Laurie Sauerwein, MS, MScPH, RD, presents "Tackling Malnutrition in Medical Missions: Practical Tips to Improve Outcomes." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Opioid-Minimizing Acute Pain Control in Low Resource Settings
Eric Kramer, DNAP, CRNA, FNP-C, presents "Opioid-Minimizing Acute Pain Control in Low Resource Settings." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Strengthening Systems Through Strategy and Collaboration
Dr. Perry Jensen presents "Strengthening Systems Through Strategy and Collaboration" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Training Christian Surgeons: An Answer to the Surgical Need in Africa?
Dr. Dieudonne Lemfuka presents "Training Christian Surgeons: An Answer to the Surgical Need in Africa?" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Successful Medical Education in Developing Countries
Dr. Bruce Steffes presents "Successful Medical Education in Developing Countries." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Protocol 2020 – Blood Borne Pathogen Update
Dr. Steven Hagen presents "Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Protocol 2020 - Blood Borne Pathogen Update." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Surgery in Africa for the Next Generation
Dr. William (Bill) Rhodes presents, "Surgery in Africa for the Next Generation." … [Read more...]
Webinar: COVID-19: Where Are We Going?
Dr. James Brown, Melanie Wubs, and Ben O'Neil present "COVID-19: Where Are We Going?" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Top Ten Papers on Global Child Health
Dr. Phil Fischer presents, "Top Ten Papers on Global Child Health." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Our COVID-19 Response in New York and Italy
Dr. Lance Plyler, Dr. Linda Mobula, and Ben O'Neil, MPH, present "Our COVID-19 Response in New York and Italy." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis
Dr. Jon Fielder presents "Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Medical Professionals: Identifying and Assisting Victims of Trafficking
Barry Jessen presents "Medical Professionals: Identifying and Assisting Victims of Trafficking." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Surgical Subspecialty Groups: Orthopedics
Webinar: Ophthalmology in the Developing World
Webinar: Developing Resilience In The Face Of Difficult Medical Missions
By Curtis Cosby
Tim Mosher presents "Developing Resilience In The Face Of Difficult Medical Missions" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Basic Urology with Limited Resources
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Dan Bohl presents "Basic Urology with Limited Resources" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Direction in Global Medicine
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. David Klink presents "Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine Direction in Global Medicine" We are excited to have Dr. David Klink join us for this month’s presentation. He is currently the Program Director for Global Medicine at Liberty University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. We encourage program participants who are interested in global medical … [Read more...]
Webinar: Medical Education In Missions: Discipling Future Leaders
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Bruce Dahlman presents "Medical Education In Missions: Discipling Future Leaders" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Pearls and Pitfalls to Practicing Anesthesia in Resource Poor Environments
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Greg Sund presents "Pearls and Pearls to Practicing Anesthesia in Resource Poor Environments" … [Read more...]
Webinar: EFAST Pathology
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Jordan Rupp presents "EFAST Pathology" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Common Mistakes in OR Design
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Bruce Steffes presents "Common Mistakes in OR Design" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Bedside Ultrasound in Pediatric Emergency Care: Shock and Pneumonia
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Mark Piehl presents "Bedside Ultrasound in Pediatric Emergency Care: Shock and Pneumonia" … [Read more...]
Webinar: The Journey of the SIGN Nail
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Lewis Zirkle presents "The Journey of the SIGN Nail" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Mobile Medical Clinics Triumphs and Pitfalls
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Joe Lamb presents "Mobile Medical Clinics Triumphs and Pitfalls" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Closed Treatment of Common Fractures and Dislocations
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Dylan Nugent presents "Closed Treatment of Common Fractures and Dislocations" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Respiratory Therapy in Mission Hospitals
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Bryant Ward presents "Respiratory Therapy in Mission Hospitals" … [Read more...]
Webinar: A Call to International Surgical Education
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Keir Thelander presents "A Call to International Surgical Education" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Diphtheria in a Refugee Setting: Bangladesh 2018
By Curtis Cosby
Dr. Andrew Doyle presents "Diphtheria in a Refugee Setting: Bangladesh 2018" … [Read more...]
Webinar: Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies in Iraq
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded August 8, 2018 -- Kelly Nau and Julie Tanaka, MPH, MBA, present "Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies in Iraq." … [Read more...]
Webinar: From VVF to Preventing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded July 11, 2018 -- Dr. Andy Norman presents "From VVF to Preventing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Operating Outside Your Surgical Training Comfort Zone
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded June 13, 2018 -- Dr. Mike Chupp presents "Operating Outside Your Surgical Training Comfort Zone." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Overview: Theory and Practical Application
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded May 9, 2018 -- Megan Vitek presents "Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Overview: Theory and Practical Application." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Triage and Patient Flow Management in the Emergency Field Hospital
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded April 25, 2018 -- Tim Mosher, FNP, presents "Triage and Patient Flow Management in the Emergency Field Hospital." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Burn Care with Limited Resources
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded April 11, 2018 -- Dr. Michael Cheatham presents "Burn Care with Limited Resources." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Tuberculosis- Treatment Challenges in Humanitarian Crises
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded February 14, 2018 -- Dr. Jeremy Fowler and Casey Diener, RN present "Tuberculosis: Treatment Challenges in Humanitarian Crises" … [Read more...]
Webinar: The Myth that Safe Abortions Save Lives
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded January 10, 2018 -- Dr. Christina Francis presents "The Medical and Psychological Complications of Abortion: The Myth that Safe Abortions Save Lives." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Laboratory Services at the Samaritan’s Purse Emergency Field Hospital
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded December 13, 2017 -- Barbara Rash presents "Laboratory Services at the Samaritan's Purse Emergency Field Hospital." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Treating Non-Communicable Diseases During Humanitarian Emergencies
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded November 8, 2017 -- Dr. Linda Mobula presents "Treating Non-Communicable Diseases During Humanitarian Emergencies." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Primary Health Care and Emerging Infectious Diseases
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded October 11, 2017 -- Dr. Richard Lane presents "Primary Health Care and Emerging Infectious Diseases." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Disaster Response Preparedness on the Mission Field
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded September 13, 2017 -- Dr. Aaron Kelley presents "Disaster Response Preparedness on the Mission Field." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Emerging Infectious Diseases
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded August 9, 2017 -- Dr. Colleen Kraft presents "Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Role of Hospital and Public Health Laboratories." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Medical Education in the Developing World
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded July 19, 2017 -- Dr. Roger Holland presents "Medical Education in the Developing World". … [Read more...]
Webinar: Trauma Surgery in a Tent Hospital
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded June 21, 2017 -- For his safety, our speaker presents under the pseudonym "Dr. Joel Jackson," MD, MPH, and discusses "Trauma Surgery in a War-Torn Context: Experiences from a Tent Hospital". … [Read more...]
Webinar: Post-Ebola Syndrome
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded May 10, 2017 -- Dr. Linda Mobula presents "Post-Ebola Syndrome: Post-Viral Sequelae Among Survivors of Ebola Virus Disease." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Disaster Response Nursing in Iraq
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded Apr 12, 2017 -- Joany McDougall, RN BSN, presents "Disaster Response Nursing in Iraq." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Cholera Lessons from Haiti
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded Mar 8, 2017 -- Dr. Steve Haverly presents "Cholera: Lessons from Haiti." … [Read more...]
Webinar: New Sepsis Definitions and Guidelines
Recorded Feb 8, 2017 -- Dr. Burton Lee presents an "Update on Sepsis: New Definitions and Management Guidelines." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Breastfeeding in Limited-Resource Settings
Recorded Jan 11, 2017 -- Julie Tanaka, MPH, MBA, Senior International Nutrition Advisor for Samaritan's Purse presents "Breastfeeding in Limited-Resource Settings: What Every Clinician Needs to Know." Presented in partnership Christian Connections for International Health. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Medical Interventions in Humanitarian Emergencies
Recorded Dec 14, 2016 -- Dr. Nathalie MacDermott presents "To Respond or Not to Respond? Assessing Medical Interventions in Disaster and Humanitarian Emergencies." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage in Limited Resource Settings
Recorded Nov 9, 2016 -- Dr. Allan Sawyer presents "The Management of Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage in Limited Resource Settings." Dr. Sawyer has 25 years of experience as an obstetrician/gynecologist and has served in multiple countries including Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Togo and Cameroon. … [Read more...]
Webinar: The Case for Global Surgery
Recorded Oct 12, 2016 -- Dr. Andrew Huang presents "Operating Theatre: The Case for Global Surgery." How does surgery fit into the bigger picture of global health and the global burden of disease? How do we justify the cost-benefit ratio? … [Read more...]
Webinar: Holistic Health…What does it mean?
Recorded Sept 14, 2016 -- Dr. Suzie Snyder presents lessons learned on the true meaning of Holistic Health during her 14 years of service as a medical missionary in Kenya overseeing 7 bush clinics providing health care access to the Maasai people. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Will Leprosy Be Eradicated?
Recorded Aug 10, 2016 -- Dr. Lance Plyler presents "Leprosy: From Antiquity to Eradication," a comprehensive overview of the disease from diagnosis to treatment, and the very real possibility of eradication in the not-too-distant future. Dr. Plyer is joined by special guest, Dr. Paul Saunderson from American Leprosy Missions, for further discussion. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Recorded July 13, 2016 -- Dr. Tom Sanderson presents "Complex Humanitarian Emergencies." … [Read more...]
Ecuador Earthquake: Emergency Field Hospital Deployment
How Samaritan's Purse Transformed an Empty Field into a Hospital … [Read more...]
Webinar: Managing Pediatric Malnutrition
Recorded June 8, 2016 -- Dr. Phil Fischer from Mayo Clinic presents on the "Management of Malnutrition in Children" including the evaluation and treatment of protein energy malnutrition--marasmus and kwashiorkor. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Pediatric Heart Disease – Lessons Learned in Kenya
Recorded May 11, 2016 -- Dr. Mary Taylor from the University of Mississippi Medical Center presents "Pediatric Heart Surgery in East Africa: Rheumatic Heart Disease and Congenital Heart Disease." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Global Neonatal Health – Status and Strategies
Recorded April 13, 2016 -- Dr. Martha Carlough from UNC Chapel Hill and IntraHealth International presents "Global Neonatal Health: Status and Strategies." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Zika Virus Update
Recorded Mar 9, 2016 -- Epidemiologist, Dr. Tom Wood, presents an important update on the Zika virus outbreak. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Cost-Effective Care in Resource-Limited Settings
Recorded Feb 10, 2016 -- Dr. Stephen Merry from Mayo Clinic presents "Cost-Effective Care in Resource-Limited Settings." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Malaria Then and Now
By Curtis Cosby
Recorded November 20, 2015 -- Dr. Richard Lane, Director of Liberty University's Public Health Program, presents "Malaria Then and Now: The Ever Changing World for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Plasmodium." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Dr. Kent Brantly – Ebola and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Recorded Aug 12, 2015 -- Dr. Kent Brantly, medical missionary and survivor of the deadly Ebola virus, presents an update on relevant clinical issues regarding Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and shares his personal account of the start of the Ebola epidemic in Liberia. … [Read more...]
Webinar: African Sleeping Sickness
Recorded June 11, 2014 -- Dr. James Foulkes presents "African Sleeping Sickness (Trypanosomiasis)" diagnosis and treatment. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Sepsis and Septic Shock in Resource Limited Settings
Recorded May 14, 2014 -- Dr. Burton Lee presents "Evidence-Based Care of Patients with Severe Sepsis" on lessons learned while treating sepsis and septic shock in resource-limited settings. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Orthopedics in the Developing World
By jgreen
Recorded April 23, 2014 -- Dr. Leland McCluskey presents "Orthopedics in the Developing World" including lessons learned following the 2010 Haiti Earthquake response. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Obstetrics in the Tropics
Recorded Jan 8, 2014 -- Dr. Paul Jarrett, Jr., presents "Obstetrics in the Tropics" on the challenges and treatment options new mothers and their caregivers face in low resource settings. Topics covered include PIH, placenta previa, hemorrhage, obstructed labor, Malaria during pregnancy, and more. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Wound Care in Resource Limited Settings
Recorded Dec 11, 2013 -- Dr. Louis L. Carter, Jr., FACS, world-renown hand surgeon and plastic surgeon presents "Wound Care in Resource Limited Settings" brilliantly covering the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Lessons Learned Using Belief Prioritization in Bolivia
Recorded Nov 13, 2013 -- Tom Davis, MPH, presents lessons gleaned from his years of experience with Food for the Hungry in "Spiritual and Other Beliefs and Their Correlation with Behavior: A Study from Bolivia." More resources by Tom Davis. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Simple Diseases that Kill – Children in the Developing World
Recorded Oct 16, 2013 -- Dr. Tom Wood presents "Children in the Developing World: Simple Diseases that Kill." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Repairing Congenital Heart Defects
Recorded Oct 2, 2013 -- Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. J.R. Bockhoven, presents lessons learned working with the Samaritan's Purse Children's Heart Project and the basics of Tetralogy of Fallot. Learn more about this program. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Ruth Bell River Boat Medical Outreach in Bolivia
Recorded Sept 18, 2013 -- Dr. Lance Plyler recounts his experiences on the Ruth Bell River Boat medical outreach in Bolivia and encourages medical personnel interested in serving to contact Samaritan's Purse World Medical Mission. … [Read more...]
Webinar: The History of Samaritan’s Purse Emergency Medical Response
Recorded Sept 11, 2013 -- Samaritan's Purse VP, Ken Isaacs, presents "The History of Emergency Medical Response" at Samaritan's Purse that led to the formation of our current Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) structure and best practices. … [Read more...]
Webinar: The Role of Faith on the Medical Mission Field
Recorded Sept 2, 2013 -- Dr. Chase Miller reflects on her service at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya as she presents "Serving Through Weakness" on the intersection of faith, medicine, and miracles. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Community-Based Approaches to Improve Maternal-Child Health
Recorded Aug 7, 2013 -- Dr. Henry Perry from Johns Hopkins presents on "Community-Based Approaches to Improve Maternal-Child Health." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Female Genital Mutilation – A Continuing Practice in Gender-Based Violence
Recorded July 31, 2013 -- Mary Lou Fisher, RN, MSN, NP, presents "Female Genital Mutilation: A Continuing Practice in Gender-Based Violence." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Using Bible Stories to Teach Health
Recorded July 24, 2013 -- Dr. Di Mathews with Wycliffe presents "Using Bible Stories to Teach Health: Things My Papuan Friends Have Taught Me." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Christianity and Medicine – Sharing Your Faith in the Field
Recorded July 17, 2013 -- Dr. Tom Wood presents "Faith and Medicine: Sharing Your Faith on the Mission Field." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Values-Based Training for Physicians
Recorded July 10, 2013 -- Dr. Mitch Duininck from Hope Partnerships International presents "Values-Based Training for Physicians." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Saving Lives – Treatment of Acute Diarrhea
Recorded July 3, 2013 -- Dr. Lance Plyler presents "Saving Lives: Treatment of Acute Diarrhea." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Sustainability in Public Health and Charitable Organizations
Dr. Bruce Steffes presents "Is Sustainability Sustainable? Sustainability in Public Health and Charitable Institutions" in two parts. Part 1 Recorded June 26, 2013 -- Part 2 Recorded September 4, 2013 -- … [Read more...]
Webinar: An Overview of Vitamin A Deficiency and Clinical Disease
Recorded June 19, 2013 -- Dr. Linda Mobula presents "An Overview of Vitamin A Deficiency and Clinical Disease." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Pediatric Surgery – Lessons Learned in Kenya
Recorded June 12, 2013 -- Dr. David Hoover presents "Pediatric Surgery: Lessons Learned from 20 Years in Kenya." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Post-exposure Prophylaxis for Health Workers
Recorded June 5, 2013 -- Dr. Lance Plyler presents "Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)" on the risks and treatment options for health workers while treating patients with HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Family Planning – A Neglected Lifesaving Intervention
Recorded May 29, 2013 -- Dr. Henry Mosley, Professor Emeritus from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, presents "Family Planning: A Neglected Lifesaving Intervention." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Overview of Pediatrics in the Developing World
Recorded May 22, 2013 -- Dr. Charles Miller presents "An Overview of Pediatrics in the Developing World" covering the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of childhood diseases including neonatal tetanus, congenital syphilis, measles, mumps, varicella, malaria and many more. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Evaluation and Management of Seizures in the Developing World
Recorded May 15, 2013 -- Dr. Pam Follett presents "Evaluation and Management of Seizures in the Developing World." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Access to Healthcare for Disabled Children in Developing Countries
Recorded May 8, 2013 -- Dr. Richard Bransford presents "Disabled Children: Access to Healthcare in Developing Countries." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Pneumonia – Caring for Children in Developing Countries
Recorded May 1, 2013 -- Dr. Phil Fischer from Mayo Clinic presents "Pneumonia: Caring for Kids with Fever and Respiratory Distress in Developing Countries." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Improving Maternal-Child Health and Nutrition – Lessons from Bolivia
Recorded April 17, 2013 -- Daniel Zeidan presents "Lessons from Bolivia: An Integrated Model for Improving Maternal-Child Health and Nutrition." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Recorded April 10, 2013 -- Dr. Lance Plyler presents "Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Palliative Medicine in the Developing World
Recorded March 27, 2013 -- Dr. Ivan Stewart presents "Palliative Medicine in the 'Third' World." … [Read more...]
Webinar: The Child Survival Initiative
Recorded March 20, 2013 -- Dr. Tom Wood presents "The Child Survival Initiative and the Village Samaritan Program" on the importance of trained community health workers in resource-limited settings. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Nutrition 101 for Field Practitioners
Recorded March 13, 2013 -- Julie Tanaka, Senior International Nutrition Advisor, presents "Nutrition 101 for Field Practitioners." … [Read more...]
Webinar: Schistosomiasis – Diagnosis and Treatment
By jgreen
Recorded Mar 12, 2014 -- Dr. Lance Plyler presents on the diagnosis and treatment of schistosomiasis, the third most devastating tropical disease worldwide. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Samaritan’s Purse Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Response – Lessons Learned
By jgreen
Recorded Feb 12, 2014 -- Dr. Lance Plyler and team present lessons learned from the Samaritan's Purse response to the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in Nov 2013. … [Read more...]
Webinar: Cholera Epidemic Response
Recorded Mar 7, 2013 -- Dr. Linda Mobula presents "A Comparison of the Cholera Epidemic in Haiti with the Post-Genocide Cholera Epidemic in Goma, Zaire." … [Read more...]