Here is a link to a recent journal article reviewing the work of PIOA in developing an orthopaedic service in the small Pacific Island countries.
Special thanks to Philip Lee, Sacha Rovinsky and David Rovinsky for preparing this and persevering with getting it published.
Lee PM, Rovinsky S, Caldwell MJA, Nguyen AT, Snyder EM, Soares D, Mauiliu TS, Samuelu A, Ezaki S, Withy K, Kamal R, Shapiro L, Gosselin RA, Rovinsky D. Expanding Orthopaedic Care Across the Pacific: A Global Health Model Translated Into the Pacific Islands Orthopaedic Association. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2026 Jul 31;10(8):e26.00088. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-26-00088. PMID: 42562027; PMCID: PMC13395501.