McClellan International Research Position - Apply Now!

The 2024-25 McClellan International Research Fellowship application is now open for third and fourth-year medical students interested in orthopaedics and global health. This one-year position offers hands-on research experience critical to implementing orthopaedic projects globally.

For more information on the fellowship, please click here.

Pictured above are the current McClellan International Research Fellows, Baba Adejuyigbe and Francisco Gomez-Alvarado, with long-time IGOT partner, Dr. Billy Haonga, participating in a limb deformity sawbones workshop at the recent SMART Course.

JBJS OrthoCorps Interview

Dr. Sanjeev Sabharwal interviewed Dr. Rick Coughlin for JBJS OrthoCorps entitled "Reflections on Global Orthopaedics, Volunteerism, and Mentorship with Rick Coughlin."

To listen to the interview, please click here.

Publications

The following articles were recently published by the IGOT team:

• Brown K, Flores MJ, Haonga B, Chokotho LC, O'Marr JM, Rodarte P, Shearer D, Morshed S. Best Practices for Developing International Academic Partnerships in Orthopaedics. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023. Epub ahead of print.
• O'Marr JM, Miclau T, Morshed S. Deciphering Data: How Should Clinical Trials Change Your Clinical Practice? Injury. 2023;54 Suppl 5:110928.

Partner Spotlight 🔍

The Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has hosted UCSF residents for more than 10 years. IGOT is excited to finally be able to reciprocate this opportunity by hosting two orthopaedic surgeons from MOI to participate in a four-week observership program. This is part of IGOT's ongoing initiative to create a one-to-one exchange program between institutions and is a vital part of our annual educational programs.

Drs. Patrick Ngunyale and George Njambilo share their observership experience below.

"We feel privileged to have the opportunity to participate in the clinical observership program at UCSF. As surgeons from a resource-limited setting where motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of death and disability among the young population, this opportunity allows us to upgrade our knowledge and skills on advanced methods for patient care with musculoskeletal injuries. This exposure will enhance better healthcare provision when we go back home. A special thanks to IGOT for making this possible!"

Pictured above are Drs. George Njambilo and Patrick Ngunyale at the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute.

IGOT's New Branding

Introducing IGOT's new look! This newsletter features our just-launched logo and brand. The brand embraces IGOT's 16 years of global work collaborating with peers worldwide to advance equity in orthopaedic care through education and research. We are excited to share it with you!

Keep Our Work Moving Foward

IGOT is committed to addressing global disparities in orthopaedic trauma care and is seeking donations to support the annual SMART Courses. Please consider a donation to our organization.