Witness the power of shared knowledge at Global Grand Rounds!
Dr. Binayak Ghundel, inspired by insights from our sessions, learned to utilize oxygen effectively, ultimately saving his grandmother during the pandemic. This story demonstrates the impact of collaborative learning and how it can lead to positive outcomes, even in the most challenging times.
Join us to explore strategies and experiences shared by global experts, shaping the future of healthcare.
Upcoming Events
June 2025
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What are Global Grand Rounds?
Global grand rounds are regularly scheduled medical education presentations regarding specific medical conditions or case studies, presented to an audience of healthcare professionals.
We collaborate with healthcare professionals from our partner hospitals worldwide and thus can discuss exciting topics on a global scale and in connection to telemedicine.
We are excited to offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through our partnership with Figure1.com, a medical collaboration and education platform.
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Director Dr. Gregory Pecchia, DO
Doctor Pecchia is a Senior Director in Telehealth/Academic Innovation at the Western University of Health Sciences and has extensive expertise in telemedicine.
Grand rounds are organized by Doctor Gregory Pecchia, Medical Director of Global Offsite Care, and are provided gratis. Please read our FAQ page for more information.
Past Sessions
Paediatric Trauma: A Case of Traumatic Kidney Injury
May 14, 2025 – Dr. Shahzmah Suleman
Dr. Shahzmah Suleman is a Tanzanian emergency medicine specialist and academic leader. She serves as the Head of the Emergency Department at Bugando Medical Centre (BMC) in Mwanza, one of Tanzania’s key referral and teaching hospitals. In addition to her clinical leadership, she holds the position of Senior Lecturer at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), where she plays a crucial role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her contributions to both clinical practice and medical education continue to have a significant impact on healthcare delivery in Tanzania.
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A personal family experience profoundly influenced Dr. Shahzmah’s journey into emergency medicine. Her father was involved in a road traffic accident, and the lack of available emergency services at the time left a lasting impact on her. This pivotal event motivated her to pursue a career dedicated to improving emergency care in Tanzania.
Beyond her roles at BMC and CUHAS, Dr. Shahzmah is the Vice President of the Emergency Medicine Association of Tanzania, where she actively engages in national and international collaborations aimed at enhancing global emergency medicine. She has participated in academic exchanges with various international institutions, contributing to cross-cultural medical education and advancing emergency care practices
Precision Med Starts Here: Integrating Clinical Genomics into Everyday Practice
April 9, 2025 – Dr. Andrius Baskys, MD, PhD
Clinical Psychiatrist and Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Western University of Health Sciences
Pressure Ulcer
March 12, 2025 – Dr. Eunias Ntangeki, Assistant Medical Office and Administrator of ELCT Bukoba Town Health Centre in Bukoba, Tanzania
With over 35 years of experience in various healthcare settings, including dispensaries, health centers, and hospitals, Dr. Ntagenki provides treatment in both communicable and non-communicable diseases, handling surgical and emergency cases, and providing counseling.
Fluent in English and Swahili, he is also an active Rotarian, a football fan, and enjoys poultry keeping and gospel music. He is married and has two sons and a daughter.
Learn More about Dr. Eunias Ntangeki
Dr. Ntagenki was born in a village without health facilities, requiring a three-hour journey on foot or by bicycle to access medical care. At the age of 13, after suffering from malaria and being carried to a health center, he was inspired to become a doctor upon seeing the professionalism of healthcare workers in their white coats. He then moved to a small town for secondary education and later earned a Diploma in Clinical Medicine. After graduating, he worked with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) for over 15 years as a Clinical Officer before returning to college to obtain an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in 2011. He has since been serving at ELCT Bukoba Town Health Center.
Birth Asphyxia and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
February 12, 2025 – Dr Akurut Elizabeth Erina Emuku MBChB(MUST), MMED(UMU-Nkozi)
Dr. Elizabeth will present a case on birth asphyxia, one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among neonates in Uganda, risk factors, management, and challenges to the management of birth asphyxia in LMICs, and how the introduction of telemedicine in the facility will help improve outcomes. Dr. Elizabeth Akurut-Emuku holds a Master of Medicine in Pediatrics and Child Health from Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Learn More about Dr. Elizabeth Akurut-Emuku
She has served the underprivileged together with her husband, Dr. Emuku, in the hard-to-reach district of Yumbe in West Nile at the border with Sudan. Elizabeth served this community for 10 years before she went back to pursue her master’s in Pediatrics. She is currently based in Soroti District where she continues to avail herself to serve the population there. She has served at Bethesda Hospital Soroti Ltd as a Pediatrician for the last 10 years, with a particular interest in neonatology.
Acute Management of a Polytrauma Patient
January 8, 2025 – Dr. Otto David
My name is Otto David. I hold a Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery from Kabale University. Currently I am completing a Masters of Medicine in Orthopedic Surgery from Kampala International University, Ishaka campus. I am also a retractor who is fellowshipping with Rotaract club of KIU Ishaka and also with Rotaract club of Global Alumni. Fun fact: I love playing guitar, listening to music and reading novels. I also love touring places; especially places I have never been to before. My favorite television programs are Aljazeera and BBC world news.
Intersecting Case Collaboration and CME; Figure 1 Platform
December 11, 2024 – Dr. Gregory Pecchia, DO and Ana Joseph, Figure 1 Community Operations Manager
Ana Joseph has been an integral part of Figure 1 since 2016, collaborating closely with the community operations team. In 2021, Figure 1 launched a new and improved platform to provide healthcare professionals and students with a safer environment for sharing medical cases. If you join the platform, Ana will be happy to assist you. Feel free to reach out to her at ajoseph@figure1.com
About Dr. Gregory Pecchia, DO
Dr. Gregory Pecchia, DO, is the Senior Director of Telehealth and Academic Innovation at the Western University of Health Sciences. With extensive expertise in telemedicine, he is also the Medical Director of Global Offsite Care, where he oversees the organization of our monthly Global Grand Rounds.
Diagnosing and Treating Sepsis in a Low Resource Environment
November 13, 2024 – Dr. Janice Manjuck
Dr. Janice Manjuck trained at the University of Florida, completed a residency at Kaiser San Francisco, and a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at St. Vincent’s in New York. With 30 years of practice, she is certified in Neurocritical Care and has served as President of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. She has worked and taught critical care in California, West Africa, Serbia, the Philippines, and Nepal with OSC.
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Dr. Janice Manjuck completed her medical training at the University of Florida, followed by a residency at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Francisco and a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New York City. She has been practicing Critical Care Medicine for 30 years and holds an additional certification in Neurocritical Care. She is the Immediate Past President and a Board of Directors member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, as well as a National Course Consultant for the Fundamentals of Critical Care Medicine. Her experience includes medical work and critical care teaching in California, West Africa, Serbia, the Philippines, and, most recently, Nepal in conjunction with OSC.
Sprained Ankle: An Osteopathic View
September 13, 2024 – Dr. Raymond J. Hruby
Dr. Raymond J. Hruby, DO, MS FAAO (Dist), graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He interned at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine and served as professor and Chair of the Department of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM) at Western University of Health Sciences from 1999 to 2009. Though “retired” from this position, he continues at Western University as a professor and consultant, focusing on teaching, research, curriculum development, and mentoring.
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He is also involved in Western University’s Interprofessional Education program. Fun fact: He is an avid, but frustrated, yet accomplished jazz musician!
Telemedicine in Haiti Update – Evolution of his tool kit since four years ago
August 14, 2024 – Dr. Joseph Prosper
Dr. Prosper presenting his new version of his kit and how he has begun incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Melissa Kreutz was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated with a degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan where she was a student athlete as a member of the women’s soccer team. Melissa is passionate about serving the military community as her brother served in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, she is deeply passionate about serving the disabled community. Before entering medical school, she collaborated with researchers at California State University, Northridge to explore the challenges that historically marginalized populations encounter when accessing services for children with developmental disabilities. Presently, as a student leader at Thrive Adaptive, she provides medical assistance at adaptive sporting events and advocates for improved care for individuals with disabilities among clinical professionals. Melissa is currently in her 3rd year of Medical School at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She hopes to pursue a Residency in Neurology. Fun Fact: I studied American Sign Language for 5 years!
Katherine Quraishi-Knobloch is a native of the Washington D.C. area, but after high school was awarded an Army military scholarship at UCLA and moved to the West Coast. She pursued a degree in Biology and a minor in Arabic. After graduation, she worked in the Medical Service Corps, and served as a Medical Logistics Officer and a Patient Administrator. Katherine is currently in her 3rd year of Medical School at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California on a military scholarship. She hopes to pursue a Residency in Family Medicine. Fun Fact: I’ve never broken a bone! (hopefully, I didn’t jinx myself)
Medical Students Melissa Kruetz and Katherine Quaraishi-Knobloch Present Interesting Cases
Melissa Kruetz and Katherine Quaraishi-Knobloch – 5/12/24
Melissa Kreutz, a third-year medical student at Western University of Health Sciences, is dedicated to improving care for individuals with disabilities through research and her work with Thrive Adaptive. Katherine Quraishi-Knobloch, also a third-year medical student at Western University of Health Sciences, aims to enhance access to genetic testing for rural communities, leveraging her background in Biology and military medical service.
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Melissa Kreutz was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated with a degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan where she was a student athlete as a member of the women’s soccer team. Melissa is passionate about serving the military community as her brother served in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, she is deeply passionate about serving the disabled community. Before entering medical school, she collaborated with researchers at California State University, Northridge to explore the challenges that historically marginalized populations encounter when accessing services for children with developmental disabilities. Presently, as a student leader at Thrive Adaptive, she provides medical assistance at adaptive sporting events and advocates for improved care for individuals with disabilities among clinical professionals. Melissa is currently in her 3rd year of Medical School at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She hopes to pursue a Residency in Neurology. Fun Fact: I studied American Sign Language for 5 years!
Katherine Quraishi-Knobloch is a native of the Washington D.C. area, but after high school was awarded an Army military scholarship at UCLA and moved to the West Coast. She pursued a degree in Biology and a minor in Arabic. After graduation, she worked in the Medical Service Corps, and served as a Medical Logistics Officer and a Patient Administrator. Katherine is currently in her 3rd year of Medical School at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California on a military scholarship. She hopes to pursue a Residency in Family Medicine. Fun Fact: I’ve never broken a bone! (hopefully, I didn’t jinx myself)
Urgent Care: Chaotic Cases from San Diego, California
Dr. David LaRue, DO – 4/8/24
Step into the fast-paced world of urgent care medicine with Dr. David LaRue, DO, as he shares his experiences in San Diego, California. With over three decades of practice and expertise in family medicine, emergency care, urgent care, and sports medicine, Dr. LaRue offers insights into handling chaotic cases.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: A silent threat to women’s health
Dr. Anita Nelson, MD – 4/10/24
As a Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA, and currently serving as Professor at Western University of Health Sciences, Dr. Nelson brings over three decades of expertise to this issue. With a background in research and advocacy for reproductive justice, she sheds light on the often-overlooked impact of heavy menstrual bleeding on women.
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Anita Nelson, MD is a Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA, and Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Western University of Health Sciences. For nearly 30 years, she has been Medical Director of the Research Division for Essential Access Health. That group is one of the founding members of the NIH Contraceptive Network and has conducted Phase II thru Phase IV trials for a wide array of female and male contraceptive methods. Altogether she has been responsible for close to $68 million of research grants, published over 270 articles in professional journals, 80 chapters, and over 175 abstracts. She has given over 3,200 CME lectures. She particularly enjoys teaching and advocating for reproductive justice.
Is this Sjögren’s Disease?
Dr. Emmanual Katsaros – 1/10/24
Join Dr. Emmanuel Katsaros as he navigates the diagnostic intricacies of Sjögren’s Disease in this presentation. With his expertise in rheumatology, Dr. Katsaros explores the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic challenges associated with this autoimmune disorder.
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Dr. Katsaros is a graduate of Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a traditional rotating internship at San Bernardino County Medical Center. He then trained at Loma Linda University Medical Center for his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship. During his career, he has been the director of the rheumatology fellowship program and associate chief for clinical practice for the Division of Rheumatology at Loma Linda. He currently is a professor and chair of the Internal Medicine Department for College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP North-West at Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU). Dr. Katsaros continues to practice and supervise fellows, residents, and students in clinic.