The work and surgical challenges in Developing Countries are unique and we are involved in different capacities to train trainee surgeons and plastic surgeons for the work  under these circumstances.

1. Plastic Surgeons and trainee plastic surgeons work with us on the Africa Mercy (Mercy Ships)  from countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Denmark, United States of America and Australia. 

2. With PAACS we are involved in teaching African general surgeons   about the principles of plastic and reconstructive surgery problems that they might encounter and where no plastic surgeons are available.

3. An online PAACS text book on plastic surgery aimed at surgeons working in the deveopling world  faced with plastic and reconstructive surgery problems is available for free download on www.paacs.net. I was privileged  to contribute 8 chapters to this book.

4. With Operation Smile involved in the  training of local doctors in a program at Butaro Hospital, Rwanda  and Jimma University, Ethiopia

• To serve the poorest of the poor
• In countries where up to 50% of the population has no access to any medical care
• Much needed surgery offered free to restore dignity, self worth and physical function
• A Call to Compassionate Action in a Hurting World
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Training of Doctors in and for the Developing World

Great emphysis on training of local trainees as well as trainees from abroad in the unique circumstances in the developing world

• Formal lectures
• Clinical ward rounds
• Opertaing Room instruction
• Availability of online information eg the PAACS Text Book on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery