University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Education

Global Surgery Program

University of Colorado Global Surgery Fellowship

Our Global Surgery Fellowship is committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders in academic global surgery. Our mission is to provide fellows with unparalleled training opportunities, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to drive positive change in surgical care worldwide.

Currently this is an unfunded position.

Core Goals:

Collaboration is at the heart of our fellowship. We foster partnerships with institutions and organizations around the globe to facilitate meaningful exchange of knowledge, expertise, and resources. Fellows will engage in collaborative projects at a designated international site that address critical gaps in surgical care, leveraging the collective wisdom of diverse stakeholders.

Research is fundamental to advancing the field of global surgery. Our fellowship emphasizes rigorous scientific inquiry and innovation alongside international partners. Fellows will work with mentors both in the US and abroad on a designated research project. They will have the opportunity to pursue projects that have real-world impact, contributing to evidence-based practices and policy development in global surgical care.

We are committed to helping build sustainable surgical capacity with local and international partners. Through education, training, and research initiatives, fellows will work alongside local partners to strengthen healthcare systems and empower communities to address their own surgical needs.

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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital & Children's Hospital Colorado Observership

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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado offer clinical observerships of up to 30 days. This opportunity is available to clinicians, medical professionals and students who wish to further their education by direct observation at a nationally ranked US hospital. Participants will spend their time shadowing their preferred surgical specialty and will be assigned a faculty sponsor within that division. Participants can also rotate on multiple surgical services for a more comprehensive experience if they wish.

Please reach out to Kathleen Tuthill (Kathleen.Tuthill@CUAnschutz.edu) if you are interested in an observership prior to the submission of an observership application.

UCHealth Volunteer Process

Children's Hospital Colorado CME Privileges Application Form

Children's Hospital Colorado Limited Workforce Training and Orientation Form

Past Visiting Professors and Scholars

Nov. 14, 2024

"One World Surgery (OWS) Honduras and Dominican Republic: Academic and Charitable Organizational Cooperation for Professional Capacity Building in Low-Resource Settings"

Speakers:

Darren Eblovi, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Colorado
University of Colorado

Donald Bae, MD

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Merlin Antunez, MD

Medical Director, OWS Honduras

Joice Morillo, MD

Medical Director, OWS Dominican Republic

One World Surgery delivers world-class surgical and primary care to underserved communities and empowers volunteers to make a positive impact on global health.

April 10, 2024

"Development of Cleft Programs in Pakistan: Creation of a Team from Local to International"

Speaker:

Ghulam Qadir Fayyaz, MBBS
Former President, Pakistan Association of Plastic Surgeons (PAPS) (2020-2022)
General Secretary, Cleft Lip & Palate Association of Pakistan
CEO, CLAPP Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Fayyaz headed the department of Plastic Surgery at Services Institute of Medical Sciences Lahore for 14 years until his retirement in 2019. He is the founder of the non-profit organization, Cleft Lip & Palate Association of Pakistan (CLAPP). The team has operate on more than 46,000 Cleft patients since its establishment in 2003. Dr. Fayyaz established a small hospital in 2008, dedicated for Cleft Lip & Palate patients in Lahore, Pakistan, where more than 22,000 Cleft Lip & Palate patients have received free operations, in addition to providing free services in Audiology, Cleft Orthodontics & Speech Therapy.

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Bruno A. Salazar Trujillo

International Visiting Scholar

[Their] openness to diverse perspectives enriches their approach and underscores their leadership in advancing craniofacial surgery on a global scale.

"During my one-month rotation in craniofacial surgery at Colorado Children's Hospital, I was profoundly impressed by the exceptional commitment of the attending surgeons. Their dedication to patient care was particularly evident in the management of complex cases, where they provided hands-on guidance and support at every stage, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

The hospital routinely integrates advanced technologies into its practice, which significantly enhances both surgical precision and patient care. I observed the use of custom-made cranial plans and prostheses tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy. This exemplify the hospital’s commitment to personalized care. Moreover, the use of 3D photography for patient follow-up allows for precise monitoring of surgical outcomes and long-term progress.

The pediatric plastic surgery division is also home to a robust research team engaged in groundbreaking projects. The research team is at the forefront of innovation in craniofacial surgery and cleft treatment, working on initiatives that not only aim to improve clinical outcomes but also seek to deepen the understanding of the foundations of these conditions. These efforts have the potential to revolutionize the management of patients with craniofacial anomalies.

Additionally, the division of pediatric plastic surgery at Colorado Children’s Hospital demonstrates a strong commitment to global collaboration. They actively value and incorporate insights from plastic surgery centers in other countries, including those in developing nations. This openness to diverse perspectives enriches their approach and underscores their leadership in advancing craniofacial surgery on a global scale.

In summary, my experience at Colorado Children's Hospital highlighted not only the institution's technical excellence but also the deep dedication of its attending surgeons and their openness to international collaboration. The integration of cutting-edge technologies and the respect for global perspectives make this hospital an exceptional place for craniofacial surgery."

Bruno A. Salazar Trujillo, MD
Chief Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery
National Institute of Rehabilitation, Mexico City