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The Emory Global Perioperative Alliance (EGPA) is a student-led, faculty-supervised organization within Emory University School of Medicine whose mission is to provide essential surgical services, engage in collaborative educational efforts, and assist in local healthcare capacity building in under-resourced communities around the world. Over our more than twenty years of existence, our team has consisted of faculty from General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, and Urology. Furthermore, participation spans across the Emory Healthcare system and attracts the top talent from the university.
In May 2025, our team will return to Guatemala. However, we will join forces with a new partner, Friends of San Lucas, a community-based non-profit organization that has been serving the people of San Lucas Tolimán since 1963. The hospital affiliated with Friends of San Lucas provides medical care for over 50,000 local Guatemalans who rely on the hospital’s no-fee services. However, there is no surgeon on site, and it relies heavily on the human resources of American partners to maintain the community’s health.
Our team will have two main goals:
We will run two full operating rooms for general and gynecologic surgery and one procedure room for minor procedures. We will have pre-operative and post-operative clinics as well as a recovery ward for all our patients receiving surgery. Any funds that exceed the goal for the 2025 surgical trip to Guatemala will be allocated for the following year's surgical trip. We aim to foster a sustainable partnership with the countries we practice in, and part of this sustainability stems from reliable future trips.
Our mission relies entirely on the support of generous donors like you. Your contribution directly funds our upcoming surgical trip to San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala by covering travel expenses, logistics, staffing, medications, surgical instruments, and comprehensive patient care. Your support ensures our team’s safety and success on this journey.
By giving, you become an indispensable part of our humanitarian and educational endeavor. Join us in furthering Emory's commitment to shaping the future of healthcare both locally and abroad. Your support empowers our team and the communities we serve, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the operating room. Together, we can make healthcare accessible and transformative for those in need.
A gift to this project is a donation to this organization’s general fund. While the group has stated their needs for funding, their leadership may use funds raised for any purpose consistent with their registered student organization mission at Emory.
Can make a meaningful impact by supporting educational exchanges and hands-on instruction between Emory and Guatemalan healthcare providers, fostering sustainable collaboration.
Can directly facilitate a patient's recovery by providing essentials like gowns, blankets, anesthesia, and post-operative medications, ensuring they receive the healing environment they need.
Can be the driving force behind a successful surgery by covering the costs of crucial surgical instruments and the dedicated operating room staff who make these life-changing procedures possible.
Can bridge the geographical gap between Atlanta and San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala by ensuring that our medical team and supplies reach those in need.
Can broaden care quality and scope for the Guatemalan community by funding efforts for pre-screening, follow-up clinics, and specialty involvement including OBGYN.