Dive Into the Lives of OMF Surgeons Around the World

This paper details a humanitarian mission to Lubango, Angola, undertaken by a team of Brazilian healthcare professionals in October 2024. The mission focused on providing essential medical and dental care, particularly in maxillofacial surgery, to an underserved population facing significant healthcare challenges. The team addressed a range of complex cases, including temporomandibular joint ankylosis, ameloblastoma, and NOMA, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and recons

This article posits that presence and intentional leadership are crucial tools for surgeons in high-stakes environments. Presence, cultivated through mindfulness, enhances communication, decision-making, and patient safety.

Hello, my name is Farangis (Fara) Farsio and I am currently a third year oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at University at Buffalo, who just completed medical school. Navigating through medical school can be challenging, so I wanted to share my resources and mindset throughout this period.