Training stands at the centre of the GSA approach to global surgery. Our surgeons and tropical medicine doctors know from experience that many doctors in LMICs lack opportunities to further develop their surgical skills. We have left behind the antiquated model of surgical missions and are working to make a greater impact on a larger scale. We do this by training local surgeons, providing education about Global Surgery within the Dutch medical education system, and creating open source digital learning materials.
Burns book
We have created two unique ebooks that address acute burn care management, as well as burns and contractures. They are both now available for download!
Three ways of training
We focus on three ways of training: Training local surgeons, teaching local surgeons, and developing open source materials.
Projects
Learn more about our current projects.
Courses
Learn more about the courses we offer, both in the Netherlands and with our partners around the world.
Three ways of training
Training local surgeons
Training stands at the centre of the GSA approach to global surgery. Our surgeons and tropical medicine doctors know from experience that many doctors in LMICs lack opportunities to further develop their surgical skills.
Teaching about global surgery
If the goal is for 5 billion more people to have safe, affordable access to surgical care, we need all the help we can get.
Developing open source materials
In order to practice medicine, first you need to study it. Medical students around the world do not have equal access to training opportunities, materials, and methods, and we need to close that gap.
TELL ME AND I FORGOT
TEACH ME AND I REMEMBER
INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN
~Benjamin Franklin
Projects
Our courses
Please note that access to the course 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
Where we work
Sierra Leone | Tanzania | Bangladesh | The Netherlands |