The Global Health Academic Concentration
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Hello! It’s been such a whirlwind transitioning to a new place. I’ve been learning and growing each day since I’ve been in Gaborone. It’s been a mild winter; The contrast between warm, sunny days and cool mornings and nights. My evenings are spent soaking up some vitamin D. My free time on the weekends has … Continue reading Gaborone | A Day in the Life
When I was applying for medical schools, I remember being captivated by a UC San Diego GHAC video where students described their ability to ‘engage in global health work in your own backyard’. As an out-of-state student passionate about global health, this resonated deeply with me. The ability to integrate global health work so closely … Continue reading Engaging in Global Health: My Experience in Tijuana
Olá! Tudo Bem. Hello from Maputo, Moçambique! A country home to some of the friendliest people in the world. Sunrise View from the UCSD Apartment I spend most of my week at Maputo Central Hospital, the largest public hospital in all of Moçambique. My research is in Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) diagnosis in the inpatient … Continue reading Olá! Tudo Bem. Hello from Maputo, Moçambique!Â
As the culmination of my medical school experience, I spent four weeks rotating across border health clinical sites, including the Cruz Roja hospital and Prevencasa clinic in Tijuana, Mexico, as well as in the asylum clinics located at the Sheraton and Ramada Hotels in San Diego through the UCSD Asylum Seeker Medical Screening and Stabilization … Continue reading GLOBAL HEALTH IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
Rice, known locally as baht, is one of the most important dietary staple crops in Nepal, providing roughly 40% of total caloric intake, and contributing almost 20% to the agricultural gross domestic product. In Nepal, rice is a beloved food, and it just so happens to be my last name. As such, I quickly was … Continue reading “Doctor Baht will see you now”
During the second week of my rotation, I had the opportunity to make a day trip to an outreach center affiliated with Dhulikhel hospital. The city of Dhulikhel is actually a medium-sized city and not considered rural by the Nepali. Dhulikhel hospital has 15 affiliated outreach centers located in hard-to-reach rural areas around Nepal. These … Continue reading Experiencing Healthcare in Rural Nepal: An Outreach Visit
Hello again from the UCSD Asylum Seeker Medical Screening and Stabilization Program! My month here has been flying by, and I can’t believe this is my last week working here with this incredible team and patient population. One of the Navy residents, Dr. Boone, has been mentoring me over the past 2 weeks. Clinically, the … Continue reading BORDER HEALTH IS GLOBAL HEALTH
My two weeks rotating in the Dhulikhel hospital emergency room (ER ) so far have been a powerful and eye-opening experience. Many patients come in transported by their families, with some in critical condition. By my observation, the five most common concerns are trauma secondary to motorcycle or farming accidents, COPD, heart disease, alcoholic liver … Continue reading Experiences in Dhulikhel Hospital’s Emergency Care
Costa Rica stands out for its remarkable biodiversity, frequent seismic and volcanic activity, and significant agricultural exports. The country has prioritized the preservation of its diverse ecosystems by establishing 29 national parks, interconnected by pristine wilderness. During my travels, I had the opportunity to explore Manuel Antonio National Park, founded in 1972. This park is … Continue reading Costa Rica’s Biodiversity, Culture and Commerce
During my immersion in Costa Rica's healthcare system, I have frequently been asked by locals, affectionately known as Ticos, why I chose Costa Rica. The answer is straightforward. Firstly, I aimed to enhance my proficiency in medical Spanish by learning directly from native Spanish-speaking healthcare providers. Given that 35% of San Diego County residents speak … Continue reading Costa Rica – Immersion in Healthcare System