About MedStar Bloodless Medicine
We believe this higher standard of care should be available worldwide.
Michael Hofmann
Director, International Center for Bloodless Medicine & Surgery
Bloodless is going to be one of the most exciting areas of medicine in the next 50 years.
Dr. Stephen Evans
CMO of MedStar Health
Our mission
To improve quality of care and patient safety for Jehovah’s Witnesses by providing free training in the tools and techniques of bloodless medicine and surgery.
What we offer
Online training
Free online case-based learning modules (CE credit available)
Workshops
Free training sessions at MedStar SiTEL (Simulation Training and Education Lab)
Consulting services
Free assistance for administrators and physicians wishing to establish a bloodless program.
Reports
A platform for sharing reports from medical professionals around the world.
The need
There are over eight million Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide who refuse blood transfusion on the basis of their faith, and millions more for whom transfusion is simply not an option.
Leadership
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Stephen R.T. Evans, MDExecutive Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer
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David Mayer, MDVP Safety & Quality
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John Yosaitis, MDMedical Director, MedStar Simulation Training & Education Lab Medical Director (Integrated Learning Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine), Associate Professor, Georgetown University Medical School
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Michael HofmannDirector, International Center for Bloodless Medicine & Surgery
Additional information
We offer free consulting services for administrators and physician leaders wishing to establish a bloodless medicine and surgery program.
Interested in starting a bloodless program?
Learn how you can implement a bloodless program in your institution.