Articles
The journal of Bone & Joint Surgery vol. 102 – february 2020
Scalpel At The Cross was featured in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery in December of 2019. The Article was written by Bradley Lezak, Peter Cole Jr., Lisa K. Schroder, and Peter A. Cole. The article talks about how musculoskeletal disorders and injuries represent a substantial proportion of the global burden of disease. This burden is
Rebuttal to Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Article
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery allows a platform for fellow colleagues to respond to articles within their publication. Dr. Eric Gokcen is an associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. Dr. Gokcen wrote a response to the article titled.
The Development of a Surgical Mission in The Peruvian Amazon: Visions, Challenges, and Accomplishments in a 15-Year Odyssey
Peter A. Cole, Jr presented a paper in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Health Administration Degree in the Miami Business School. As a son of founder Dr. Peter
Blogs
Resilience, Mission, & the Power of Showing Up
Resilience, Mission, & the Power of Showing Up Through the perspective of Isabella (Isa) When I traveled to Pucallpa to serve with Scalpel At The Cross, I was simply hoping to make an impact—however small. What I did not expect was how deeply the experience would...
From Patient to Volunteer: Nikki Lavin’s Full-Circle Journey of Healing
One of the most powerful aspects of Scalpel At The Cross is the way stories of hope and healing intertwine—between patients, providers, and volunteers alike. Few stories capture this intersection more clearly than that of Nikki Lavin. Before Nikki ever served in...
What is it like to serve on a medical mission in the Peruvian Amazon?
Written by Erica Saxey SATC medical campaign volunteer - January 2025 One of my favorite things to do is to travel the world with my husband Chris, we like to hike mountains and canyons and see the culture and archeological sites, but recently, for the first time, we...