This ASPS Global Partners Webinar highlights key insights from international trainees and educators in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Ayush Kapila shares strategies for maximizing learning and professional growth during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Esteban Elena presents innovative surgical alternatives for burned neck reconstruction when microsurgery is not an option, offering practical solutions for complex cases in constrained settings. Dr. Alfonso Navia offers a first-hand overview of surgical education in Chile, focusing on structure, mentorship, and outcomes. The session emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and global surgical collaboration. 

Intended Audience
Plastic surgery residents, fellows, early-career surgeons, global surgery educators, and program directors interested in international training environments, surgical alternatives in resource-limited settings, and resident development during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify strategies for professional development and skill-building during times of training disruption, such as COVID-19.

2. Evaluate surgical approaches to neck reconstruction when microsurgical techniques are not viable.

3. Compare global training models by examining plastic surgery education frameworks in Chile.

Moderator: Lisa Gfrerer, MD PhD

Presenters: 
Ayush Kapila, MD, MRCS - How to Make the Most of Residency during COVID
Esteban Elena, MD - When Microsurgery is not an option. Surgical Alternatives for the Burned Neck
Alfonso Navia, MD, MSc - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Training in Chile

This course addresses the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Core Competencies:

• Patient Care and Procedural Skills
• Medical Knowledge

This course is not accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 credit.