Tropical Surgery, Obstetrics, and Gynecology CME Conference 2018 – Deadline to register is June 1st
Surgeons of all specialties who are interested in international work are invited to attend the Tropical Surgery, Obstetrics, and Gynecology skills course at Baylor College of Medicine, which will be held on September 10-15, 2018, in Houston, Texas. This course will provide dedicated training in emergency and essential skills for those who practice or plan to practice in low-resource settings for any period of time.
Participants will receive 43 CME credits for attendance. If participant chooses to take and pass the end-of-course exam, they will also receive a Certificate in Tropical Surgery, Obstetrics, and Gynecology. It is recommended for those who are in obstetrics/gynecology to select the general surgery track, and for general surgeons to select the OB/Gyn track.
The deadline for course registration is coming up soon on June 1st. Click here for more information or to register.
Introduction to Disaster and Refugee Response: Sphere International Standards
Daily headlines of disasters and crises can overwhelm or prompt us to action. How can we respond well? Open to anyone, this program empowers participants to effectively contribute to global response efforts through knowledge and application of life-saving and dignity-upholding measures as outlined in the Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response. Developed by the international response community, the Sphere Handbook puts affected populations and the right to life with dignity at the center of humanitarian response. It focuses on quality, accountability, and collaboration. Interactive sessions contextualize universal minimum standards, key actions, and key indicators and cover four core life-saving areas: water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion; food security and nutrition; shelter, settlement and non-food items; and health action. Program participants will gain resources to put principles into practice, engage with coordinated relief efforts, minister to affected populations, and maintain resilience.
This course is offered by Christian Health Service Corps.
Christian Health Service Corps is a ministry of Christian doctors, health professionals and health educators serving the poor in places that have little or no access to healthcare. Each year, we bring compassionate, life-saving health services to hundreds of thousands of families around the world. Our doctors and health professionals are often the only access to care for young families in poor communities.
The Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) is dedicated to transforming the health of children and families in their communities. CHSC health professionals save many lives while imparting knowledge that builds community capacity for sustainable change. With respect for human dignity, we work to build community capacity to:
- Promote a worldview that nurtures and supports spiritual, and physical wholeness in families
- Ensure child survival and normal growth of children
- Improve health infrastructure and access to functional healthcare services
Click HERE for more details.
IJM Local Prayer Gathering 2018
Are you in Houston or the surrounding area and want to join other people to pray for the global issue of human trafficking? There are more than 40 million slaves across our world today. This reality is overwhelming, but we are not overcome. Over twenty churches and dozens of individuals have signed up to participate!
The end of slavery begins with God’s people. It begins with you.
The IJM Houston Prayer Gathering will bring people together to boldly pray for the freedom of every child, woman and man being abused, trafficked and enslaved across our world. Experience powerful prayer and worship, hear stories from the front lines of IJM’s work to rescue slaves and transform nations, and join a community committed to ending slavery and injustice—until all are free. Come prepared for an evening of prayer, unlike anything you have ever experienced.
Click HERE to register to attend.
International Justice Mission is a human rights organization that is based in the United States. The main goal of the organization is to help victims of human trafficking, bond slavery, police brutality, sexual exploitation, land seizure and other illegal acts.
Global Health and Tropical Medicine Overview
Here is an opportunity we wanted to let you know about for healthcare professionals and students – join CHSC June 25-30, 2018, for our Global Health and Tropical Medicine Overview in Grand Saline, Texas.
Healthcare professionals and students – gain knowledge and skills for short or long term international service. This course provides an overview of tropical diseases in a case-based format and highlights the provision of quality care through application of global health guidelines. Sessions on topics ranging from malnutrition to cultural context outline approaches to whole-person care in developing communities. Suturing and physical exam workshops promote practical skills for resource-limited settings.
Early registration and student discounts available. Up to 41.5 continuing education credits offered. Click here for details: http://www.healthservicecorps.org/event/global-health-2018/.