PIOA graduates at National University of Samoa, 2026
Three PIOA graduates received their Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) from the National University of Samoa in Apia on 1 April 2026. Dr Haynes Rasin, Dr Raymond Saulep attended the ceremony in person. Dr Thomas Kiele was uanable to attend but his degree was entrusted to Dr Saulep to hand over.
From L to R : Areta Samuelu (Director of Training PIOA),Raymond Saulep, Haynes Rasin, David Rovinsky (knee instructor from Hawaii)Richard Lander (Chief examiner), Thomas Kiele and Des Soares after exit exams held in Lautoka, Fiji in 2025Steven Kutukana, Areta Samuelu (Director of Training PIOA),Raymond Saulep, Haynes Rasin, David Rovinsky (knee instructor from Hawaii), Dickson Wak and Manoa Valeniyasana.
