Lunch and Learn
Saturday, October 17, 2009
11:30AM - 1:00PM
L511
Everything You Always Wanted to know about Getting Involved with Overseas Cleft Missions but were Afraid to Ask
Handouts Not
Currently Available
Rafael Ruiz-Rodriguez, DDS
Professor and Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National University of Mexico DF (U.N.A.M)
Mexico, DF, Mexico
Daniel Buchbinder, DMD, MD
Professor , Clinical Maxillofacial Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York
New York, NY
Synopsis
Participating in a cleft mission is a unique opportunity for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon not only to serve his fellow humans afflicted with cleft deformities in underserved regions of the world but also a great educational experience; to learn, be mentored or teach other members of the cleft team depending on his /her level of experience with this type of surgery. We will share with the participants the "nuts and bolts" of the program and how to get involved and participate in future missions. Lastly, we will also share our personal and combined experiences with the missions.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the types of opportunities that are available both for residents and trained oral and maxillofacial surgeons through the UNAM to participate in future deft missions throughout Mexico.
- Describe the cleft mission program in Mexico including the structure, mentoring and how to prepare for the mission.
- Explain the requirements and qualifications necessary for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to become involved with overseas surgical programs.