Medical College of Wisconsin Global Health Efforts in Asia
Collaboration in Asia & East Africa
Dr. Thakrar has collaboration in Myanmar, Bhutan, India, Vietnam, Philippines, and Madagascar.
Orthopaedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery supports education and patient care capacity building for the Bhutanese orthopaedic surgeon responsible for developing their country’s first residency program.
Congenital Heart Surgery
Dr. Mitchell and team, including Dr. Hoffman, have traveled to Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia to perform open and closed pediatric cardiac surgery.
Tumor Specimen Review
The Division of Pediatric Pathology, including Drs. Jarzembowski, Parsons, and Leventaki, reviews solid tumor and leukemia/lymphoma cases from Angkor Children's Hospital; these efforts are coordinated by Dr. Tetzlaff.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Dr. Mark Simms participates in an active behavioral and developmental faculty exchange with several Centers in China (Shanghai Children’s Medical Center/Jiao Tong University and Chongqing Children’s Hospital). He consults on patients and lectures regularly. An “Intensive Training Course for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians” was held at MCW in September 2012 where 9 Chinese DPB specialists attended and 23 MCW faculty members participated in the course.
Global Emergency Medicine
Dr. Hargarten provides ongoing consultancy services in Injury Prevention and Emergency Medical Systems development with medical colleagues in Shanghai.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Simms is the faculty lead for the affiliation agreement between MCW and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai, China. Signed in 2014, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and training cooperation between faculty, staff, physicians, residents, and students from both institutions in the fields of emergency medicine, behavioral pediatrics, and other related fields.
Botanical Treatments in Pre Malignancy
Dr. Stoner is in collaboration with colleagues in Beijing to investigate the influence of berries on pre malignant lesions in the human esophagus.
Second Intensive Conference for Chinese Developmental Pediatricians (August 10-17, 2016)
Dr. Simms was the faculty lead for a week-long intensive course held at MCW's campus that focused on diagnosis and treatment of children with language disorders for 9 Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians from the People's Republic of China. The invited faculty included members of MCW's Department of Pediatrics and Children's Wisconsin, the University of Illinois-Champagne, University of Texas-Dallas, and visiting speech-language pathologists from Vancouver, Canada.
Neural Basis of Drug Abuse
Dr. Shi-Jiang Li collaborates with colleagues at Beijing University and Nanjing Southeast University on an NIH funded project that investigates the drug abuse of heroin users. He has produced six academic papers about the project.
Guangxi Center for International Exchange of Personnel-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Mathews is the faculty lead for the institutional affiliation agreement between MCW and the Guangxi Center for International Exchange of Personnel and MCW. Signed in 2017, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and research partnerships between faculty, residents, and students from both institutions with special emphasis on radiology.
Forum for Enhancement of Management in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Drs. Lyon and Liu conduct educational lectures for clinicians and review cases in order to enhance the management of Cerebral Palsy in children.
Collaborative Research
Dr. Jacobs engages in collaborative research with colleagues at Harbin Medical University and Medical University-Daqing resulting in co-authorship on scholarly publications.
Hainan Medical University – MCW Memorandum of Understanding
Dr. Hargarten is the lead on the memorandum of agreement between Hainan Medical University and MCW. Signed in 2017, this agreement lays the groundwork to stimulate scientific cooperation and strengthen research, teaching and patient care, broaden international experiences, and promote cross-cultural knowledge.
Collaboration in Asia & East Africa
Dr. Thakrar has collaboration in Myanmar, Bhutan, India, Vietnam, Philippines, and Madagascar.
Collaboration with Christian Medical College
Drs. Shekar Kurpad and Aditya Vedantam collaborated with the Christian Medical College and a hospital in Vellore, India to observe and learn from Grand Rounds and Resident Rotation.
Mentoring in India
Dr. Ranjan Dash is jointly mentoring undergraduate and graduate students at Sastra University on metabolic dysfunction and cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Observership in Pulmonary and Critical Care
Dr. Ramalingam leads the observership in pulmonary, critical care, and interventional pulmonology at Froedtert Hospital for trainees from India.
Devdaya Charitable Trust Mega Eye Camp
Dr. Costakos provided medical and surgical eye care to people in a remote area in India. They saw 1500 patients in a 1 week camp and provided surgery to as many cases as possible. They worked with other physicians to share techniques and practices. In addition, they held a conference where they provided educational and case presentations and met with a government official to discuss preventative care for blinding eye conditions.
Pediatric GI Training and Dysmotility Training in India
Dr. Sood has helped to collaborate with SG Postgraduate Institute in Lucknow, India to establish a professional training exchange and motility lab. This partnership will help creating joint patient evaluation protocols and research. As of August 2011, Lucknow is the only center in India providing Peds GI fellowship training. The pediatric motility center is the first of its kind in India. Also, there are junior faculty from Medcity Hospital, New Delhi coming to train with them in motility, as Dr. Sood will be setting up a pediatric motility laboratory in New Delhi.
Pediatrics and Neonatology Training
Dr. Rama Bhat trains nurses and post graduate students in Pediatrics and fellows in Neonatology. Dr. Bhat has also served as an external examiner for postgraduate students for the past two years.
M4 Elective in Kolkata, India
Dr. Dua Leads this M4 elective in partnership with Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Institute of Gastroscience. It offers an experience in academic medicine clinical care in which students chose the services they wish to rotate on. Dr. Dua also leads the M4 elective in Nagpur, India.
M4 Elective in Nagpur, India
Dr. Dua Leads this M4 elective in partnership with the Midas Institute of Gastroenterology. It offers the opportunity to evaluate and manage common/uncommon GI related problems unique to low-income countries. Dr. Dua also leads the M4 elective in Kolkata, India.
Midas Multispecialty Hospital-MCW Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Dua provides advanced endoscopy training and clinical advising and trains their physicians, provides case discussions and lectures. He is the faculty lead for the affiliation agreement between MCW and Midas Multispecialty Hospital in Nagpur, India. Signed in 2012, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational exchanges between faculty, residents, fellows of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. It may be extended to medical students in the future. Dr. Dua is also the faculty lead at Apollo Gleneageles Hospitals Institute of Gastroscience in Kolkata, India.
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals Institute of Gastroscience-MCW Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Dua is the faculty lead for the affiliation agreement between MCW and Apollo Gleneageles Hospitals Institute of Gastroscience in Kolkata, India. Signed in 2013, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational exchanges between faculty, fellows of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and medical students. Dr. Dua is also the faculty lead at in Midas Multispecialty Hospital in Nagpur, India.
M4 Elective in Vellore, India
Dr. Longo leads this M4 elective in partnership with Christian Medical College Vellore. It offers an experience in academic medicine clinical care in which students chose the services they wish to rotate on. He is also the faculty lead for this affiliation agreement which also includes MCW faculty leaders from dermatology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology and hosting Indian healthcare professionals on our campus for short-term continuing medical education offerings.
ATLS/PALS Training and Service in Northern Iraq/Kurdistan
Dr. Siddiqui provided ATLS and PALS training for first year graduates from the University of Dohuk who are assigned to battle torn areas for their first year of service and assisted with surgical cases from the local refugee (Iraqi/Kurdish/Syrian) population.
Pediatric Pancreatitis and Exocrine Function
Dr. Steven Werlin is currently researching pancreatitis and exocrine function in Israeli children.
Mortalin Expression
Dr. Jong-In Park collaborates with Zvi Fishelson, PhD from Tel Aviv University, Israel to determine whether mortalin can be a less invasive biomarker for PDAC in patient sera.
Study of Stress
Collaborates with Dr. Irit Akirav from the Haifa University to study the effects of early life stress and traumatic stress on the brain. In particular, they are employing animal models of depression and PTSD. This is highly relevant to individuals who suffer from distress, including those with little access to appropriate health care.
Explore Object-Based Attention in Humans and Fish
Dr. Adam Greenberg is collaborating with a local researcher. They have received a grant from the US-Israel Binational Science Foundation to explore object-based attention in humans and Archer fish.
Israel Institute of Technology-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Gutterman is the faculty lead for the institutional affiliation agreement between MCW and Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. Signed in 2010, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and research partnerships between faculty, residents, and students from both institutions.
Pediatric Prototype
Dr. Frank Pintar is collaborating with Honda’s research and development team to create a prototype of a pediatric crash dummy.
International Collaborations
Dr. Adsay is a prominent GI pathologist who has ongoing research and education initiatives with international partners.
Relationship with Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Dr. Ahmed Obeidat has been a key faculty member to introduce the Jordan Delegation from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) and the leaders of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Obeidat is part of a research collaboration with (JUST) and numerous publishing’s in regard to multiple sclerosis. Dr. Obeidat is also part of being the first and corresponding author in regard to national telemedicine program in the Kingdom of Jordan-Editorial.
Observership in Pulmonary and Critical Care
Dr. Ramalingam leads the observership in pulmonary, critical care, and interventional pulmonology at Froedtert Hospital for trainees from Jordan.
Osteoporosis
Dr. Blank is collaborating with local experts to teach the International Society for Clinical Densitometry's course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2017. This trip is in association with the Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies meeting and negotiations are underway to teach the course in the Philippines during the same trip.
Collaboration in Asia & East Africa
Dr. Thakrar has collaboration in Myanmar, Bhutan, India, Vietnam, Philippines, and Madagascar.
Education for Vascular Surgery and Trauma care
Drs. Klinger, Beckman, and Malinowski work to explore surgical education at Kathmandu University Medical School and at Dhulikhel Hospital and service opportunities inclusive of research on wound complications at both Rukum District Village Hospital. The focus is on improving, teaching and education for vascular surgery and trauma care as there is now 10 vascular surgeons for the country.
Emergency Medicine Protocol Development and Implementation through simulation in Nepal
Dr. Sonnenberg continues to work on Emergency Medicine Protocol Development and Implementation through simulation in Nepal with Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Nepal and Dhulikhel Hospital. This partnership aims to improve the quality of emergency medical care and patient safety in the ED in Nepal. Main objective is to develop evidence-based protocols feasible for local settings for the treatment of emergency conditions and to design a high-quality and sustainable simulation-based medical training program for medical/paramedical staff in their routine environment in KUSMS ED. Deliberate practice will also promote the detection of any latent safety threats in the ED and remediate them for patient safety and quality improvement.
Neurosurgical Care Capacity
Dr. Nathan Zwagerman is helping build a Neurosurgical Care Capacity in Nepal.
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Thapa is the faculty lead for the institutional affiliation agreement between MCW and the Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences in Dhulikhel, Nepal. Signed in 2013, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and research partnerships between faculty, residents, and students from both institutions.
Developing an Internal Medicine Residency Program at Patan Health Sciences Academy
The Patan Health Sciences Academy is committed to training Nepali doctors. With a Nepali internist partner, Dr. MacKinney has developed their internal medicine residency program.
M4 Elective in Kathmandu, Nepal
Dr. MacKinny leads this M4 elective in partnership with Dhulikhel and Patan Hospitals. Dhulikhel Hospital is a rural clinical experience of providing primary medical care to local Nepalese and making rounds. Patan Hospital is an urban clinical experience of providing primary medical care to local Nepalese and making rounds.
Patan Academy of Health Sciences-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. MacKinney is the faculty lead for the institutional affiliation agreement between MCW and the Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Kathmandu, Nepal. Signed in 2013, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and research partnerships between faculty, residents, and students from both institutions.
Bilateral Exchange of Surgical Education and Training
Since 2017, Dr. Klinger has partnered to advance surgical education and patient care enhancements at both Rukum District Village Hospital and Kathmandu University Dhulikhel Hospital.
Implementing pharmaceutical care in Nepalese patients receiving hemodialysis
Dr. Gharibian is exploring the feasibility of the MCW School of Pharmacy implementing a pharmacy-driven and medication-focused service to the general care of Nepali patients receiving hemodialysis. This service would be implemented at Patan Hospital near Kathmandu and would serve as a potential site for teaching pharmacy students in a global health elective.
Observership in Pulmonary and Critical Care
Dr. Ramalingam leads the observership in pulmonary, critical care, and interventional pulmonology at Froedtert Hospital for trainees from Pakistan.
Collaboration in Asia & East Africa
Dr. Thakrar has collaboration in Myanmar, Bhutan, India, Vietnam, Philippines, and Madagascar.
Philippine Medical Association
Dr. Cruz is actively fundraising for a clinical global engagement scheduled for February 2023.
Head and Neck Surgical Care
Dr. Long provides head and neck surgical care to adult and pediatric individuals in Aklan Province in rural Philippines. Collaborates with young local otolaryngologists. He also oversees MCW medical student and resident education.
Rizal-MacArthur Medical Foundation Surgical Mission 2016
Dr. Long participated in a surgical mission to the Ibajay District Hospital in Ibajay, Philippines that provided head and neck surgical care.
University of Philippines, Philippines Hospital-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Kron is the faculty lead for the institutional affiliation agreement between MCW and the University of Philippines, Philippines Hospital in Manila, Philippines. Signed in 2013, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and research partnerships between faculty, residents, and students from both institutions in the areas.
Outreach Clinics - Gait and Human Motion Analysis (Manila, Philippines)
Dr. Harris is the faculty lead for this activity which to date, that has set up 3 outreach labs that are being actively maintained to: a) support better orthopaedic and rehabilitative care of children with orthopaedic disabilities and b) to provide support for collaborative clinical research. Labs have been established at the Club Noel Children's Hospital in Cali, Colombia, Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila, and Shriners Hospital for Children in Mexico City. Each lab has a 3D motion analysis system that has been designed and validated for assessment of lower extremity kinematics during gait. This data is used for surgical and rehabilitative planning and follow up. The Manila laboratory also has a wheelchair mobility assessment system based on markerless technology to monitor manual wheelchair operation for rehabilitation, training and performance. Support for the labs is provided by the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Engineering Center (OREC) which is part of the new Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (MU/MCW) and a long standing collaboration with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MCW.
Mortalin Expression
Dr. Jong-In Park collaborates with Young Joo Park, MD, PhD, from Seoul National University, Korea to determine gene expression programs required for mortalin expression in thyroid cancer.
Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Choi is the faculty lead for the institutional affiliation agreement between MCW and the Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine in Wonju, South Korea. Signed in 2014, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and research partnerships between faculty, residents, and students from both institutions particularly in the area of liver and other solid organ transplantation.
International Medical Education
Prior to coming to MCW, Dr. Choi was the Chair of Cardiology & Internal Medicine at Ajou University School of Medicine, in Suwon, South Korea. He maintains relationships with students and faculty at Ajou and continues to secure reciprocal learning opportunities for students and faculty at MCW and Ajou University.
Medical Education Project
Dr. Choi engages in teaching and learning opportunities for medical students, and trainees from medical schools in Korea, China, and Nepal.
M4 Elective in South Korea
Dr. Kim leads this M4 elective in partnership with Seoul National University Hospital. It has a transplant surgery focus on live liver donor transplantation for patients suffering from irreversible end organ failure.
Transplantation Surgery Education and Training Opportunities
Dr. Kim facilitates reciprocal training opportunities for MCW and Seoul National University trainees and faculty to advance transplant surgery clinical care, education, and training.
Korean Statistical Society Meeting
Dr. Kim gave a presentation about group variable selection for competing risks data.
International Collaborations
Dr. Adsay is a prominent GI pathologist who has ongoing research and education initiatives with international partners.
Clinical Trials in Taiwan
Dr. Stoner collaborates with Dr. Li-Shu Wang of the Department of Medicine to initiate two trials in Taiwan to evaluate the effects of black raspberries on survival of patients following standard treatment for pancreatic and esophageal cancer.
Princess of Naradhiwas University-MCW Institutional Affiliation Agreement
Dr. Hunsaker is the faculty lead for the institutional affiliation agreement between MCW and Princess Naradhiwas University in Narathiwat, Thailand. Signed in 2015, this agreement lays the groundwork for mutually beneficial educational opportunities and research partnerships between faculty, residents, and students from both institutions.
Clinical Education
Dr. Linton developed and taught an OB/GYN curriculum with a focus on family planning to midwives practicing in Umpiem Refugee Camp on the Thai/Myanmar border. It was a combination of lectures, hands-on didactics, and in-clinic observation.
Scientific Advisory Board of Anatomy: An International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy
Dr. Bolender was appointed to the advisory board for the journal Anatomy: An International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, which is the official journal of the Turkish Society of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy.
International Collaborations
Dr. Adsay is a prominent GI pathologist who has ongoing research and education initiatives with international partners.
Collaboration in Asia & East Africa
Dr. Thakrar has collaboration in Myanmar, Bhutan, India, Vietnam, Philippines, and Madagascar.
International NGO
Dr. Vaughn is promoting health education by bi-directional clinical shadowing opportunities and clinical cross-education.