WHAT IS MAX TRAIN?

Achieving universal access to surgery (including oral and craniomaxillofacial surgery) for all
human beings is one of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN for 2030, and this
requires the cooperation, among many others, of the entire global Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
community and our professional organizations.

Many Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons in Europe are promoting or collaborating in
International Cooperation projects in LMICs (Low and Medium Income Countries).

The Executive and Council of EACMFS have approved the creation of a structure for the impulse,
support and coordination of these projects. Members of EACMFS would participate targeting
the following objectives:

  • Connect all surgeons committed to cooperation projects. Facilitate the networking, exchange of information and experiences
  • Provide visibility to these projects. Spread the importance of solidarity and cooperation for development
  • Facilitate the creation and development of new projects
  • Facilitate the search for and identify volunteers for projects
  • Facilitate access to sources of funding or support for projects
  • Advise on the design and evaluation of international cooperation projects in CranioMaxillofacial Surgery
  • Identify Centres in Europe that could provide free treatment for patients with complex pathologies that cannot be operated in their countries of origin and can be transferred for treatment
  • Promote training and exchange programmes in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery in developing countries
  • Provide overseas opportunities for European trainees in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
  • Identify centres in Europe where trainee surgeons from LMICs could gain experience
  • Collaborate with regional or local OMFS associations in training or healthcare projects

 

COORDINATION PLATFORM

 

PROJECTS OF INTEREST