Razom for Ukraine announced that within the framework of the Razom Health program and the Co-Pilot Project, Ukrainian doctors this summer worked in operating rooms and simulation centers across the U.S. and spoke at leading professional forums in Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Ohio.
This was reported by Razom for Ukraine.
In Oklahoma at OU Health, eight Ukrainian trauma surgeons completed an intensive four-week fellowship focusing on trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and facial plastics. The program included flap reconstruction courses, ATLS certification, and participation in clinical Grand Rounds.
In Ohio, ophthalmic surgeon Illia Petrenko completed a three-week program in oculoplastic surgery at Ohio State under the guidance of Dr. Raymond Cho—continuing years of collaboration between American and Ukrainian teams during joint missions in Ivano-Frankivsk.
In Florida, anesthesiologist Oleksandr Raboshchuk trained in modern approaches to resuscitation and anesthesia at the University of Florida, while surgeon and ultrasound specialist Oksana Popova prepared data on FAST-U and TRIDENT protocols for international publication. At the University of North Carolina, she exchanged expertise with colleagues on TRIDENT and recorded an episode for the Prolonged Field Care podcast.
Ukrainian doctors also presented results at one of the largest U.S. military medicine symposia—the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). Oksana Popova reported on the development of emergency ultrasound (FAST-U, TRIDENT), Oleksandr Raboshchuk on the Ukrainian methodology for treating hypovolemic cardiac arrest, and Kateryna Masliak on the critical role of lyophilized plasma in hemorrhagic shock during large-scale combat operations.
The knowledge exchange was mutual. Oleksandr Raboshchuk summarized:
“During MHSRS, I learned about advanced issues in military medicine, including strategies for overcoming antimicrobial resistance and modern approaches to resuscitating patients with hemorrhagic shock. I participated in the Bootcamp for Anesthesia Fellowship. The main takeaway is the importance of simulation-based training and practicing diverse clinical scenarios. This approach is highly relevant and valuable to implement in Ukraine. I also attended Grand Rounds in general intensive care and orthopedics, gaining an understanding of the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to solving clinical challenges”.
In parallel, Razom organized several meetings with senior U.S. and European officials to build long-term partnerships. In Raleigh, North Carolina, the Public Engagement team held a meeting with the participation of Oksana Popova, local leaders, state representatives, and donors, which strengthened the support network.
Razom emphasized that the doctors returned to Ukraine with new skills, protocols, simulation techniques, and international contacts that will strengthen the healthcare system for years to come. The organization thanked the community for supporting the Co-Pilot Project, stressing that every partnership, every mastered competence, and every life saved is a shared contribution of donors, volunteers, and partners.
Author: Danylo Pievchev