Integrating Sustainable Global Engagement Into Your Academic Pediatric Surgical Practice
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This article examines strategies for pediatric surgeons to integrate sustainable global surgery initiatives into academic practice, based on an APSA panel discussion. It explores various engagement models including mission-based work, short-term volunteer opportunities, and humanitarian efforts for international surgical care delivery.
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- Pediatric surgeons have multiple pathways for global surgery engagement: mission-based, short-term volunteer, humanitarian, and military.
- The APSA Global Surgery Committee provides frameworks for integrating sustainable global work into academic pediatric surgical careers.
- Sustainable global engagement requires intentional planning beyond short-term mission trips to create lasting impact.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Integrating Sustainable Global Engagement Into Your Academic Pediatric Surgical Practice. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-08-13. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/10809
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