Gita Mody

Thoracic Surgeon

[Gita Mody @gitamody]

@PCPClab @UofAlabama @UNC_SOM Thank you #UABCT for so graciously hosting me! I really enjoyed meeting the wonderful residents and fellows @uabctsresidency!

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So fun to make new connections and hang out with colleagues from UNC at ISOQOL2025! #ISOQOL #PCPClab

[Gita Mody @gitamody]

@MeganCampanyMD @PCPClab Hope #ITSOS2025 was a great learning and networking experience!

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@MeganCampanyMD @PCPClab Thank you @MeganCampanyMD for representing @UNCSurgery !

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@ElliotServaisMD @vlitlemd @STS_CTsurgery @AATSHQ @WomenInThoracic Thank you! I am so grateful for the support of my colleagues abroad and here. @UNCSurgery @UNC_GlobalSurg

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@AcademicSurgery #AASCHAT sustainable global surgery projects may also take different forms than traditional clinical surgical outcomes research. Consider studies of systems, implementation science, multidisciplinary projects to address priority diseases or populations.

[Gita Mody @gitamody]

@AcademicSurgery #AASChat great question. Close relationship with the local team and a locally driven research question will help.

[Gita Mody @gitamody]

@AcademicSurgery #AASChat hello Global Tweet Chat team! I am an academic global surgeon based at University of North Carolina and working in Malawi and Peru.

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@KickAsana good luck on your shift @KickAsana! #awschat

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@minervies @BrighamWomens and the Center for Surgery and Public Health @CSPH_BWH has a Global Health Equity in General Surgery track during the research years. #AWSchat

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@MadelineBTorres @JessicaLuc1 @minervies @SeanMartinDO Yes there are country specific regulations that should be met when practicing abroad. For short mission trips, temporary licenses might be possible. #awschat

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A5- the founder of Operation Giving Back (https://t.co/Jn8BkF5K3d) @KizCasey with us on the chat tonight has led the way for surgical society involvement in #GlobalSurgery! #awschat

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A4- time is money. know what you need and ask for it, up front. supportive partners and chairs @UNCSurgery make it possible! #GlobalSurgery #awschat

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A4- @Fogarty_NIH, @AmCollSurgeons also have research funding. #awschat

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A4- this is a challenge. put together small grants: institutional, foundation, industry, etc. rely on donations of supplies and experienced volunteers' time. #awschat

[Gita Mody @gitamody]

A3 Great question @ahalpernunc! Recurring missions with a focus on helping local surgeons achieve their goals may be one way to start. Surgical capacity building programs embedded in local non-profit healthcare service organizations e.g. @PIH are another opportunity. #awschat

[Gita Mody @gitamody]

Q3 Residents and Attendings: @TeamHeartRwanda for service and local trianing/capacity building. #awschat

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Responding to local physician and patient needs is very important. Training in surgical practice is one of the greatest contributions we can make globally. #awschat

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Q2- Health including surgical care is a human right! Surgery is an integral part of a strong health system. #GlobalSurgery #awschat

[Gita Mody @gitamody]

Wonderful to see so much interest from students and others in #Globalsurgery! The field has evolved over time with a variety of opportunities to get involved. #awschat