Author Archives
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Tori Balogh – 8/18
Today, I got to rotate in the Dermatology room with the attending and her residents. It was a very new experience for me, but it was so cool! I was able to put a lot of the knowledge I just… Read More ›
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Caroline Trippel – 8/18
Today was a little more laid back in the clinic today. We still saw so many patients that there was no break except for lunch but it felt much more organized and efficient like everyone had a system and got… Read More ›
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Theresa Sitto – 8/18
Today was an incredible day filled with the simple underlying motive of answering the call to help others heal. A large team of Attending physicians, residents, pharmacists, medical students, nurses, translators from Barcelona Spain, Volunteers and more all joined their… Read More ›
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Kegan Ottenbaker – 8/16
Bright and early, we left Lima to head to Iquitos. We were welcomed at the airport with music and a celebration. You could tell right away that the town of Iquitos was very excited and glad to have us. That… Read More ›
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Brian McParland – 8/17
Today was our first day at the clinic in Iquitos. When we arrived at the clinic around 8am today, there were already a long line of people outside. It seemed less people than last time but when you walked into… Read More ›
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Jordan Place – 8/16
Day 4 – Travel to Iquitos While in Lima, our time in Peru has been both inspiring and relaxing. We have had the opportunities to shadow Peruvian medical students on rounds at the hospital as well as learn about… Read More ›
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Mike Tobar – 8/17
Today was our first day of clinic in Iquitos, Peru. It was incredibly humbling knowing that people lined up since last night just to see us. I was fortunate enough to start in podiatry, where I got to see a… Read More ›
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Rachel Harper – 8/17
First day of clinic in Iquitos was a success! This morning when we arrived at the clinic, which we spent hours setting up yesterday, we were greeted by hundreds of people waiting in a line that wrapped around the block… Read More ›
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Kellie Zawisa – 8/16
This morning we flew into Iquítos! How exciting to finally be here! The flight over the Amazon was absolutely beautiful! The city of Iquítos is much larger and more populated than I had expected. The streets are vibrantly colorful and… Read More ›
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Emily Potter – 8/15
Today we were all given the incredibly privilege of touring the ancient ruins of Huaca Pucllana before eating one of the most spectacular meals of the trip thus far. We were able to learn the story of another ancient civilization… Read More ›
