Volunteer Medical Trip To Myanmar
Silkroad Surgery For Children is a U.K.-based charity that is planning their 2nd annual trip to Mandalay, Myanmar from September 15-21, 2018.
The group includes healthcare team members (representing intra- and post-operative nursing, surgical subspecialties, and anesthesia) as well as other administrative volunteers. Members are traveling from the U.K. and U.S.
Unlike many surgical mission trips which focus on completing as many procedures as possible, Silkroad Surgery has a unique focus on teaching. Our team works alongside local physicians and surgeons to share evidence-based practices that optimize patient outcomes, and create a shared mental model with regards to patient safety measures.
In 2017, the group visited Mandalay's Hospital and met the dedicated medical staff there for the first time. We provided peri-operative care for a dozen patients with orthopedic surgery indications, including congenital uncorrected clubfoot (e.g. severe twisting of the foot since birth). Routine tele-follow-ups indicate good outcomes for the patients and continued interest for the partnership between Silkroad Surgery and Mandalay Children's Hospital.
We will return this September with a bigger team to continue to provide patient care and education at Mandalay Children's Hospital.
2018 Team Members:
Silkroad Surgery For Children - 2018 Team List
Equipment and Supplies
Equipment and Supplies List
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Funds will be exclusively used for the following purposes:
- Medical Supplies (please see attached link above)
- Lodging / Meals for Volunteers
- Crises/Emergencies experienced by Volunteers after arriving in Mandalay
- An online, interactive, distance-learning program to provide dissemination of knowledge and evidence-based practices between the U.S. / U.K. and a local hospital in Mandalay.
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Culture and diversity play a significant role in medical volunteerism, including both an Understanding the customs and traditions is key to communicating with local healthcare staff and patients alike. Our group explored locally around Mandalay during our visit, including trips to a few of the countless pagodas (Buddhist temples), The Royal Palace, and Taungthaman Lake.
We would like to share some of these photos with the hopes of sharing the enriching experiences through the creative eyes of our volunteers. Photo prints are available with a suggested donation, all of which will go towards the mission of the organization.
1st Annual Medical Mission (2017) - Photos
Photo Print Size and Suggested Donations
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We are grateful for any contributions to our cause. Population growth in developing countries outpaces the delivery of medical care to the indigenous people that are most in need, and every donation that is made is used to close this gap. Your generosity will bring awareness to the unique needs of healthcare systems in underdeveloped countries across the world. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of supporting these local infrastructures to ensure that healthcare is consistently and effectively delivered for future generations.
