Applications are due by March 1, 2020.

Applicants will be notified about decision for invitation by March 8, 2020.

All questions can be directed to: info@coloradoglobalsurgery.org

Application link:

https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/colorado_humanitarian_surgical_skills_workshop

Highlights

• two-day cadaver-based workshop dedicated to surgical residents interested in humanitarian work
• Procedures include: external fixation (without power), craniotomy (without power), non-mesh hernia repair
• Taught by University of Colorado surgical faculty from the following specialties: General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, OBGYN, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, & Anesthesiology
• This course is free for all residents.

To Apply

• This course is open to residents in general surgery, OBGYN, and orthopedics.
• Applicants must be in or beyond their PGY3 year to apply.
• Residents must commit to the full 2 day course.
• Application materials, which can be uploaded via the application link above, include the following:
  • a brief 500 word description on your experience and interest in global surgery, including how you this course will benefit you in the future.
  • a letter from your Program Director allowing participation for the full 2-day course
  • a current CV

For more details, see our website: https://www.coloradoglobalsurgery.org/