Just a few days left of 2017! We have so much to reflect on and be grateful for this year, but we are also eager to see the many blessings to come in 2018. Speaking of blessings, we would like to introduce you to another speaker at this upcoming conference, Keir Thelander, MD, FACS, FWACS, FCS (ECSA).

Keir was born in a suburb of Chicago and grew up in Indianapolis, IN. He attended Indiana University School of Medicine and subsequently completed his general surgery residency at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, OH, in 2004.

After a short time working as a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Keir was called to train and disciple African doctors to become surgeons. Keir’s young family of 4 embarked on a transcontinental which took them to Bongolo Hospital in the southern part of the country of Gabon. For 8 years Keir served as the Program Director of the PAACS surgical residency program as well as the medical director of this 150 bed facility.

Additionally, over the last few years, Dr. Thelander fulfilled the role of Team Leader for the over 20 ex-patriots living in Bongolo. Additionally, he worked as the West/Central Africa Director for PAACS.

Presently, Keir is the Chief Medical Officer of PAACS. In this role he oversees the 12 PAACS training programs that are spread across Africa. One of Keir’s passions is helping doctors and all people to thrive no matter the circumstances. Keir now lives in Cleveland, OH, and is married with 2 children.

Please join us in welcoming Keir to the 2018 M3 Conference. Click here to register now if you haven’t already and we will see you on February 23 & 24! Use promo code SPREADTHEWORDM318 to receive $5 off your registration.