Module 4, February 2014, Trauma
The fourth module – “Orthopaedic trauma” was held at the National Referral Hospital, Honiara, Solomon Islands from 3 February to 12 February 2014.
From L to R: Stephen Kodovaru, George Kabwere, Shaun Mauiliu, Kabiri Itaka, Alex Munamua
Alex Munamua with Jochen Ruckstuhl (Swiss)
Stephen Kodovaru with Jochen Ruckstuhl
Click here to read the Trauma Module report 2014
Introducing Kabiri Itaka from Kiribati
PIOA Module 3, October 2013 – Hip
PIOA trainees from L to R: Shaun Mauiliu, Stephen Kodovaru, George Kabwere, Alex Munamua.
AOA ASM Darwin, October 2013
PIOA Module 2, June 2013
GB Orthopaedics
Thank you to GB Orthopaedics for their kind donation of Ponsetti boots and bars for the Club Foot programme in the Solomon Islands.Dr. Stephen Kodovare was able to visit the GB Orthopaedics workshop in Brisbane and see how prostheses are made.
PIOA agreement with International College of Surgeons
PIOA Module 1, February 2013
PIOA initial agreement
PIOA signs training agreement with Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Solomon Islands Government. November 2012
Dr.Lester Ross, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Solomon Islands Government signed a training agreement with Dr Patrick Houasia and Dr Desmond Soares representing the Pacific Islands Orthopaedic association. The agreement was signed in Honiara on 27 November 2012 at the Ministry. The agreement is for an initial period of five years with an extension by mutual agreement. PIOA will commence the first module of the training program in Honiara in February 2013.