By Bruce Lehnert IEP is at it again. We're in the final stages of preparation for our 15th medical mission. But this time we’re heading somewhere completely new: the Kingdom of Bhutan.  What started with a gracious invitation from  Princess Kesang Choden Wangchuck has now grown into one of the most exciting, wide-reaching initiatives in the history of our medical missions. On December 19, 2025, the Extremity Project team will board planes from all over the world to converge in Bhutan, ready once again to do what we do best: restore function, mobility, dignity, and hope to those who need it most. But there is more. This year, we’re expanding beyond below-the-knee conditions for the very first time. Joining our usual cast of talented, deeply committed lower-extremity specialists is a new duo bringing an entirely new dimension to our mission. Richard Kao, DDS , a world-renowned periodontist, and Logan Lehnert , a Colby College pre-dental student and long-term dedicated IEP ...