Description
The presentation begins with Daniel Yeomans introducing himself as a new ST3 in the Severn Deanery, tasked with discussing his overseas work in orthopaedics and encouraging fellow trainees to engage in similar efforts early in their careers. He shares his journey, highlighting his education and practical experiences including an Intercalated BSC in Global Health and a research project in Uganda on immunization coverage. Daniel recounts his elective experience in Malawi and involvement with the Oxford Global Surgery Group, a network fostering collaboration among trainees.
He discusses his current role with World Orthopaedic Concern, detailing a primary trauma care course he participated in for a partnership between the Severn Deanery and Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. He emphasizes the importance of training local health care workers and describes the structure of the five-day course, which involved both lectures and practical sessions focused on trauma care basics. Daniel expresses pride in the success of the local instructors, who, under his guidance, delivered the course effectively to newly trained health care workers. Acknowledging the challenges faced, he recounts improvising essential equipment for training, demonstrating resourcefulness in a low-resource environment.
Towards the conclusion, Daniel discusses future prospects for overseas training, emphasizing the necessity of funding and the establishment of sustainable partnerships. He encourages trainees to seek opportunities in low and middle-income countries and highlights the benefits gained from such experiences in terms of professional development and personal growth. The presentation culminates with an invitation for interested individuals to connect with the committee for guidance on pursuing their own overseas training opportunities.