Mentors and Mentees work together using TeleVu and Vuzix Technology to preform training calls. Below you’ll see some of the most recent calls that are taking place daily!
- 🦴 Orthopedics Surgery | Mentor: Maryse Bouchard & Mentee: Dimuthu Tennakoon | 💬 soft tissue correction of congenital Hallux Varus left foot | 🏥 Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children | 📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 🧠 Neurosurgery | Mentor: Benjamin Warf & Mentee: Giselle Coelho | 💬 Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy + Choroide Plexus Coagulation | 🏥 Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo | 📍 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- 🩺 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Mentor: David Kulber & Mentee: Pedro Santos | 💬 wrist contracture release and reconstruction | 🏥 Matola Provincial Hospital | 📍 Maputo, Mozambique
- 🧠 Neurosurgery | Mentor: Benjamin Warf & Mentee: Giselle Coelho | 💬 shunt surgery | 🏥 Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo | 📍 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Our Work
Cultivating surgical training programs in developing areas around the world.
Ohana One’s mission is to establish long-term sustainable surgical training programs utilizing mentorship relationships and advanced technology to elevate and expand safe surgical care in resource-scarce locations.
Education
Develop and invest in a network of surgeons to build a sustainable and connected global surgical community.
mentor/mentee pairs in the Surgical Sight Program
Innovation
Utilize technology to bridge the gap between these surgical professionals, thereby reducing distance as the primary barrier to year-round training.
countries with Ohana Onesupported technology
Community
Increase engagement to create a global community of surgeons, leverage assets to build the community.
hospitals where Ohana One introduced training technology
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Closing the critical surgical gap.
In developing countries, there is a critical shortage of 2 million surgeons. Sadly, because of this shortage, more people die from lack of surgery than HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria combined. Usually a few qualified surgeons are available in major cities to help thousands of patients.
In 10 years, if we have 1,000 surgeons enrolled in our mentor program, those new surgeons can go on to operate on 10 million people worldwide—closing the surgical gap.
Surgical Sight Program
Ohana One’s mentor/mentee program in collaboration with Vuzix Smart Glasses and Help Lighting software to train surgeons worldwide.
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Surgical Outreach Trips
Surgical outreach trips are critical in developing strong relationships between local and visiting surgical teams as they work in tandem towards achieving long-term skill-training.
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Surgical Training Sessions Audio Visual Library
Coming Soon – Our comprehensive surgical training video library encompasses 11 specialties, including orthopedics, pediatric neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and general surgery.
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Anatomical Cleft Restoration Philosophy (ACRP)
The ACRP is a modern cleft care treatment based on modern embryology and incorporating modern reconstructive surgical principles.
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Journal Club
Through regular monthly journal clubs, surgeons share their knowledge and asking important questions to give life-long learning.
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Tech Menu
Tech tools and educational materials could further be used to help train all medical professionals over time. Take a look at new technologies currently in use, and others being explored with Ohana One.
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TeleVu AR Software
With an intuitive interface, easy-to-use functionality, and secure connectivity, remote medical and technical assistance is made easy. There are a wide range of products including: GlassVU, RemoteVU, ScreenVu, CamVU, DeviceVU and FlowVU.
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OO App
Ohana One and its partners are developing an app that allow surgeons to learn, practice, collaborate, and have their surgical skills evaluated.
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Upcoming Events
Browse our upcoming surgical mission trips, conferences, webinars, and other events to further our mission, share knowledge, and expand your professional network!
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Webinars
Online seminars with medical and tech professionals that that allow participants to engage in real-time interactive discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions, facilitating remote learning and collaboration.
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Newsletter
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Ohana Stories
Read our blog to discover inspiring stories, impactful initiatives, and valuable insights into the transformative work we do together.
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Stories from our Ohana
Analgesic Use of Virtual Reality for Burn Dressing Changes in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Feasibility Study
We are so proud of Theodore Brown; Alli Dee; Meghan McCullogh, MD; Pedro Santor, MD; and David Kulber, MD for their newly published article: “Analgesic Use of Virtual Reality for Burn Dressing Changes in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Feasibility Study.”
The OO App Bringing the Future to your Phone
Ohana One is set to further transform global surgical training with the launch of our groundbreaking OO App, anticipated in the second quarter of 2025. This app is thoughtfully designed to fortify connections between surgeons and support healthcare professionals, especially in remote and underserved regions.
Introducing Ohana One’s Newest Team Members: Cristina Farrut, Jenny Davidson, Grace Berglin, and Bevin Metzger
Ohana One is thrilled to welcome four exceptional new members to our growing team. Each brings a wealth of experience, passion, and unique talents that align with our mission of providing global surgical education and care. Read on to learn more about Cristina Farrut, Jenny Davidson, Grace Berglin, and Bevin Metzger, and how they are contributing to the life-saving work at Ohana One.
One-on-one mentoring is so productive, bringing someone to a marvelous new level of understanding and expertise. What a joy to see the surgeons I have mentored over the decades who have gone on to their own successful cycle of mentoring others.
Dr. Mark Meyerson
NGO Partnerships
Operating together for a better world.
We are honored to collaborate with dedicated and like-minded organizations that help us establish long-term sustainable surgical training programs in communities that need it most around the world.
We need you!
Your donation brings us closer to closing the massive surgical gap that exists.
It helps us continue to train and collaborate with other organizations to provide global surgical training year-round. We believe every person deserves access to the very best surgical care. Your tax-deductible dollars have a direct impact on the health and lives of patients worldwide.
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