Wake Forest University
Description: WakeECHO Global Ophthalmology Program takes teams of senior residents, fellows, and experienced faculty surgeons to San Pedro Sula, Honduras for a week of cataract surgery. The experience occurs at the Lion’s Club Eye Hospital Fraternidad which involves a fully functional eye clinic and outpatient OR that is staffed by local ophthalmologists. It is noted that up to 200 MSICS and phacoemulsification procedures are performed. Additionally, participants can also do cornea transplants.
Other opportunities exist in India and El Salvador. Subspecialty exposure inclusive of retina and glaucoma are also in the pipeline.
Length: 1 week