Medical mission to Guyana

The Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG), founded and headed by UB surgical resident Aaron Epstein, MD, conducted a medical mission in Guyana Aug. 2-6. The GSMSG sends U.S.-trained medical providers to conflict zones to treat patients and provide medical care and training. During its mission, the group triaged nearly 3,000 people, providing a range of medical outreach activities including women’s health, basic trauma care and preventative medicine. The group also provided medical personnel to Georgetown Public Hospital in Georgetown, the capital. Photos courtesy of GSMSG

Published August 27, 2021