77th ASSH Annual Meeting - Back to Basics: Practice and Education-IC50: Global Outreach for Hand Surgeons (AM22)

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The panel discussed the changing landscape of global outreach for hand surgeons. They highlighted the need in hand surgery, such as access to safe and affordable surgical care, trauma deaths, and the prevalence of upper extremity injuries. They emphasized the importance of capacity building and sustainable solutions, rather than short-term mission trips. Different models of outreach were discussed, including direct supply trips, transfer to high-income country programs, horizontal approaches, and diagonal development that combines vertical and horizontal approaches. The panel stressed the significance of organizational culture, clear communication, and strong partnerships with local surgeons. They also outlined the challenges and barriers that can arise during outreach, such as agreement on types of cases, safety concerns, and the need for teamwork and proper planning. The panel concluded by emphasizing the importance of measuring impact and refining programs, as well as the personal and professional benefits of participating in global outreach efforts.

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Session Tracks Miscellaneous Nonclinical Topics

Session Tracks Practice Management

Session Tracks Young members

Speaker James Chang, MD

Speaker Julie A. Katarincic, MD

Speaker Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS

Speaker Luis Miguel Appiani, Dr.

Speaker Paige M. Fox, MD, PhD

Speaker Robin Neil Kamal, MD

Keywords

global outreach

hand surgeons

access to surgical care

upper extremity injuries

capacity building

sustainable solutions

organizational culture

local surgeons

measuring impact