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The Haitian Earthquake of 2010 represents one of the worst events to affect the "human condition" in our hemisphere in our lifetime. The gravity of this catastrophic event su- perimposed on unparalleled poverty and suffering provided the impetus to start ORSI (Orthopaedic Relief Services International), a 501c3 not for profit dedicated to providing sustainable infrastructural (equipment), clinical (teams), and educational support to the Haitian State Hospital sys- tem and its orthopedic residency training programs. Our success and accomplishments over 12 years has been built on a grassroots, "bottom up" approach to building trusting relationships between our visiting teams and hosts in Haiti. Rather than assisting with pre-determined plans, our model has been "how is it we can best serve your needs...." This approach is most mindful of the stakeholders and beneficia- ries on the ground. The additional benefit to both visiting US and Haitian residents builds professional attributes of empathy, cultural competency, and volunteerism, which are important core competencies in the training of our best physicians. Working in resource-limited settings presents obstacles that require resiliency, adaptability, innovation, and patience. We have identified strategies to approach and overcome such obstacles in the fulfillment of our mission.
2010 年海地地震是我们有生之年影响我们半球“人类状况”的最严重事件之一。这场灾难性事件的严重性叠加在无与伦比的贫困和苦难之上，促使我们成立了 ORSI（骨科救援服务国际组织），这是一个 501c3 非营利组织，致力于为海地国家医院系统及其骨科住院医师培训计划提供可持续的基础设施（设备）、临床（团队）和教育支持。我们在过去 12 年中的成功和成就，是建立在基层、“自下而上”的基础上，建立了我们访问团队与海地接待方之间的信任关系。我们的模式不是按照预先确定的计划提供援助，而是“我们如何才能最好地满足您的需求……”这种方法最能考虑到实地的利益相关者和受益者。这种方法对来访的美国和海地居民都有好处，培养了同理心、文化能力和志愿服务等专业属性，这些都是我们培训优秀医生的重要核心能力。在资源有限的环境中工作会带来需要韧性、适应性、创新性和耐心的障碍。我们已经确定了在履行使命时应对和克服这些障碍的策略。
