WASHINGTON, March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following the success of a program established in Uganda last year, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) have again partnered to launch a new hematology program together with the Peruvian Social Security Health System, Empresa De Seguros De Salud (EsSalud). The goal of this program is to improve the hematology training of clinicians, laboratory technicians, technologists, and students. This training will take place at hospitals located in Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco.
"We are enthusiastic to launch a new ASH/HVO hematology program in Peru," said Enrico M. Novelli, MD, director of the Peru program. "This is a great teaching and cultural exchange opportunity for ASH hematologist/oncologists, hematopathologists, and laboratory-based scientists with an expertise in areas such as bone marrow transplantation, coagulation disorders, lymphoproliferative disorders, or blood banking."
Volunteers will provide didactic and hands-on training in both the clinical and laboratory aspects of hematology to undergraduate medical and laboratory students, postgraduates, fellows, and staff. Volunteers will also assist in evaluating postgraduate fellow projects and aid in improving communication between the lab staff and clinicians.
Both pediatric or adult hematology/oncology clinicians and laboratory-based scientists are welcomed for assignments of one to four weeks. Volunteers must be board certified in hematology and/or blood banking. Individuals with a Ph.D. must be certified in hematopathology or pathology with demonstrated experience in hematopathology. Applicants must be members of both ASH and HVO to be considered for this program, and volunteers from outside the United States are encouraged to apply. Although a working knowledge of Spanish is very helpful, it is not a requirement for this program. This site is not suitable for trainees.<
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