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The Place of Global Education in Anesthesia

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Modern medical education frequently includes education in global health. This provides exposure to different health systems and cultures. It can lead to better understanding of the global burden of disease. Participants in global health programs may improve their cultural competence and understanding. There are many examples of global anesthesia experiences. Benefits may accrue from these that are educational and attitudinal in nature. Skills development may also improve. However, residents require proper preparation for and appropriate supervision during these rotations. There should be a well-defined curriculum with clearly stated goals and objectives. Participation in global education should include benefits for the host programs. There are many ethical issues that should be considered when developing global education activities.

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Abbreviations

AAGBI:

Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland

ABA:

American Board of Anesthesiology

ASA:

American Society of Anesthesiologists

ASA:

Australian Society of Anaesthetists

CASIEF:

Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society International Education Foundation

GAT:

Group of Anaesthetists in Training

HIV:

Human immunodeficiency virus

RCoA:

Royal College of Anaesthetists

USA:

United States of America

WEIGHT:

Working Group on Ethics Guidelines for Global Health Training

WFSA:

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

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    Elizabeth A.M. Frost

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Enright, A. (2014). The Place of Global Education in Anesthesia. In: Frost, E. (eds) Comprehensive Guide to Education in Anesthesia. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8954-2_16

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