Ortho and International Work

[DocM]

Anybody here from ortho do international work or is interested in doing international work. Such as the International Committee of the Red Cross' Physical Rehap program(s).

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[DocM]

I know someome from Ortho must have thought about working abroad. So, how about you tell us what you know ....Any info is much appreciated

 

[Cassidy61]

i have thought about doing orthopaedics overseas when i am out of residency. basically a spin off of doctors without borders providing care to underserved places and teaching new techniques to people.

 

[doc05]

oh sure. you do carpal tunnel release and hip replacements on the underserved populations of africa.

 

[DoctorDoom]

Doctors Without Borders has a huge surgical and orthopedic need. They require that you have completed your residency and be able to give a minimum of six weeks, preferable 6 months for your first assignment. Their website gives excellent general advice. Ignorant comments aside, you can make a huge contribution to orthopedic care in the Third World, even including doing the occasional hip replacement.