The Emory Global Perioperative Alliance (EGPA) is a student-led, faculty-supervised organization within Emory University School of Medicine whose mission is to provide essential surgical services, engage in collaborative educational efforts, and assist in local healthcare capacity building in under-resourced communities around the world. Our team consists of faculty from General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, and Anesthesia, and participation spans across the Emory School of Medicine and Emory Healthcare system.
Our team will return to Huehuetenango, Guatemala, in June 2024 to perform much-needed surgical care, engage in collaborative medical education with local physicians and our partner medical school, La Universidad Rafael Landivar, and build local healthcare capacity through research, training, and patient care. We will run two full operating rooms for general and gynecologic surgery, one operating room for ophthalmologic procedures, and one procedure room for minor procedures under local anesthesia. In addition, we will have a screening clinic, recovery ward, and lodging for patients. Our efforts aim to continue developing surgical capacity in Guatemala's highlands and address the immense burden of undertreated disease in the region.
Our mission relies entirely on the support of generous donors like you. Your contribution directly funds our upcoming surgical trip to Huehuetenango, Guatemala by covering travel expenses, logistics, staffing, medications, surgical instruments, and comprehensive patient care. Your support ensures our team’s safety and success on this journey.
By giving, you become an indispensable part of our humanitarian and educational endeavor. Join us in furthering Emory's commitment to shaping the future of healthcare both locally and abroad. Your support empowers our team and the communities we serve, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the operating room. Together, we can make healthcare accessible and transformative for those in need.
