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19896628

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-11-9
pubmed:abstractText
Clinical opportunities in underserved countries can provide invaluable experiences for general surgery residents. Challenges involving access to health care, working with limited resources, increased reliance on history and physical examination skills, understanding cultural differences, and determining the appropriate level of care or intervention are inherent to these experiences. We designed an international elective to provide these opportunities and to instill a sense of volunteerism and service in our residents. The first resident to choose this rotation gained significant insight into global health issues, gained exposure to a broad spectrum of surgical pathology, and had a strong operative experience. Institutional involvement with either domestic or international medically underserved areas has the potential to provide our residents with valuable opportunities for cross-cultural exchange of knowledge and experience.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1878-7452
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
66
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
222-4
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Development of an international elective in a general surgery residency.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of General & Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601, USA. BTJarman@gundluth.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article