AAOS Now / Issue
Katie McMullen
Orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly interested and engaged in short-term volunteer experiences in low-resource settings. Such experiences may focus on direct service delivery, teaching and training, humanitarian relief work, or global health electives for medical students and residents. The growing interest has sparked a conversation regarding practical and conceptual considerations of overseas volunteer work.
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