Talcahuano in southern Chile was devastated by an 8.8 earthquake and subsequent Tsunami in 2010. Most of the city’s infrastructure was destroyed. The city is still recovering, and the government estimates that it could require a decade to recover. Skin cancer is a significant public health issue in Chile. Because of the damage to the healthcare infrastructure, there is a lack of skin cancer treatments for patients. Blade and Light will collaborate with the Universidad of Chile to perform volunteer mohs surgery and other dermatologic surgery procedures for the population. The Blade and Light Team Leader: Natalie Curcio, MD, MPH. Chile Team Leader: Rodrigo Schwartz, MD. The first trip is slated for October 2014.
