Building Bridges in Global Orthopaedic Care

Katie McMullen

I applied for the Health Volunteers Overseas [HVO] Fellowship with the intention of helping to make a difference, and to learn how orthopaedics is practiced in countries without all the resources … afforded to us in the United States," explained Eric M. Cohen, MD. "But it turned into so much more." Dr. Cohen traveled to Bhutan in March 2016, as a recipient of an HVO Orthopaedics Traveling Fellowship.

Spotlight on International Volunteerism

Katie McMullen

International volunteer work is an exciting opportunity to expand professional perspectives while, at the same time, improve global orthopaedic care. Just ask Divya Singh, MD, a hand surgeon from Seattle who has been volunteering internationally for nearly a decade. "When you go to places like Rwanda, South Africa, or Myanmar, the need is so great," she said. "The problems are so big, and you really feel you're making a difference. Even small changes can have a big impact." Dr.

AAOS International Scholars Program Proves Successful, Impact Felt Worldwide

Maureen Leahy

The AAOS International Scholars Program was launched in 2002 to help young orthopaedic surgeons from countries with limited education resources acquire new knowledge and surgical skills. To date, more than 165 scholars from 54 countries have participated in the program. The International Scholars Program currently offers 10 to 13 scholarships a year to up-and-coming orthopaedic surgeons.