Trainees of the David Nott Foundation is a group of surgical trainees, creating a community of those interested in humanitarian surgery and in support of DNF
๐ฌ We've just sent out our welcome email to all new members of the Trainees of the David Nott Foundation (TDNF) โ thank you for signing up! ๐
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๐ The healthcare crisis in conflict zones is devastating, but there is hope. We're training frontline medical professionals to save lives in the most challenging environments.
๐๐ Learn more about how we're making an impact ๐https://t.co/K2AB3sJsvs
@NottFoundation representing at the UN General Assembly. The aim of the foundation is simple - train local surgeons to deliver life saving, emergency surgical care. To achieve this, we must all work together.
๐From the 79th United Nations General Assembly, our CEO James Gough
"In conflict, surgery is the difference between life and death. We go to conflict and catastrophe zones to train the local doctors. We train them to be war doctors."
We are delighted to announce that Prof @anthonydredmond, founder of @UKMed, will be joining us at #GASOC2024 to share his breadth of experiences.
Join us ๐ https://t.co/d507fwpdVX
We are honoured to welcome Reginald Moreels to #GASOC2024 conference. ๐๐
๐Humanitarian surgeon
๐Former chairman of @msfbelgique and @MSF
๐Former Belgian Minister for International Cooperation
๐ Founder of UNICHIR project
Don't miss this session! #creatingsolutions
We are honoured to welcome Prof @mukeshkapila as Keynote Speaker for #GASOC2024! ๐๐
With extensive experience in #globalhealth, international development, humanitarian affairs & conflict, Prof will deliver invaluable insights on #creatingsolutions in a changing world.
Last chance to show off those writing skillsโour essay competition deadline is almost here! ๐
Put your pen to paper/ get typing to submit in time!
The winner will win ยฃ200, sponsored by @Assoc_Anaes!
Calling all #obstetrics & #gynae trainees worldwide ๐
Please fill in this survey by @gynaefellow to help understand OG training internationally.
This will help develop a global surgical training programme
Fill form here ๐ https://t.co/cYDF8Zxdck
๐๏ธ Limited tickets left for Doctor Theatre at the Almeida!
Peter Capaldi, Judi Dench, Lindsay Duncan, Stephen Fry, Ian McKellen, Simon Russell Beale, Imelda Staunton & our Co-Founder, Prof. David Nott, will be sharing their life & theatre experiences.
๐https://t.co/k5Qf7SDdL3
๐จ Calling all medical students!
Become a member of the Friends of David Nott Foundation student society and connect with a network committed to delivering critical medical training.
Get involved with FDNFs today! ๐ https://t.co/aUN6Jb7nj6
#GASOC2024 "Creating Solutions in a Changing World" programme is now live ๐จ๐จ
Check out the exciting line-up of experts who will be talking to us on 18-19 October, in Manchester, UK or online via @MedAllApp ๐
https://t.co/d507fwpdVX
What a busy month for our friends at @GASOC_2015. Looking forward to their conference in October! Like or comment if you'll be attending and will be coming to say hi to us at our stand!
๐จKEY DATES FOR SEPTEMBER ๐จ
๐1/9 Abstract Submission deadline for #GASOC2024
๐6/9 GASOC Travel Grant deadline
๐13/9 GASOC Essay deadline
๐14/9 GASOC #Ireland Regional Event
๐21-22/9 #frugalinnovation Hackathon
๐คฉ๐คฉ๐ฅต So much on this September!!
๐ Present your work on an international stage (abstract deadline 26/8/24)
๐ Submit your essay for a chance to win ยฃ200
๐ Attend and hear from global health experts
๐ Meet an inspiring community
Register now for #GASOC2024 ๐ https://t.co/d507fwpdVX
#creatingsolutions
2๏ธโฃ Impartiality - to carry out humanitarian actions without discrimination. The actions are based solely on need, with priority to the most urgent cases of distress irrespective of race, nationality, gender, religious belief or class.
1๏ธโฃ Humanity - this is the principle driver for responding to crises. It serves to prevent and alleviate suffering, to protect life and health for human beings.
#TDNFTuesdays this week is going to be a brief one covering humanitarian principles. These principles are in place to protect the rights of displaced people during crisis.