What do 100 eye glass frames, 200 lenses, 15 soccer balls, 3 huge suitcases stuffed full of medical supplies, and 6 newly dubbed second year medical students have in common? Oh yeah, we're all going to Ghana in one week from today!
It's the final countdown, folks. After months of preparation, this trip is finally starting to feel like reality.
Our group has been very busy these past few months. We spent a lot of time in the Clinical Education and Simulation Center at Creighton University Medical Center, where we learned, practiced, and refreshed ourselves on how to do blood draws, conduct physical exams (adult and pediatric), identify signs and symptoms of infectious diseases endemic to Ghana, and the process of labor and delivery.
Now that classes are all done for the year, I've been able to put down the Neurology textbook and pick up Phillip Brigg's travel guide to Ghana. In his words, Ghana is "Africa for Beginners: a country of immense natural diversity and renowned hospitality ideal for newcomers to the continent and seasoned travelers alike." Needless to say, I am very much looking forward to being immersed in the rich culture, and to try new things. There will be days in the hospital that will push us to our limits, but that's all part of the adventure that awaits us! This trip is not only an opportunity for us to see a new part of the world, but also an incredible opportunity for us to put our passion for service and medicine into practice in ways that will make a difference in the lives of others.
We hope to update this blog during our trip as much as internet access allows us! It's Ghana be a good summer, so check back in on us once in a while!
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| Supplies piling up in Janae's apartment |
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| Medical supplies that will be donated to Mampong District Hospital and the Saboba Medical Centre |
It's the final countdown, folks. After months of preparation, this trip is finally starting to feel like reality.
Our group has been very busy these past few months. We spent a lot of time in the Clinical Education and Simulation Center at Creighton University Medical Center, where we learned, practiced, and refreshed ourselves on how to do blood draws, conduct physical exams (adult and pediatric), identify signs and symptoms of infectious diseases endemic to Ghana, and the process of labor and delivery.
Now that classes are all done for the year, I've been able to put down the Neurology textbook and pick up Phillip Brigg's travel guide to Ghana. In his words, Ghana is "Africa for Beginners: a country of immense natural diversity and renowned hospitality ideal for newcomers to the continent and seasoned travelers alike." Needless to say, I am very much looking forward to being immersed in the rich culture, and to try new things. There will be days in the hospital that will push us to our limits, but that's all part of the adventure that awaits us! This trip is not only an opportunity for us to see a new part of the world, but also an incredible opportunity for us to put our passion for service and medicine into practice in ways that will make a difference in the lives of others.
We hope to update this blog during our trip as much as internet access allows us! It's Ghana be a good summer, so check back in on us once in a while!
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| From bucket showers to sweating buckets...it's Ghana be a great time! |
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