Our approach centers around the pivotal role of training in empowering surgeons and healthcare professionals across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We understand the pressing need for enhanced surgical skills development and have departed from the traditional model of surgical missions to make a profound impact on a larger scale. Through our commitment to training local surgeons, integrating Global Surgery education within the Dutch medical education system, and creating open-source digital learning materials, GSA is revolutionizing the way surgical care is delivered globally.
Link to: Basics of Burn Care
Basics of Burn Care – NEW WEBSITE!
We have created a website and course to teach universal treatment principles of burn care, which are applicable to every setting worldwide. We collaborated with global burn care specialists to address the need for access to burn care knowledge and training.
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Basics of Burn Care
This course is for healthcare professionals who care for patients with burn injuries. It is designed to strengthen your teamwork and help you understand each other’s roles in supporting burn patients’ needs.
All healthcare workers who are members of a team treating burn patients, such as registered nurses, clinical officers and doctors, are welcome to join the course.
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Basics of Open Fractures
A multi-day training program aimed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills in managing open fractures, a critical aspect of surgical care. The course includes hand-on practical exercises on using external fixators to treat open fractures. The course is suitable for doctors treating patients with open fracture injuries.
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Basics of Flaps
This course is intended to enhance comprehension of fundamental principles in local flap design. It is structured to instruct on the process of strategically planning a local skin flap to achieve the best outcome with minimal impact on the donor site, while considering both functional and aesthetic factors.
This course is suitable for a wide range of medical professionals, including plastic surgeons and those training in plastic surgery.
Our courses
Please note that access to the courses is limited to participants.
Basics of Burn Care
November 1-3, 2022
Friendship Training Centre, Bangladesh
Basics of Burn Care
November 28-30
Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Tanzania
Three ways of training
Training local surgeons
Our primary goal is to empower local surgeons by providing them with comprehensive training programs. By equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills, we aim to strengthen surgical capacity around the world and improve healthcare outcomes for communities in need. Through close collaboration and mentorship, we foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
Teaching about global surgery
We are dedicated to integrating global surgery education within the Dutch medical education system. By raising awareness and promoting a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in global surgical care, we aim to inspire the next generation of medical professionals to engage in this important field.
Developing open source materials
In our commitment to accessible and inclusive education, we have developed open-source digital learning materials. These resources serve as valuable references, enabling medical practitioners worldwide to access up-to-date information and expand their knowledge base in Global Surgery. By leveraging technology, we are breaking down geographical barriers and ensuring that knowledge is freely available to those who seek it.
TELL ME AND I FORGOT
TEACH ME AND I REMEMBER
INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN
~Benjamin Franklin
Where we work
| Sierra Leone | Tanzania | Bangladesh | The Netherlands |
