Global Surgery at the Crossroads: Advancing Equity and Care

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In this episode of the Yale Global Health Insights podcast, host Dr. Sharon Chekijian sits down with Dr. Melanie Sion, a distinguished surgeon at the Yale School of Medicine specializing in trauma, general surgery, and surgical critical care and a lead for the Global Surgery Faculty Network (https://medicine.yale.edu/yigh/faculty-support-initiative/faculty-networks/global-surgery/) at the Yale Institute for Global Health. Dr. Sion shares her unique journey of integrating minimally invasive techniques with her passion for global health, particularly her impactful work developing surgical services in low- and middle-income countries like Malawi. Dr. Sion discusses the importance of equity in healthcare delivery, the challenges faced in global surgery, and her personal experiences navigating career, motherhood, and her commitment to improving healthcare systems. Tune in to hear Dr. Sion’s insights and watch the accompanying documentary (https://medicine.yale.edu/yigh/faculty-support-initiative/faculty-networks/global-surgery/) that highlights the journey of a surgical resident in Malawi.

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