ASGE Global Spotlight - Global Health Endoscopic Care in Resource-Limited Health Care Settings: Our Experience in Guatemala

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Video Summary

The video is a recorded webinar titled "Global Health Endoscopic Care in Resource-Limited Healthcare Settings: Our Experience in Guatemala." The webinar is part of the ASG Global Spotlight series and features Dr. Brian Sauer, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia Healthcare System, and Dr. Michael Daugherty, part of the team at the Rex Digestive Healthcare. The webinar discusses their experience with providing endoscopic care in Guatemala, which is a resource-limited healthcare setting. They talk about the challenges and barriers they faced, such as obtaining equipment and setting up the endoscopy unit. They also discuss the types of cases they have encountered and the need for endoscopic services in the region. The webinar emphasizes the importance of global health initiatives and the potential for gastroenterologists to contribute to improving healthcare and achieving health equity worldwide. The presenters share their insights and experiences as a guide for others interested in establishing similar programs. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session and encourages ASGE members to get involved in the program. Overall, the webinar provides valuable information and highlights the efforts and impact of providing endoscopic care in resource-limited settings.

Keywords

Global Health

Endoscopic Care

Resource-Limited Healthcare Settings

Guatemala

ASG Global Spotlight

Dr. Brian Sauer

Dr. Michael Daugherty

Challenges

Barriers