International Extremity Project

01/02/2026

It's here! Watch the video of the IEP team's medical mission trip to .

Flecher Fleurdujon delivers the story that words alone cannot.

Life changing medical mission with International Extremity project. Come along on the ride to Bhutan with IEP...

28/12/2025

The dental team continued with lectures, screening, and periodontal surgeries as part of this year's medical mission.

The Bhutan dentists were grateful for the training. They thought Dr. Kao was straightforward and empathetic in his teaching approach. On the side, one of them asked me why we weren't staying for at least one month! 

28/12/2025

Wrapping the final days with Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan. Our team is happy to visit with patients and their families as they recover from their deformity repairs.

Bruce shares his perspectives

We finished the surgeries we scheduled. Long days with super spicy food and chai. The surgical and teams grew closer as we we collaborated.

27/12/2025

The team is in-sync with the Bhutan side of the equation. They are as excited to have us as we are to be here, all with the goal of helping our fellow humans.

Read Bruce's post: https://extremityproject.blogspot.com/2025/12/day-4-in-bhutan-medicine-and-laughter.html

25/12/2025

"Today was one of those days where meaningful work and quiet beauty existed side by side, making Bhutan feel both humbling and unforgettable." — Jannani Krishnan

Read Jannani's post about the third day of extremity surgeries and her experience in Bhutan so far.

https://extremityproject.blogspot.com/2025/12/day-3-in-bhutan-surgery-and-reflection.html

24/12/2025

Meetings with the Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan, patient screenings, dental evaluations, and the first day of extremity surgeries at 8,000 feet elevation in Bhutan.

Read our blog post to learn more.
https://extremityproject.blogspot.com/2025/12/bhutan-first-two-days.html

23/12/2025

A busy day in Bhutan for the IEP team. An introduction with the Honorable Health Minister followed by meeting some of the patients and families.

22/12/2025

The Hon’ble Health Minister today met with the IEP team of dedicated medical volunteers to welcome them to Bhutan.

21/12/2025

The IEP team is grateful to Princess Kesang Choden Wangchuck for the invitation to serve the people of Bhutan.

Here's an overview of the mission from IEP co-founder Bruce Lehnert.

https://extremityproject.blogspot.com/2025/12/bhutan-prep.html

Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan

IEP's medical team preparing for a two-part mission in Bhutan, providing lower-extremity surgeries and a new training program for local dentists.

21/12/2025

The 2025 IEP Mission Team is in Bhutan!

19/12/2025

And they're off! The IEP mission team is on the way to its first mission in Bhutan!!! The SFO crew is in the air!