Doctors United for Haiti (DUFH) is an independent, Academic non-profit organization developed to organize, coordinate, and thereby enhance healthcare systems and services in Haiti.
DUFH will develop partnerships with Haitian healthcare professionals, hospitals and clinics throughout Haiti to help bring quality health care to Haitians through education and quality improvement.
The Mission:
The mission of DUFH is to improve health while decreasing mortality and morbidity rates in Haiti using an academic approach to reach conflict resolution. DUFH will send health care volunteers for humanitarian efforts with the main goal of sharing knowledge and skills with the Haitian healthcare professionals. Reduction of diseases and death will occur when critical information is shared, innovative best practices are identified and implemented.
Financial Independence and Accountability:
To maintain its operational independence and flexibility, DUFH will rely on private donations, grants, educational institutions and the general public.
DUFH:
The team is composed of doctors, other healthcare professionals, logistical experts, skilled workers and professionals in academia.
Organizational Structure:
DUFH functions under a board of directors to deliver its vision and mission to Haiti.
Founder & Executive Director: Sidney Coupet, DO/MPH
Board of Directors:
- Dr. Dennis Amundson: Advisor, Communicator Expert
- Dr. Lesly Archer: Education and Logistic Operator in Haiti
- Dr. Parris Baker: Social Expert
- Dr. Edward Cho: Internal and External logistical Expert
- Rev. Roselin Eustache: Medical Mission logistic operator Expert
- Dr. Reza Nassiri: Education and Public Health Expert
- Dr. Teresa Pettersen: Program implementation Expert
- Dr. Ian Rawson
- Dr. Mary Jane Reed: Logistical Specialist, Education, Assist in Medical Missions in Haiti
- Dr. Edward Woods: Operational and System Expert
Executive Members
- Whitney Alexander: Chief Editor of DUFH Health Affairs Journal
- Emsgatte Antoine: Human Resource Expert
- Bernadette Cantave: Chief Financial Officer
- Dr. Chrisopher Coppola: Chief Informational Officer
- Dr. Jennifer Cusumano: Marketing Expert
- Laure Dorilas: Fundraising Director & Senior Executive Assistant
- Martine Jean-Jacques: Secretary
Medical care /Public Health/Health Policy education:
Evidence base medicine, best practices and efficient healthcare delivery systems are being identified in Haiti. Innovative strategies are being addressed by both our healthcare volunteers and our Haitian healthcare professions, in Haiti. Through the DUFH Health Affairs Journal, we are able to share those innovative practices.
