Pita Sovanivalu – new graduate

In his own words:

I’m currently working as acting Chief Medical officer in orthopaedics at Labasa Hospital (only divisional hospital in northern fiji serving a population of 150000).

Thanks to PIOA for what it has done for me in regards to :

Improve my theoretical orthopedic knowledge.

Taught me the importance of taking a proper history and examination.

Improve my surgical skills .

Continuous CME every Sunday.

Arranging individual mentoring with senior orthopaedic doctors from Australia/ NZ.

Provide a platform for discussion of cases and treatment plan.

Arranging for visitation of orthopedic team to our respective hospital to come and help in attending complex cases.

I hope and pray that PIOA will continue to do orthopaedic training in the Pacific.