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Basic Requirements
Anesthesiologist holding a FRCPC or equivalent licence
Commit time that is reflective of the program
Vaccines and infectious disease prophylaxis - Curriculum Outline Chapter 7
Follow travel the Canadian travel advisory - Travelling Advisories
Global Health Competencies
Have read and reflected on the topics that surround the global burden of surgical disease and the role of anesthesia within described in the curriculum and the following link: Lancet Article
Consider reading pre-selected literature that is pertinent to the trip: CASIEF.ca Article List
Understand the process of change pertinent to local health care infrastructure
Support and work with local stakeholders
Clinical Competencies
Expect potential practice differences and consider contacting previous volunteers to obtain further details. I have a plan to adapt my clinical care and clinical teaching to best match the needs of the receiving medical system.
I feel I have taken appropriate steps to familiarize myself with anesthesiology practice in the institution that I am travelling to (often a Low Resource Setting) and that I have a plan to adapt my practice for that situation. Chapter 6
Cultural Awareness Competencies
Be open to work in an area of multiple languages and dialects
Being aware of cultural differences and be supportive of such
Being aware of and accepting of potential practice differences
Teaching Competencies
Coordinate teaching with local curriculum and avoid major deviation from established program
Try to emphasize and support locally relevant clinical solutions
Do not re-iterate Canadian clinical solutions that are not relevant in other centers
Able to develop and maintain relationships developed by CASIEF
Teaching Resources
Reading material
Knowing timetable for classroom sessions
Prepared teaching resources/lectures as per curriculum schedule
Knowing teaching equipment that is available and supplement as needed
Prepared topics for clinical operating room teaching
Aware of trainee evaluation processes and forms
Consider ideas to further efficiency and quality of the training program
Medical Supplies
Stethoscope
Sterile and non-sterile gloves
OR masks and hats
Eye protection
Scrubs to last a rotation
Lab coat
Dedicated OR shoes
Flashlight
Personal Health
Travel clinic consultation
Appropriate malaria prophylaxis: Start taking as directed before the trip and continue as prescribed after the trip.
Mosquito repellent
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, sunscreen
Chronic medications that you may be taking
Consider water filter however bottled water is almost always available
Documents
Medical insurance printouts
CMPA printout
Medical license printout
Yellow fever passport and immunization record
Passport and several photocopies
Travel health clinic recommendations and precautions
Several new US 50$ bill notes in case of emergency and other money
Emergency contacts in wallet and photocopied
Other Recommendations
Don’t be fooled, it does get cold in many tropical destinations
If rainy season, bring rain gear
All other necessary clothes
Daypack for side trips
Camera (not for the OR and patients)
Spare batteries
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