Global Surgery: The Essentials provides an introduction to the unmet needs, epidemiological, socioeconomic and even political factors that frame Global Surgery. Following upon an understanding of these issues, the text is a practical guide that enables the reader on several levels: to work cross culturally, build relationships and negotiate the logistical challenges of bringing surgical care to low resource settings; to develop an approach to the management of various clinical conditions that would be unfamiliar to most “western” surgeons.
Impact
Increasingly surgeons, allied health professionals (NGO), Public Health / Health Policy professionals as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations are engaging in this field of global surgical care. Many surgeons have an interest in Global Health and a desire to become involved but feel ill equipped to do so and unsure where to start. Global Surgery: The Essentials is a ready resource to equip surgeons to manage clinical scenarios that lie beyond the scope of their training.
Student Experience
The textbook is an essential resource for students, postgraduate trainees and faculty interested in learning more about Global Surgery.
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Impact
Education
Institutional Partner(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Dr. Adrian Park, editor), University of Dundee (Dr. Susie Schofield, co-author)
