National Grand Rounds February 11, 2025 12:00 PM

National Grand Rounds

February 11, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM ET

Warfare and Medical Workers: A Qualitative Analysis of Female Ukrainian Medical Workers During the Ukraine War 2022-2023

Co-hosted by the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the KU Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES), this National Grand Rounds will feature a presentation by Dr. Kristen Kolleda on her research study titled "Warfare and Medical Workers: A Qualitative Analysis of Female Ukrainian Medical Workers During the Ukraine War 2022-2023." 

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has severely affected civilians and medical infrastructure, with continuous attacks on healthcare facilities impacting access to essential services. Dr. Kolleda’s research examines the experiences of female medical workers in Ukraine, who make up over 83% of the healthcare workforce. Through qualitative, semi-structured interviews, her study explores the health consequences, social impacts, and operational challenges these workers face in a protracted urban conflict. The research categorizes these insights into 50 codes grouped into 10 categories and identifies four overarching themes: health consequences, healthcare operations, social impacts, and survival strategies. The findings also offer recommendations on managing burnout, medical triage in tactical environments, and adapting non-clinical spaces for healthcare operations. Notably, the study addresses the role of animals and pet ownership during traumatic experiences, as well as the importance of continued education for healthcare workers in disaster zones. This webinar will provide valuable insights into the intersection of healthcare, gender studies, and conflict, offering a detailed perspective on the lived experiences of medical professionals during one of the most complex emergencies of recent times.

Although ACMT National Grand Rounds are usually just for ACMT members, this session is free and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to join!

About The Series: ACMT's National Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.

Series Moderator: Nicholas Nacca, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Toxicology, Associate Fellowship Director of Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY