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Makemedical LLC Welcomes Dr. Payton Schmidt and Dr. Deborah Rooney to Its Team
Ann Arbor, MI – 1/22/2024 – Makemedical LLC proudly announces the addition of two distinguished professionals, Dr. Payton Schmidt and Dr. Deborah Rooney, to its team. Their expertise is anticipated to significantly enhance and expand Makemedical's range of cutting-edge medical simulators.
Dr. Payton Schmidt, a Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan, specializes in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. A recipient of multiple institutional and national awards for her innovative work in surgical simulation, Dr. Schmidt's experience will be instrumental in developing new simulator models that closely mirror real-life surgical scenarios, thereby enhancing the training of medical professionals.
Dr. Deborah Rooney, with her extensive background in medical education and simulation, brings over 25 years of experience to the team. Her global perspective and commitment to education innovation will bring key insights to our company. Her in-depth knowledge of simulation technology will be crucial in creating comprehensive training modules and advanced simulation scenarios, catering to a broad spectrum of medical fields.
The collaboration between Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Rooney is set to greatly benefit Makemedical's simulator technologies, ensuring that medical professionals have access to the most advanced and realistic training tools. Their initial work will focus on bringing a new task trainer to market, allowing students to improve their proficiency in the fundamentals of vaginal surgery.
About Makemedical LLC
Makemedical LLC is at the forefront of producing simulators that ensure healthcare practitioners from all institutions and backgrounds receive top-notch education. Born from the vision of experienced surgeons and educators, Makemedical commits to melding cutting-edge technology with the finest in healthcare education, all with a view to elevating patient care through enhanced training. Makemedical is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
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Makemedical LLC
Owen Tien, CEO
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248-945-0377
Innovative Cleft Palate Simulator Unveiled: A Pioneering Collaboration of Makemedical, U of M, and Global Smile Foundation
[BARCELONA, Spain], [October 13, 2023] - Makemedical, the University of Michigan (U of M), and the Global Smile Foundation announced today the unveiling of a groundbreaking cleft palate surgical simulator, developed in an unprecedented collaborative initiative aimed at advancing surgical education and patient care in the field of cleft palate repair.
The Makemedical Buccal Flap Model was meticulously developed in association with esteemed world leaders in surgery, Drs. Usama Hamden and Robert Mann, who lent their extensive knowledge and invaluable expertise to this innovative project, ensuring its scientific accuracy and educational efficacy. Design and testing was done inside the University of Michigan, with Makemedical CoFounder, and U of M educator, Dr. David Zopf leading the lab.
“Cleft palate is a significant global health issue, and the new simulator is set to revolutionize the training of future surgeons, equipping them with the necessary skills to perform complex surgeries with precision and confidence. This simulator meticulously replicates the anatomical and physiological characteristics of cleft palate conditions, providing a lifelike, risk-free platform for medical practitioners and students to practice and hone their surgical skills,” said Owen Tien, Makemedical CEO. The simulator features University of Michigan MD Candidate Mitchell Chin’s production design and yields a model that is anatomically complex but allows for economical production - ensuring this model will be used globally in differing resource situations.
With its debut at Global Smile Foundation Comprehensive Cleft Conference Workshops (www.cleftworkshop.org), over twenty surgeons experienced the training tool firsthand in a workshop led by Dr. Robert Mann, a world leader in cleft surgery and this technique. Combining his deep expertise, recorded videos of real surgeries, and the Makemedical Buccal Flap Model, Dr. Mann was able to share the key elements of a buccal flap procedure with surgeons from around the globe.
The teams at Makemedical, U of M, and the Global Smile Foundation, alongside Drs. Hamden and Mann, remain committed to ensuring the widespread accessibility and utilization of the simulator, driving forward their collective mission to uplift global surgical standards and outcomes.
This new Makemedical Buccal Flap model will go on sale shortly, priced at $499 USD and available to ship November 2023.
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Makemedical LLC
Owen Tien, CEO
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Global Smile Foundation
Lisa Crist, Director of Development and Marketing
lcrist@gsmile.org, 781-971-7410
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PRESS RELEASE - September 29th, 2023
Makemedical LLC and Global Smile Foundation Collaborate for the 6th International Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop in Barcelona, launching first-of-its-kind simulator.
Barcelona, October 10 - 13, 2023 - MakeMedical LLC and Global Smile Foundation will collaborate for the 6th International Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW) taking place in Barcelona. The workshop will focus on the utilization of advanced simulation models for training cleft care professionals, especially those from low- to middle-income countries.
“We are proud to collaborate with MakeMedical in providing cutting-edge simulation models at our upcoming workshop,” said Dr. Usama Hamdan, President and Co-Founder of Global Smile Foundation. As part of this collaboration, the debut of a new simulator, the novel Buccal Flap model is eagerly anticipated. This model holds significant promise for improving the training ofsurgeons in procedures including primary cleft palate repair, palatal lengthening for velopharyngeal insufficiency, and palatal fistula repair.
Dr. Hamdan explained the impact of this collaboration, stating:“The models will be used in immersive training sessions for cleft providers with one-on-one guidance from some of the world experts in the cleft and craniofacial fields. This supports the goal of our workshop to empower providers from underserved areas with the knowledge and skills to improve the quality of care they can provide their patients.”
Further deepening the two organizations collaboration, Makemedical’s Co-Founder, Dr. David Zopf, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan, has been confirmed as a speaker. Dr. Zopf's insights and research into cleft care simulation are world-class, and his involvement promises to add a layer of depth and expertise to the discussions and teachings at the CCCW.
Registration is ongoing for the Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (https://cleftworkshop.org/). Healthcare providers looking to deepen their knowledge and skills on how to help their patients overcome these conditions are encouraged to apply quickly, as space is limited.
For North American participants who are unable to make the trip, a virtual course option (https://whova.com/portal/registration/cccw_202211) has been developed by Makemedical and Global Smile Foundation, further broadening access to this impactful training. “We know that healthcare providers have some of the busiest schedules of any profession,” said Makemedical CEO Owen Tien. “It is fantastic that Global Smile has decided to offer this virtual option, where providers can practice along with participants in Barcelona, through a simulator shipped directly to their home."
The joint efforts of MakeMedical LLC and the Global Smile Foundation underscore a shared commitment to advancing the field of cleft care through innovation and education. As the 6thInternational Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop in Barcelona approaches, both organizations are poised to make a significant impact on the quality of training provided to healthcare professionals, particularly those from underserved regions. This collaboration is a testament to the power of combined expertise and vision, aiming to create lasting improvements in cleft care delivery worldwide.
About MakeMedical LLC
Makemedical LLC is at the forefront of producing simulators that ensure healthcare practitioners from all institutions and backgrounds receive top-notch education. Born from the vision of experienced surgeons and educators, Makemedical commits to melding cutting-edge technology with the finest in healthcare education, all with a view to elevate patient care through enhanced training. Makemedical is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
About Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop
The Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW), founded by Global Smile Foundation, is carefully designed to empower cleft care providers from low-to-middle-come countries (LMICs) to deliver the best patient outcomes in their own communities. Attendees participate in simulation-based training and advanced educational sessions led by the world’s leaders in the cleft and craniofacial fields. The curriculum is based on our belief that the best cleft care is provided by an integrated team of specialists that includes surgery, dentistry, orthodontics, pediatrics, speech pathology, psychology, nursing, and anesthesiology. For more information, please visit: https://cleftworkshop.org.
About Global Smile Foundation
Our vision is a world where all children born with cleft lip/palate receive the highest quality comprehensive and long-term care so that they and their families can live healthy and productive lives. Our focus is to develop universal cleft care access through two main goals. First, build sustainable global capacity for cleft care through educational initiatives and knowledge sharing. Second, provide humanitarian cleft care services to children from birth to adulthood by combining our outreach programs, led by highly qualified teams of volunteer cleft specialists, with the development of on-site cleft centers at program locations. For more information, please visit https://gsmile.org/.
For Media Inquiries and Interviews, please contact:
Makemedical LLC
Owen Tien, CEO
owen@makemedical.net 248-945-0377
Global Smile Foundation
Lisa Crist, Director of Development and Marketing
lcrist@gsmile.org, 781-971-7410
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https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/international-comprehensive-cleft-care-workshop
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