UW-GAIN Scholarly Exchange

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Grand Rounds 

UW Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine’s Grand Rounds is a weekly continuing medical education lecture series available to all members of the department. Experts in various fields share the latest evidence-based medicine and research. Our recent guest speakers in global health are listed below:

  • Jan 24, 2024Global Anesthesia: Beyond the OR and A Call To Action, Aruna Kamath, MD, MPH and Yuanting Zha, MD, MPH
  • May 15, 2024 – Learnings From the Short History of the African Perioperative Research Group: the Vision, Studies, Impact and Moral Dilemmas, Bruce Biccard, MBChB, FCA(SA), PhD

Global Scholars

The American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Global Scholars Program and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) Global Committee provides support for anesthesiologists from low and middle-lower income countries to observe at a US academic institution followed by participation in the ASA/SPA annual meeting(s). The UW Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine has hosted global scholars since 2018. This program provides our department with the opportunity to offer a robust academic exchange for all involved, foster professional development of anesthesiologists as leaders for their country, and improve care for patients worldwide.

Global POCUS

The Global POCUS Collaborative series connects institutions worldwide to review Point of Care Ultrasound cases and promote longitudinal learning. Presenters from around the globe share their expertise, and cases are available for viewing on our YouTube channel.