To learn more about the general IPRO program at IIT, visit the IPRO website. To learn more about our specific IPRO, read on.

IPRO319 started in the fall semester of 2002, with the goal of finding its way down to El Salvador to perform a workshop. The workshop would teach orthotic students at Don Bosco University, in Soyapango, El Salvador, the use of a bracing system, more commonly known as "the kit". We believe that the kit is an excellent low cost alternative to surgery.

Throughout the past two semesters, students were split into three subgroups: a group focused on improving the kit, a group focused on instructions for kit usage, and a group focused on forming the workshop. Subgroups then met to work on their area of focus about once a week. The time remaining was used to learn scoliosis background, kit usage, and casting techniques.

Plans are currently being formed for the trip, which will be made at the end of the Spring 2003 semester, in mid-May.

Below is a figure of how we hope to make an impact with our trip to El Salvador.