Academic Global Surgery
Show: UAB Med Cast
Surgery has often been known as the ‘neglected stepchild of global health,’ says Lily Gutnik, MD, during this primer on the emergence of academic global surgery. The field of global academic surgery has only begun to cohere over the past 6-to 7 years in order to address the diverse needs that stand in the way of access to surgical care across the world. She explains the challenges of collecting meaningful data in such a cross-cutting field. Because the organization of health care varies greatly by region, Gutnik recommends a collaborative approach that begins with listening and understanding the needs of local administrators and providers.
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