Traumatologists (COACT) was founded. The COACT seeks to promote a novel framework geared toward improving trauma care capacity by building collaborative partnerships among leading academic centers across the United States and Canada. The consortium represents a comprehensive partnership that promotes communication, collaboration, and advocacy through a central network to facilitate investigative, educational, and clinical services. Academic partners share best practices, resources, and opportunities in their international outreach projects in low- and middle-income countries in the field of orthopaedic trauma. Over the course of the past 2 years, the COACT has grown to more than 80 faculty, fellow, resident, and student members, representing over 20 orthopaedic institutions across North America.
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Partnership in Ethiopia: University of Utah's and UCLA's Departments of Orthopaedics Collaboration With Soddo Christian Hospital in Ethiopia. J Orthop Trauma 2018; 32 Suppl 7:S12-S15. [PMID: 30247392 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Collaborations between orthopaedic training programs in developed countries and international sites in austere environments offer abundant benefits and mutual enrichment. It is often assumed that the exchange is one-sided and we hope to dispel that assumption. Despite the logistical challenges inherent in these partnerships, our experience has been unanimously reviewed as "greatly beneficial" to visiting residents/faculty and surgeons/trainees at the host location. We hope that this article will (1) encourage faculty at training programs to permit and enable residents to experience international orthopaedics while still in training; (2) encourage faculty to visit international hospitals while contributing expertise in subspecialty surgery, research, and teaching; and (3) encourage international hospitals to create opportunities for clinical and research collaboration with academic orthopaedics departments.
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BACKGROUND Opportunities for international missions are highly sought after by medical students, residents, and attending plastic surgeons. The educational benefits and ethical considerations of trainees participating in these ventures have been extensively debated. At the time of this writing, many surgical training programs lack the necessary infrastructure or funds to support missions of this sort. Despite the increasing interest, the perceived benefit of international work has not yet been well studied. The authors seek to evaluate residents' perspectives on the personal and educational benefits of international mission work. METHODS A 24-item online questionnaire was designed to measure residents' perspectives on humanitarian missions. Residents' perceptions on how participation in these missions may have influenced their career path were also evaluated. This questionnaire was disseminated to the plastic surgery residents in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited programs in the United States during the 2015 to 2016 academic year. RESULTS Of the 123 responses collected, 49 (40%) indicated that they had participated in international mission work prior to beginning residency, while 74 (60%) had not. Fifty-seven percent (n = 25) of those who had participated agreed that this experience impacted their choice to pursue plastic surgery as a specialty. Twenty-nine (24%) participated in 1 or more missions during residency. The most common type of mission work focused on cleft lip/palate repairs (n = 24) followed by nonsurgical medical relief (n = 18) and general plastics/combined (n = 6). Most respondents reported trips lasting 6 to 8 days (n = 29, 48%), though several reported trips lasting 9 to 10 days (n = 6, 10%) and 11 days or more (n = 16, 27%). When asked about the volume of procedures performed, 32 (65%) reported participating in more than 15 procedures, with 15 (31%) residents reporting participation in 26 procedures or more. When asked to evaluate the educational benefits in light of the 6 core competencies from the ACGME, there was an overwhelmingly positive response. CONCLUSIONS Residents perceive international mission experiences to be valuable for professional development as well as an effective tool for surgical education, particularly in the setting of competency-based education goals and these ventures should be supported by training programs. An appropriately planned mission experience can impact the professional and educational development of the trainee.
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Global Health Imaging in Radiology Residency: A Survey of Canadian Radiology Residents. Can Assoc Radiol J 2017; 68:348-356. [PMID: 28720414 DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2017.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The study sought to determine Canadian radiology resident perception of and interest in global health imaging (GHI) and the barriers they encounter in pursuing GHI experiences during residency training. METHODS A peer-reviewed, online, anonymous, multiple-choice survey was distributed to Canadian radiology residents at English-language programs. RESULTS Fifty residents responded to the survey (∼16% response rate); 72% of respondents perceived an unmet need for medical imaging in the developing world. A majority of residents (60%) would have been likely to participate in a GHI experience if one had been available during their residency; 65% planned on pursuing international outreach work as future radiologists, 81% of whom with on-site collaboration in education and training of local staff. However, 82% of respondents were uncertain or believed they would not be adequately prepared to help improve access and availability of medical imaging services in developing countries upon completion of residency. Overall, residents believed a GHI program would increase their knowledge of infectious diseases, increase their exposure to diseases at advanced stage presentation, enhance their knowledge of basic imaging modalities, and improve their cultural competence. Lack of information about opportunities, lack of funding, and lack of infrastructure were ranked as the most important barriers to participating in a radiology rotation in a developing country during residency. CONCLUSION While many Canadian radiology residents are interested in participating in GHI, their preparation to do so may be inadequate. Formalizing international GHI rotations may alleviate barriers impeding their pursuit.
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Conway DJ, Coughlin R, Caldwell A, Shearer D. The Institute for Global Orthopedics and Traumatology: A Model for Academic Collaboration in Orthopedic Surgery. Front Public Health 2017; 5:146. [PMID: 28713803 PMCID: PMC5491941 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In 2006, surgeons at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) established the Institute for Global Orthopedics and Traumatology (IGOT), an initiative within the department of orthopedic surgery. The principal aim of IGOT is to create long-term, sustainable solutions to the growing burden of musculoskeletal injury in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) through academic partnership. IGOT currently has relationships with teaching hospitals in Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Nicaragua, and Nepal. The organizational structure of IGOT is built on four pillars: Global Surgical Education (GSE), Global Knowledge Exchange (GKE), Global Research Initiative (GRI), and Global Leadership and Advocacy. GSE focuses on increasing surgical knowledge and technical proficiency through hands-on educational courses. The GKE facilitates the mutual exchange of surgeons and trainees among IGOT and its partners. This includes a global resident elective that allows UCSF residents to complete an international rotation at one of IGOT's partner sites. The GRI strives to build research capacity and sponsor high-quality clinical research projects that address questions relevant to local partners. The fourth pillar, Global Leadership and Advocacy aims to increase awareness of the global impact of musculoskeletal injury through national and international courses and events, such as the Bay Area Global Health Film Festival. At the core of each tenet is the collaboration among IGOT and its international partners. Over the last decade, IGOT has experienced tremendous growth and maturation in its partnership model based on cumulative experience and the needs of its partners.
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- Devin James Conway
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Hau DK, Smart LR, DiPace JI, Peck RN. Global health training among U.S. residency specialties: a systematic literature review. MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2017; 22:1270020. [PMID: 28178918 PMCID: PMC5328369 DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2016.1270020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interest in global health training during residency is increasing. Global health knowledge is also becoming essential for health-care delivery today. Many U.S. residency programs have been incorporating global health training opportunities for their residents. We performed a systematic literature review to evaluate global health training opportunities and challenges among U.S. residency specialties. METHODS We searched PubMed from its earliest dates until October 2015. Articles included were survey results of U.S. program directors on global health training opportunities, and web-based searches of U.S. residency program websites on global health training opportunities. Data extracted included percentage of residency programs offering global health training within a specialty and challenges encountered. RESULTS Studies were found for twelve U.S. residency specialties. Of the survey based studies, the specialties with the highest percentage of their residency programs offering global health training were preventive medicine (83%), emergency medicine (74%), and surgery (71%); and the lowest were orthopaedic surgery (26%), obstetrics and gynecology (28%), and plastic surgery (41%). Of the web-based studies, the specialties with the highest percentage of their residency programs offering global health training were emergency medicine (41%), pediatrics (33%), and family medicine (22%); and the lowest were psychiatry (9%), obstetrics and gynecology (17%), and surgery (18%). The most common challenges were lack of funding, lack of international partnerships, lack of supervision, and scheduling. CONCLUSION Among U.S. residency specialties, there are wide disparities for global health training. In general, there are few opportunities in psychiatry and surgical residency specialties, and greater opportunities among medical residency specialties. Further emphasis should be made to scale-up opportunities for psychiatry and surgical residency specialties.
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- Duncan K. Hau
- Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Global Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Global Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania
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Huri G, Cabuk YS, Gursoy S, Akkaya M, Ozkan S, Oztuna V, Aydingoz O, Senkoylu A. Evaluation of the orthopaedics and traumatology resident education in Turkey: A descriptive study. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA 2016; 50:567-571. [PMID: 27713071 PMCID: PMC6197597 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2016.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2015] [Revised: 12/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective The objective of this study is to describe the current situation regarding the training, working conditions, future plans, fields of interest and satisfaction of orthopaedics and traumatology residents in Turkey. Methods A descriptive survey questionnaire consisting of 24 questions was designed to identify the problems and solution suggestions concerning training of orthopaedic residents. All orthopaedics and traumatology residents who took the 2013 Progress Testing for Speciality in Medicine (UEGS) held by Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK) were surveyed in the class at the end thereof as well as the young orthopaedic surgeons who were reached through the email groups of Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology – Residents and Young Attendings Council (TOTBID-AGUH). Results A total of 725 residents and 132 young attendings were surveyed. The most outstanding answers are as follows: 62,7% of the respondents replied to the question “Is there a training program/Is it being applied” as “yes/yes”. It was found out that 94,3% of the respondents wanted to be involved in a rotation abroad. The “patient care” was the most common answer, with a ratio of 36,9%, to the question “What's the priority of the department you are studying in?”. Regarding work conditions, “many emergency on-calls” was found to be the most important parameter affecting life conditions (p < 0.05). Conclusion Aiming to identify the challenges that orthopaedics and traumatology residents in Turkey face as regards their training, this survey stands as a pioneering study with a high participation rate. Analysis of survey data highlights the importance of several key factors such as the development of training programs and increasing the time spent with academicians as well as spreading and promotion of log book application.
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Responding to disparities in health, thousands of health care providers volunteer annually for short-term medical service trips (MSTs) to serve communities in need as a result of environmental, geographic, historical, or sociopolitical factors. Although well intentioned, short-term MSTs have the potential to benefit and harm those involved, including participants and communities being served. The contexts, resource and time limitations, and language and cultural barriers present ethical challenges. There have been increasing requests for standardized global guidelines, transparency, and open review of MSTs and their outcomes. Principles of mission, partnership, preparation, reflection, support, sustainability, and evaluation inform and equip those engaging in medical volunteerism.
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- Geren S Stone
- Department of Medicine, MGH Center for Global Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, MGH Center for Global Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Addressing the Global Disparities in the Delivery of Pediatric Orthopaedic Services: Opportunities for COUR and POSNA. J Pediatr Orthop 2016; 36:89-95. [PMID: 26296220 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The burden of musculoskeletal conditions, especially injuries, is increasing in low-income and middle-income countries. Road traffic injuries have become epidemic. There are multiple barriers to accessing surgical services at both the individual (utilization) and the health system (availability) levels, and deficiencies in education and training of health providers. Specialty societies such as the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) have an opportunity to play an important role through teaching and training. The POSNA Children's Orthopedics in Underserved Regions (COUR) committee has supported the Visiting Scholars Program, which invites surgeons from the developing world to attend a scientific meeting and facilitates the scholar's visit to North American pediatric orthopaedic centers. POSNA members have held global educational courses that support an educational exchange between lecturers and attendees. The COUR web site allows for submission of trip reports that document successes and obstacles experienced by members performing overseas clinical care and teaching. The web site also provides educational resources relevant to providing care in these environments. POSNA collaborates with other societies, such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, to provide education in disaster management. In addition to increasing member involvement, specialty societies have the opportunity for continued data collection from overseas care, application of US registry data to disease processes in the developing world, and further collaboration with one another.
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Kavolus JJ, Ritter MA, Claverie JG, Salas MD, Kavolus CH, Trousdale RT. Cultural Nuance in Orthopedic Foreign Aid: Differences in Patient Concerns. J Arthroplasty 2016; 31:27-30. [PMID: 26350258 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Orthopedic aid to developing nations is expanding and becoming a unique facet of the specialty. This investigation seeks to compare patient impressions and concerns regarding the care patients receive as part of an itinerant surgical aid trip in 2 nations. In 2013 and 2014, patients from 2 separate nations completed a Likert scale survey assessing impressions of the care they received at the hands of a surgical team from abroad. Mean response scores were calculated and compared using a t test. This is the first investigation to compare patient concerns across 2 nations in a surgical aid trip setting. The results highlight the importance of culture in understanding patients and the impressions of the care they receive.
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- Joseph J Kavolus
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Instituto Medico Bolonia, Hospital Militar, Managua, Nicaragua
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Liu Y, Zhang Y, Liu Z, Wang J. Gaps in studies of global health education: an empirical literature review. Glob Health Action 2015; 8:25709. [PMID: 25906768 PMCID: PMC4408318 DOI: 10.3402/gha.v8.25709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Revised: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Global health has stimulated a lot of students and has attracted the interest of many faculties, thereby initiating the establishment of many academic programs on global health research and education. global health education reflects the increasing attention toward social accountability in medical education. OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify gaps in the studies on global health education. DESIGN A critical literature review of empirical studies was conducted using Boolean search techniques. RESULTS A total of 238 articles, including 16 reviews, were identified. There had been a boom in the numbers of studies on global health education since 2010. Four gaps were summarized. First, 94.6% of all studies on global health education were conducted in North American and European countries, of which 65.6% were carried out in the United States, followed by Canada (14.3%) and the United Kingdom (9.2%). Only seven studies (2.9%) were conducted in Asian countries, five (2.1%) in Oceania, and two (0.8%) in South American/Caribbean countries. A total of 154 studies (64.4%) were qualitative studies and 64 studies (26.8%) were quantitative studies. Second, elective courses and training or programs were the most frequently used approach for global health education. Third, there was a gap in the standardization of global health education. Finally, it was mainly targeted at medical students, residents, and doctors. It had not granted the demands for global health education of all students majoring in medicine-related studies. CONCLUSIONS Global health education would be a potentially influential tool for achieving health equity, reducing health disparities, and also for future professional careers. It is the time to build and expand education in global health, especially among developing countries. Global health education should be integrated into primary medical education. Interdisciplinary approaches and interprofessional collaboration were recommended. Collaboration and support from developed countries in global health education should be advocated to narrow the gap and to create further mutual benefits.
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- Yan Liu
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada;
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Resident Participation in International Surgical Missions is Predictive of Future Volunteerism in Practice. Arch Plast Surg 2015; 42:159-63. [PMID: 25798386 PMCID: PMC4366696 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2015.42.2.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 10/28/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interest in global health and international mission trips among medical student and resident trainees is growing rapidly. How these electives and international mission experiences affect future practice is still being elucidated. No study has identified if participation in international surgical missions during residency is a predictor of participation in international surgical missions in practice after training completion. METHODS All trainees of our plastic surgery residency program from 1990 to 2011, during the implementation of optional annual international surgical missions, were surveyed to determine if the graduate had gone on a mission as a resident and as a plastic surgeon. Data were compared between graduates who participated in missions as residents and graduates who did not, from 1990 to 2011 and 1990 to 2007. RESULTS Of Plastic Surgery graduates from 1990 to 2011 who participated in international missions as residents, 60% participated in missions when in practice, versus 5.9% of graduates participating in missions in practice but not residency (P<0.0001). When excluding last 5 years, graduates participating in international missions in practice after doing so as residents increases to 85.7%, versus 7.41% who participate in practice but not residency P<0.002. CONCLUSIONS Results reveal plastic surgeons who participate in international surgical missions as residents participate in international surgical missions in practice at higher rates than graduates who did not participate in missions during residency. International missions have significant intrinsic value both to trainee and international communities served, and this opportunity should be readily and easily accessible to all plastic surgery residents nationwide.
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Fan B, Zhao C, Sabharwal S. International elective during orthopaedic residency in North America: perceived barriers and opportunities. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2015; 97:e1. [PMID: 25568399 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.n.00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Bensen Fan
- Department of Orthopedics, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, DOC 7300, Newark, NJ 07103. E-mail address for S. Sabharwal:
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- Department of Orthopedics, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, DOC 7300, Newark, NJ 07103. E-mail address for S. Sabharwal:
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- Department of Orthopedics, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, DOC 7300, Newark, NJ 07103. E-mail address for S. Sabharwal:
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Cherniak WA, Drain PK, Brewer TF. Educational objectives for international medical electives: a literature review. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2013; 88:1778-81. [PMID: 24072105 PMCID: PMC4019073 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0b013e3182a6a7ce] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Although most medical schools and residency programs offer international medical electives (IMEs), little guidance on the educational objectives for these rotations exists; thus, the authors reviewed the literature to compile and categorize a comprehensive set of educational objectives for IMEs. METHOD In February and July 2012, the authors searched SciVerse Scopus online, which includes the Embase and MEDLINE databases, using specified terms. From the articles that met their inclusion criteria, they extracted the educational objectives of IMEs and sorted them into preelective, intraelective, and postelective objectives. RESULTS The authors identified and reviewed 255 articles, 11 (4%) of which described 22 educational objectives. Among those 22 objectives, 5 (23%), 15 (68%), and 2 (9%) were, respectively, preelective, intraelective, and postelective objectives. Among preelective objectives, only cultural awareness appeared in more than 2 articles (3/11; 27%). Among intraelective objectives, the most commonly defined were enhancing clinical skills and understanding different health care systems (9/11; 82%). Learning to manage diseases rarely seen at home and increasing cultural awareness appeared in nearly half (5/11; 45%) of all articles. Among postelective objectives, reflecting on experiences through a written project was most common (9/11; 82%). CONCLUSIONS The authors identified 22 educational objectives for IMEs in the published literature, some of which were consistent across institutions. These consistencies, in conjunction with future research, can be used as a framework on which institutions can build their own IME curricula, ultimately helping to ensure that their medical trainees have a meaningful learning experience while abroad.
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- William A Cherniak
- Dr. Cherniak is a family medicine resident, Scarborough Hospital, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Drain is instructor of medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Brewer is professor of medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Collaborative partnerships and the future of global orthopaedics. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2013; 471:3088-92. [PMID: 23884799 PMCID: PMC3773130 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-3145-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 06/25/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Cousins GR, Obolensky L, McAllen C, Acharya V, Beebeejaun A. The Kenya orthopaedic project: surgical outcomes of a travelling multidisciplinary team. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [PMID: 23188896 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.94b12.29920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We report the results of six trauma and orthopaedic projects to Kenya in the last three years. The aims are to deliver both a trauma service and teaching within two hospitals; one a district hospital near Mount Kenya in Nanyuki, the other the largest public hospital in Kenya in Mombasa. The Kenya Orthopaedic Project team consists of a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals that allows the experience to be shared across those specialties. A follow-up clinic is held three months after each mission to review the patients. To our knowledge there are no reported outcomes in the literature for similar projects. A total of 211 operations have been performed and 400 patients seen during the projects. Most cases were fractures of the lower limb; we have been able to follow up 163 patients (77%) who underwent surgical treatment. We reflect on the results so far and discuss potential improvements for future missions.
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- G R Cousins
- Ninewells Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK.
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Matar WY, Trottier DC, Balaa F, Fairful-Smith R, Moroz P. Surgical residency training and international volunteerism: a national survey of residents from 2 surgical specialties. Can J Surg 2012; 55:S191-9. [PMID: 22854155 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.005411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack basic surgical resources, resulting in avoidable disability and mortality. Recently, residents in surgical training programs have shown increasing interest in overseas elective experiences to assist surgical programs in LMICs. The purpose of this study was to survey Canadian surgical residents about their interest in international volunteerism. METHODS We sent a web-based survey to all general and orthopedic surgery residents enrolled in surgical training programs in Canada. The survey assessed residents' interests, attitudes and motivations, and perceived barriers and aids with respect to international volunteerism. RESULTS In all, 361 residents completed the survey for a response rate of 38.0%. Half of the respondents indicated that the availability of an international surgery elective would have positively influenced their selection of a residency program. Excluding the 18 residents who had volunteered during residency, 63.8% of the remaining residents confirmed an interest in international volunteering with "contributing to an important cause," "teaching" and "tourism/cultural enhancement" as the leading reasons for their interest. Perceived barriers included "lack of financial support" and "lack of available organized opportunities." All (100%) respondents who had done an international elective during residency confirmed that they would pursue such work in the future. CONCLUSION Administrators of Canadian surgical programs should be aware of strong resident interest in global health care and accordingly develop opportunities by encouraging faculty mentorships and resources for global health teaching.
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- Wadih Y Matar
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
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McCunn M, Speck RM, Chung I, Atkins JH, Raiten JM, Fleisher LA. Global health outreach during anesthesiology residency in the United States: a survey of interest, barriers to participation, and proposed solutions. J Clin Anesth 2012; 24:38-43. [PMID: 22284317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2011.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2011] [Revised: 06/06/2011] [Accepted: 06/07/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To assess the interest in and barriers to pursuing global health outreach (GHO) experiences for anesthesiology residents in the United States. DESIGN Survey instrument. SETTING Academic department of anesthesiology. SUBJECTS Anesthesiology residents who were members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). MEASUREMENTS An online survey was administered to residents in anesthesiology via the ASA membership database. Descriptive statistics, including means, frequencies, and percentages were calculated. MAIN RESULTS 91% of participants indicated an interest in GHO, of whom fewer than half (44%) had done a GHO medical mission. Seventy-nine percent reported that GHO affected their current practice or education; 33% commented they were now less wasteful with supplies and resources. Permission from work or obtaining work coverage were the primary barriers for both those with and without previous GHO participation. Of all respondents, 78% agreed that the availability of a GHO residency track would influence their ranking of that program for training, and 71% would pursue a GHO fellowship if available. CONCLUSIONS Anesthesiology residents have an interest in residency and fellowship GHO programs. Formalization of GHO programs during training may reduce work-related barriers associated with GHO participation and broaden academic program recruitment.
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- Maureen McCunn
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6112, USA.
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Tibor LM, Hoenecke HR. Introducing arthroscopy to a developing nation: when and how to make it sustainable. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2012; 94:e8. [PMID: 22258015 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.k.00618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Lisa M Tibor
- Sierra Park Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 85 Sierra Park Road, PO Box 660, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA.
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