ArticleCanadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie2010
International surgery: the development of postgraduate surgical training in Guyana.
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- Charitable platforms in global surgery: a systematic review of their effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and role training.World journal of surgery · 2015Pooled it
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- Development of a pediatric ophthalmology academic partnership between Canada and Ethiopia: a situational analysis.BMC medical education · 2020Article
- The Canada-Guyana medical education partnership: using videoconferencing to supplement post-graduate medical education among internal medicine trainees.Canadian medical education journal · 2017Article
- An examination of Eyal & Hurst's (2008) framework for promoting retention in resource-poor settings through locally-relevant training: A case study for the University of Guyana Surgical Training Program.Canadian medical education journal · 2017Article
- Advancement of laparoscopic surgery in Guyana: a working model for developing countries.Advances in medical education and practice · 2016Article
- Triage capabilities of medical trainees in Ghana using the South African triage scale: an opportunity to improve emergency care.The Pan African medical journal · 2016Article
- Anaesthesia, surgery, obstetrics, and emergency care in Guyana.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2015Article
- Surgical training in Guyana: the next generation.Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie · 2015Article
- The Guyana Diabetes and Foot Care Project: Improved Diabetic Foot Evaluation Reduces Amputation Rates by Two-Thirds in a Lower Middle Income Country.International journal of endocrinology · 2015Article
- Shortage of doctors, shortage of data: a review of the global surgery, obstetrics, and anesthesia workforce literature.World journal of surgery · 2014Review
- Surgical Care in the Developing World-Strategies and Framework for Improvement.Journal of public health in Africa · 2013Review
- Emergency Medicine in Guyana: Lessons from Developing the Country's First Degree-conferring Residency Program.The western journal of emergency medicine · 2013Article
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Abstract
backgroundLike many developing countries, Guyana has a severe shortage of surgeons. Rather than rely on overseas training, Guyana developed its own Diploma in Surgery and asked for assistance from the Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS). This paper reviews the initial results of Guyana's first postgraduate training program.
methodsWe assisted with program prerequisites, including needs assessment, proposed curriculum, University of Guyana and Ministry of Health approval, external partnership and funding. We determined the outputs and outcomes of the program after 2 years, and we evaluated the impact of the program through a quantitative/qualitative questionnaire administered to all program participants.
resultsFive residents successfully completed the 2-year program and are working in regional hospitals. Another 9 residents are in the training program. Twenty-four modules or short courses have been facilitated, alternating Guyanese with visiting Canadian surgical faculty members coordinated through CAGS. A postgraduate structure, including an Institute for Health Sciences Education and Surgical Postgraduate Education Committee, has been developed at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). An examination structure similar to Canada's has been established. Hospital staff morale is greater, surgical care is more standardized and academic opportunities have been enhanced at GPHC. Four regional hospitals have welcomed the new graduates, and surgical services have already improved. Canadian surgeons have a greater understanding of and commitment to surgical development in low-income countries.
conclusionGuyana has proven that, with visiting faculty assistance, it can mount its own postgraduate training suitable to national needs and will provide a career path to encourage its own doctors to remain and serve their country.
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