Dr. Mark Greyson from the University of Colorado trained Tanzanian surgeons in advanced hand surgery techniques at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre. The initiative focused on assessing local needs and providing training and equipment for complex procedures. Future visits are planned to sustain this support.
Dr. Mark Greyson, an assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Colorado, traveled to the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Tanzania in November. This trip, funded by the American Association for Hand Surgery, was aimed at training local surgeons on advanced plastic surgery techniques and assessing their needs.
Dr. Greyson’s mission in Tanzania was centered around training local surgeons in advanced hand surgery techniques. His efforts to bring necessary medical equipment and establish ongoing support through annual visits hold the potential to significantly improve surgical care in the region. By fostering international collaboration, he aims to enhance surgical capabilities in Tanzania, benefiting both healthcare providers and patients alike.
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