Global Outreach

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Paris, France

Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz

The ESRA 6th World Congress on Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine in 2023 focused on global education, fostering collaboration, and promoting scientific advancements in regional anesthesia and pain medicine through cutting-edge presentations and knowledge sharing.

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Prague, Czech Republic

Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz

Dr. E. Aysu Salviz participated in the ESRA 41st Annual Congress in Prague, taking on multiple speaker and moderator roles promoting scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advancements in regional anesthesia and pain medicine.

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San Salvador, El Salvador

Dr. Maxim Wolfson

Drs. Wolfson and Wirthlin, with fellow Dr. Speltz Paiz, were invited to Zacamil Hospital in San Salvidor, El Salvador, to lead a hands-on clinical workshop in modern-day regional anesthesia practices for local residents and faculty.
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San Salvador, El Salvador

Drs. Brown-Shpigel, McCormick and Hawksworth

Three of our physicians traveled to El Salvador as part of Surgical Outreach for the Americas (SoFA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to safe surgical care in resource-limited settings.

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Sonsonate, El Salvador

Erin Herrera, CRNA, and Sara Clarkson, CRNA

Erin & Sara traveled to Sonsonate, El Salvador, with the Surgical Outreach for the Americas (SOFA) where they completed 53 hernia repairs.

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Tel Aviv, Israel

Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas

Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas traveled to Israel with American Healthcare Professionals for Medicine in Israel to study trauma care and mass casualty response.

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Vellore, India

Dr. Preeta George

Dr. Preeta George participated in ASPACON 2026 at Christian Medical College in Vellore, India, leading an 8-hour multidisciplinary simulation workshop in pediatric anesthesia and crisis resource management, and presenting on crisis leadership.

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Witten, Germany

Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz

The 3rd ESRA Witten Cadaver Workshop provided a two-day, hands-on learning experience with expert lectures and practical sessions using cadavers and live models to refine skills in regional anesthesia, focusing on ultrasound imaging and needling techniques.