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Collaboration in Time of Need

15 – 17 October 2024

Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine

Dorogozhytska str. 9, Kyiv

The 2nd annual International Healthcare Summit, co-organized by August Mission and MedGlobal, is a preeminent event for healthcare professionals, researchers, medical companies and experts from the international community. This year, we will have specific medical delegations in three areas: Orthopedics and trauma, Rehabilitation & therapy, Mental health. Our planned format for the Summit will be large group sessions in the mornings. The afternoons will be reserved for each of the delegations meeting in smaller venues with local healthcare leaders (heads of hospitals and clinics) to foster collaboration and training, and share innovative practices to address Ukraine’s pressing healthcare needs.

Attendees will learn about cutting-edge technologies, the latest treatments, and best practices that Ukrainian doctors implement nowadays, gathering the best experience from doctors and hospitals all over the world. Experts in the field will share their experience and insights on current and future healthcare needs in Ukraine and will feature rehabilitation projects as well as working rehabilitation centers. The International Healthcare Summit will also bring together the top officials from Ukraine, including representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of regional administrations, and international organizations.

Join us for three days of global collaboration. The International Healthcare Summit is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border dialogue and learning. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of this premier event.

Foster International Collaboration

Facilitate interactions and collaborations among healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders from the international community to foster the exchange of ideas and promote research partnerships. Create lasting business relationships.

Feature Medical Technologies and Emerging Trends

Provide a platform for experts to discuss and analyze emerging trends in medical technology, mental health, patient care, and rehabilitation with a focus on identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Present product offerings, and innovative healthcare solutions developed by leading healthcare manufacturers, physicians, and technologists, inspiring new avenues for advancements in medical science.

Address Global Healthcare Challenges

Engage in constructive dialogue and deliberation on pressing global health challenges, such as war, pandemics and access to healthcare, to generate actionable insights and strategies. Offer engaging panels, seminars, and training sessions to enhance the knowledge and skills of
healthcare professionals, empowering them to deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to the advancement of medical science.

Our mission is to enjoin international medical experts and industry thought leaders to improve patient outcomes and the quality of life for those afflicted by crisis.

With the International Healthcare Summit, we aim to create a platform that brings together healthcare professionals, industry experts and researchers from around the world to drive assistance and advancements in medical science and patient care.

Through this Summit, we strive to foster international collaboration, breaking down barriers and promoting the exchange of ideas among experts from various countries. By exploring emerging trends in medical technology, patient care and lessons learned, we seek to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement that can transform the future of healthcare.

Addressing global health issues in challenging localities is at the heart of our mission. We provide a platform for constructive dialogue, enabling healthcare professionals to deliberate on pressing issues such as war, pandemics, healthcare accessibility, staffing and recuperation. Our goal is to generate actionable insights and strategies that can effectively address these challenges and create a positive impact on the global healthcare landscape.

Keynote addresses by renowned experts, diverse medical sessions covering a broad range of topics, engaging panel discussions, and an industry exhibition, showcasing state of the art medical equipment are the highlights of our Summit. These elements come together to foster an environment for networking, collaboration, and the establishment of professional relationships across borders.

We are proud to have the following organizations join our International Healthcare Summit as sponsors:

Aether Biomedical

Fillauer Prosthetics & Orthotics

Axios Virtual Reality

Be An Angel

Leading Discussions at this International Healthcare Summit:

Dr. Kostyantyn Gumeniyuk

Chief Surgeon of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel of the Medical Service, M.D., Associate Professor

It is an honor to announce that Dr. Kostyantyn Gumeniyuk will be speaking at our 2024 International Healthcare Summit! We are excited to gain insight from his experiences as Chief Surgeon of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Participating Delegates:

MedGlobal
  • Hudson Berrey, MD – Orthopaedic Oncologic Surgeon and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Michael Samotowka, MD, FACS, FCCP, FCCM – Trauma Medical Director/Chief of Surgical ICU; Assistant Professor of Surgery, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital​, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital​
  • Doug Davis, MD, PhD – Assistant Professor of Radiology – Emergency and Neuroradiology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Armed Forces of Ukraine, Trauma and Critical Care
  • Dmytro Beshley, MD, MMed, MBA – Cardiovascular surgeon, Lviv Regional clinical hospital; Chief, Ukrainian-Polish Heart Center Lviv
  • Andriy Sobko, MD – Deputy Director General, Lviv Oncology Center; Major of the medical service
  • Roman Sobko, MD – Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Western Ukrainian Specialized Children’s Medical Center; Major of the medical service
Be An Angel
  • Thomas Humphrey – Board Member
  • Doug Davis, MD, PhD – Physician Coordinator
David Nott Foundation
  • Nick Cartwright – Head of Operations
  • Hetty Cane – Program Officer
USAID
  • Robin Martz – Health Office Director
  • Megan Williams – Mental Health and Resilience Advisor
  • Michelle Ngirbabul – Resilience Team Lead
Ministry of Health
  • Kseniia Voznitsyna – Chief Doctor of Lisova Poliana Veterans Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center, Director at Forest Glade

Workshop Overview

The International Healthcare Summit is designed to be a dynamically collaborative platform for medical professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to address pressing healthcare challenges in Ukraine.
Each day will consist of plenary sessions that are followed by workshops in which delegates delve deeper into specific areas of need, dialogue openly and share knowledge and experience to identify challenges, explore innovative solutions, and develop actionable plans. We seek participants who will be active and committed to sharing and gaining knowledge, and to contributing towards tangible outcomes for three specific health care areas:

  • Orthopedics and trauma
  • Rehabilitation

  • Mental health

To be instrumental to healthcare in Ukraine, we envision delegates leaving the summit with a clear understanding of the most pressing issues, a network of collaborators, and an action plan for developing solution options within their respective organizations and after-action committees.

Workshop FAQs

What can I expect on a typical day at the summit?2024-10-11T18:49:05+00:00

The first day will be a plenary session to set the tone for the second day’s workshop topics. On the second day, delegates will break into three healthcare specific groups that will work for the whole day, and then regroup at the end of the day. Workshops will be in smaller groups for in-depth discussions and collaboration.

What is the format of the workshops?2024-10-11T18:49:51+00:00

Workshops will be interactive breakout sessions to guide knowledge sharing and collaboration on challenging questions.

What is the expected level of participation?2024-08-27T18:47:49+00:00

We encourage all attendees to actively participate: to share experiences, ask questions, and contribute to group discussions.

What are the workshop topics?2024-10-13T15:17:49+00:00

Topics include:

  • Track 1
    • Orthopedics and trauma / Rehabilitation – Amputation Considerations, Tourniquet Guidelines, and Tourniquet Syndrome Prevention on the Front Lines
      • Prevalence and impact of Tourniquet Syndrome and long-term consequences for patients
      • Identification and management of Tourniquet Syndrome
      • Implementation strategies to reduce the incidence of tourniquet syndrome, while ensuring effective use of tourniquets in life-threatening situations
      • Effective treatment and rehabilitation approaches for patients with tourniquet syndrome?
      • Data collection and research to inform best practices
      • Generational healthcare impact, including social and economic consequences
    • Orthopedics and trauma / Rehabilitation – Blood banking, Transfusions, and Damage Control Resuscitation
      • Challenges of whole blood transfusion in conflict zones
      • Pre-hospital blood collection and storage
      • Point-of-care blood testing and typing
      • Blood component therapy and transfusion practices
      • Blood supply chain management
      • Ethical considerations from collecting blood donations
      • Necessary training and education to implement
    • Orthopedics and trauma – Wound Infection Prevention and Control
      • Infection interventions based on different levels of healthcare in the trauma pathway
      • Use of limited resources, such as antibiotics and antiseptics, to prevent and treat infections while mitigating the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
      • Specific wound types, like cranial injuries
      • Training of medical personnel in infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, as well as infection treatment, to enhance patient outcome
      • Most critical gaps in infection prevention and control infrastructure and supply chains
      • Effective monitoring and evaluation of the impact of infection prevention and control interventions
      • Collaboration and knowledge sharing among healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to address challenges of infection prevention and control
  • Track 2
    • Rehabilitation – Innovations in Rehabilitation Technology: Robotics, Bionics, and Personalized Rehabilitation Programs
      • Integration of advanced devices into rehabilitation programs to improve patient outcomes
      • Strategies to employed to create tailored rehabilitation plans
      • Utilization of VR/AR to enhance patient engagement and motivation
      • How advanced prosthetic technologies, including bionic limbs, improve functional outcomes and quality of life for amputees
      • Evaluation of cost-effectiveness and sustainability of robotic and digital rehabilitation solutions be evaluated
      • Collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry to advance rehabilitation technology
    • Mental health – Scalability of Mental Health Care in Ukraine
      • Effective assessment and prioritisation of mental healthcare needs
      • Tools and platforms (both high-tech and low-tech) that can be utilized to deliver mental health support at scale
      • How can mental health professionals be equipped to provide effective care in crisis contexts? Healthcare worker burnout
      • Strategies to employ to reduce stigma and increase mental health literacy
      • Combination of cultural and traditional healing practices with evidence-based interventions
      • Factors that contribute to the long-term sustainability of mental health programs in post-conflict settings
    • Mental health – Ground-breaking Treatments: Exploring Options of Medicinal Psychedelics & Modern Technologies for Mental Health Care
      • Current evidence base for the use of psychedelics in treating mental health conditions
      • Protocols and safeguards necessary for safe and effective administration of psychedelics in a clinical setting
      • Possible integration of psychedelic-assisted therapy into Ukraine’s existing mental healthcare systems
      • Ethical and legal challenges associated with the use of psychedelics in therapy, and how to address
      • Needed training for clinicians to administer psychedelic-assisted therapy
      • Equitable distribution of access to psychedelic-assisted therapy
      • Other innovative therapies like stellate ganglion blocks and wearables
How will the outcomes of the workshops be implemented?2024-08-27T18:50:43+00:00

Workshops are expected to propose solutions to challenge questions. Outcomes may be in the form of guidelines and recommendations via whitepapers or policy briefs, commitments to execute on agreed-upon action items, and even specific projects. Follow-up meetings and communication channels will be established to support ongoing collaboration.

What if I can’t attend in-person?2024-08-27T18:51:21+00:00

In-person collaboration is most effective. However, we will do our best to accommodate remote participation also.

What is the expected time commitment for post-summit follow-up?2024-08-27T18:51:57+00:00

The level of involvement will vary depending on the specific initiatives. However, we anticipate a zoom update in 3-4 months as well as ongoing engagement to ensure successful implementation of workshop outcomes.

What is the cost of the summit for delegates?2024-10-11T18:55:35+00:00

This is an invitation-only event. There is no cost to delegates. Suggested donation amounts are on this Financial Support page.

I am fully on-board! What can I do to help?2024-08-27T18:53:36+00:00
  • Volunteer to take a leadership role during one of the workshops
    • Moderate a session, make sure we are on-time, focus and summarize discussion on challenge questions, encourage formation of committees and afteractions
    • Take ownership of an action committee and relevant follow-ups
  • Refer like-minded individuals as potential delegates
  • Register and support the Summit

Registration and Participation

Mark Your Calendar: Ukraine, October 15 – 17, 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to the International Healthcare Summit in Ukraine, 2024, where we aim to inspire, collaborate, and shape the future of medicine. Together, let’s advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes on a global scale.

Registration and Participation

Ukraine, October 15 – 17, 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to the International Healthcare Summit in Ukraine, 2024, where we aim to inspire, collaborate, and shape the future of medicine. Together, let’s advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes on a global scale.

2023 Summit Recap

Below are links to last year’s summit including the full agenda, a short video recap, and a few highlighted recorded speaker sessions:

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of the 2024 International Healthcare Summit and help sponsor medical delegations to Ukraine in orthopedics and trauma, rehabilitation and therapy, and mental health.

  • Sponsorship funds will facilitate delegations of medical professionals such as surgeons, internists, first responders, medics, prosthetists, physical therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, among others.
  • Your support will contribute to sustaining the ongoing humanitarian efforts of August Mission and the dedicated healthcare professionals who tirelessly serve numerous Ukrainian patients.
  • Sponsors will enjoy unrestricted virtual access to the event, enabling active participation and engagement with the individuals they are sponsoring.

August Mission fosters hope for the future through humanitarian aid and sustainable economic development and investment.

We develop innovative solutions to address the complex challenges in humanitarian support of displaced persons, persecuted groups/individuals, and those left behind. Committed to amplifying our impact, we actively partner with other organizations to focus on sustainable initiatives, working together to create a more hopeful, resilient, and economically stable world.

We have an exceptional ability to make every donation work harder, and we have a track record of turning every dollar donated into more than $10 worth of aid, making your donation go further.

Our ability to get items into the hands of those who need them is unparalleled. The logistical expertise of our team allows us to get aid from donor the the specific people who need it much faster than most other 501(c)(3) organizations. In fact, we often help other organizations get their donated goods in country.

MedGlobal is dedicated to a world without disparities in health.

MedGlobal focuses on providing emergency response and health programs to build resilience among vulnerable communities globally. Its mission is to partner with disaster-affected and low-resource communities, improving access to sustainable and dignified healthcare through emergency response, health services delivery, and strengthening healthcare systems. The programs support victims of wars and disasters, refugees, internally displaced persons, and marginalized groups.

Founded in 2017 by a diverse team of doctors, nurses, global health specialists, and humanitarians, MedGlobal aims to address the health needs of the most vulnerable populations. It collaborates with local communities to address health priorities, offers training and education, deploys healthcare volunteers, and donates medical equipment, medications, and supplies. The field teams operate in North and Latin America, Africa, the MENA region, Europe, and Southeast Asia, supported by dedicated volunteers from 27 countries who share the mission of providing essential healthcare to those in need.

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