How do GDLN Affiliates in Latin America and the Caribbean facilitate the work of the Taskforce?
GDLN Affiliates in fact initiated the first of a series of ten programs on delivering healthcare expertise to Latin America from expert medical programs in the United States. This was a series of videoconferences convened, organized and hosted by GDLN Affiliates, who invited medical experts in their countries. The program was so successful that it led to another nine programs! And then we got a little more creative, developing and organizing seven orthopedic programs to not only Latin America, but also to Africa, Asia and Australia. The role of GDLN Centers was instrumental in connecting people across various distances and accessing medical expertise on various health topics. What is your most memorable experience in working with the Taskforce? Some orthopedic surgeons have been reluctant to take much interest in telemedicine, but once they participate in an event they quickly become ardent supporters. They must feel the same excitement that I felt back in 2006 in Chicago when I intera
