Member May 2025: Hot Topics in Global PM&R: Discussion and Networking for the IRGH Community (1.25 CME) (On Demand)-Session Recording

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In the Member May session, hosted by AAPMNR, a series of presentations and discussions took place centered around global health and rehabilitation. The primary speaker, Dr. Kaylee Eisen from New York Presbyterian at Columbia, shared her experiences and insights from her work in global health, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the importance of creating sustainable educational programs within the communities served. She highlighted the evolution from medical missions to more sustainable, education-based interventions, stressing the need to decolonize global health practices by respecting and integrating local expertise and resources.<br /><br />Dr. Eisen discussed the challenges of developing rehabilitation services in low-resource settings, like Uganda and Tanzania, where societal and infrastructural barriers are significant. By sharing knowledge and resources, rather than imposing solutions, she emphasized building partnerships with local leaders and health professionals to create lasting impacts.<br /><br />The session also involved a rich discussion among attendees about their experiences in global health, sharing challenges and strategies for effective collaboration and project sustainability, emphasizing relationship-building and continuous dialogue with local communities.<br /><br />Future sessions will explore the role of AI in education within global health contexts, as it's seen as a valuable tool to sustain educational initiatives remotely, especially in regions with sparse resources. This session exemplified a collaborative effort to share learning experiences and address the complexities of international rehabenerative practices, aiming for a respectful and effective exchange of knowledge globally.

Keywords

global health

rehabilitation

sustainable education

Sub-Saharan Africa

decolonize practices

local expertise

low-resource settings

partnerships

AI in education

project sustainability

international collaboration