Timeline	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4 +
STaRS' Activities	Providing Education and Demonstrations	Encouraging Participation	Supporting Clinical Practice	Supporting Self-Sustainability
Host's Activities	Learning	Participating	Practicing	Sustaining
Surgical Treatment and Professional Education	STaRS' team demonstrates leading-edge pediatric reconstructive surgical techniques and provides educational courses on-site to local medical professionals.	Under STaRS team's direction, host country surgical team and medical support personnel actively participate in treatment planning, surgery and follow-up care.	Majority of treatment is done by host country's surgical team and medical support personnel; STaRS assists in complex cases.	Host country's surgical team and medical support personnel function independently. STaRS' team provides ongoing training and support, focusing on latest advances.
Equipment and Supplies Required	Limited	Moderate	Large	Very large
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