TITLE: “Operation Ukraine:  Volunteer Experience During Ongoing War”

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe background and rationale for global surgery  

• Identify key lessons learned from a volunteer surgical mission in Ukraine  

• Apply how these experiences can inform preparedness, adaptability, and leadership in surgical practice. 

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies: 

Steven Bowers - Intellectual Property - Suture Shield, LLC; Consulting – BK Medical; Stock - Suture Shield, LLC   

Presenter: Samip Patel – Consulting – Johnson & Johnson; Intuitive; Access Pro Medical 

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies: 

Kara Robinson, Hannah Coverstone, and Austin Meyer 

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:  None.
 

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded from this session will appear on your Transcript.

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