About COEDN:
Children’s Orthopedics Education for Developing Nations (COEDN) is a program developed by Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine surgeon, Mark Barry, M.D. COEDN is under the umbrella of a Non-Governmental Organization called Global Help Initiative that has a 501(c)(3) status, and is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States.
The goal of COEDN is to provide fellowship level training for orthopedic surgeons in-country and thereby help bring sustainable pediatric orthopedic care to the developing world. Multiple visiting surgeon volunteers from North America and other training centers around the world provide training for 3 doctorate level local surgeons interested in becoming pediatric orthopedic surgery sub-specialists. COEDN volunteer surgeon-educators each visit for 4-6 weeks per month for a total of 12-18 months. Both didactic and surgical training is provided.
Our dedicated trainers are top Pediatric Orthopedic surgeons who come from across the globe. They come as volunteers for a meaningful 4-6 weeks. We teach our “pearls” which come from decades of experience not only from surgery, but also training others. Many come from top training centers and bring a wealth of wisdom and ideas. COEDN truly appreciates their their impactful participation.
About Dr. Mark Barry:
Mark Barry is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgery and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in children. Dr. Barry, a Canadian transplant, had a very successful practice in Las Vegas, Nevada for nineteen years. His inventiveness has allowed him to enter into the next phase of his career, focusing on advancing global health equity by setting up training centers and doing philanthropic work in developing countries.
In his leisure time Dr. Barry enjoys a variety of activities, sports and adventures with his three adult children and two gregarious grandchildren.
Dr. Barry can be reached at
mark@COEDN.org
Dr. Barry’s Education and Training:
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
EDUCATION:
- Undergraduate Biology
- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada , 1979 (2-year medical school fast track)
- Doctor of Medicine
- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada , 1984
RESIDENCY:
- Orthopedic Surgery: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. 1990
FELLOWSHIPS:
- Pediatric Orthopedics and Scoliosis Surgery: University of Toronto, Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. 1991
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery: University of Toronto, Mt. Sinai Hospital Toronto, Canada. 1992
HOSPITAL/ ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS:
- College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
- Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
- Scoliosis Research Society
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa
