Loma Linda Global Surgery Elective: First 1000 Cases

Publication date: Available online 25 April 2017
Source:Journal of Surgical Education
Author(s): Dustin K. Donley, Cassandra K. Graybill, Arega Fekadu, Ryan A. Hayton
ObjectiveTo determine the nature and volume of surgical cases being performed by US general surgery residents during a global surgery elective.DesignRetrospective review of case logs from 2012 to 2016.SettingMalamulo Mission Hospital is a rural hospital in southern Malawi.ParticipantsRotating residents from a US-based general surgery residency program.ResultsResidents performed 12 cases per week from a variety of surgical disciplines.ConclusionGlobal surgery rotations with dedicated faculty can provide excellent surgical variety and volume to enhance the training of residents.



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