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Operating at the Margins: Surgical Care in Underserved Indigenous Communities

This seesion will give a brief overview the current state of surgical needs and care on the Navajo reservation. It will also discuss spiritual needs and opportunities.

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How Much Money Should a Missionary Raise?

by MedicalMissions.com

Worried about asking for too much or raising too little? Here’s how experienced missionaries build a clear, sustainable support goal.

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Emergency Dental Diagnosis and Management for the Non-Dentist

by Jonathan Spenn

This lecture will serve to enlighten/empower non-dentists with some basic diagnostic & treatment skills to manage dental emergencies in a non-dental setting.

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What Is a Missionary?

by MedicalMissions.com

The word missionary gets used a lot, but what does it actually mean? Here are five traits that define the role and what missionaries really do on the ground.

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Top 10 Missionary Schools to Attend

by MedicalMissions.com

Called to missions but unsure where to train? Here are 10 solid missionary schools to choose from and what each offers.

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Cross-Cultural Communication in Medical Contexts

by Mark Topazian

Understanding how values and communication styles differ across cultures is key to succeeding internationally. That’s why training in cross-cultural communication has become commonplace in the international business world. In this session, we’ll look at 6 dimensions of cross-cultural communication and their application to medical scenarios.

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7 Mission Trips to Africa for Healthcare Workers

by MedicalMissions.com

Not sure where to start with a medical Africa mission trip? These seven organizations have structured placements for nearly every specialty.

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Of Snake Bites and Stretching the Scope of Practice at a Rural Mission Hospital

by Steve Manock

Medical missionaries are often called upon to provide care that is beyond the scope of their training and previous experience. This interactive case presentation looks at the realities of clinical decision-making in a critically ill snakebitten patient, and offers suggestions on how to navigate similar challenging situations.

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