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Ukrainian Surgeon Learns War Trauma Skills in Canada
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A Ukrainian surgeon is training in Hamilton to treat war injuries.
- The ASSIST program brought seven doctors from Ukraine for war trauma skills.
- Dr. Kuzeikiv aims to use her new skills to help patients in Lviv.
A Ukrainian surgeon is in Hamilton, Canada, to acquire advanced techniques for treating victims of the ongoing conflict. Dr. Mariia Kuzeikiv, working at a public trauma hospital in Ukraine, is participating in the Hamilton Health Sciences' ASSIST program.
This initiative, started by Dr. Mark Pahuta, has brought seven Ukrainian doctors to Canada to train in managing severe war-related injuries. Dr. Kuzeikiv's six-month program focuses on treating blast and gunshot trauma, with the goal of enhancing her ability to help soldiers and civilians upon her return.
During her training, Dr. Kuzeikiv has been involved in complex surgeries, including a recent lower back operation using minimally-invasive navigation techniques. The program emphasizes a two-way learning exchange, with Canadian surgeons also gaining insights from their Ukrainian counterparts, particularly regarding wartime innovations.
