Wichita to train doctors for work in Third World

“People are seeking this. It really meets a need.”

The soldier in Rwanda came to the hospital with a gunshot wound from an AK-47.

The doctor available that day, Todd Stephens, grew up in Minneola and figured he'd received a solid education in family practice medicine in his home state. But he wasn't a surgeon. This man needed surgery or he could die.

Doctors across America volunteer their services overseas in developing countries. But many find they are ill-equipped for ailments that may get a cursory glance in U.S. medical schools, but are daily occurrences in these countries. Read more

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Jeremy Nashville, TN	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #1 Apr 9, 2008 Is it safe to perform procedures in third world countries that are not legal here in the US. Here in the US family physicians do not perform surgeries. Why are we held to different standards in a third world poverty stricken country. Is it Fair? Can a surgeon truly be "competent" if he/she operates so infrequently?
Dr ojo oluwaseun Solomon Nigeria	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #2 May 3, 2008 I practice in Nigeria.I have my primary fellowship examination both west africa and national in family medicine.I will like to participate in the program.
Dr ojo oluwaseun Solomon Nigeria	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #3 May 3, 2008 I will like to participate in the program
Dennis Rader Denver, CO	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #4 May 5, 2008 Me and my buddy Jeffrey Dahlmer would like to participate also.

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