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
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
Dumela from Gaborone! This summer, I was given the opportunity to conduct research in Botswana under the mentorship of Dr. Adriane Wynn (UCSD) and the wonderful team at the Botswana Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative (BSRHI). Image 1 - Flying into Gaborone With BSRHI, I learned about the important work being done to both understand … Continue reading Dumela from Gaborone! My SUMMER in BOTSWANA
I had an incredible time working with my research team this summer in Botswana. However, I can’t fully describe how rich my experience was without mentioning some of the adventures I was able to have outside of work.My home base in Bots was the capital city, Gaborone. Gaborone has the feel of a sprawling, bustling … Continue reading Wildlife Adventures in Sub-Saharan Africa
My GHAC summer research in Ecuador as part of the ESPINA project was an incredible professional, academic and personal experience! I began working with Dr. Suarez during the school year to help with a project related to pesticide exposure and inflammatory biomarkers as part of the ESPINA project. My interest in Dr. Suarez’s research was … Continue reading Exploring Quito: Culture and Science in Summer Research
One of the best things about having a summer birthday is that I always am surprised by where the next year takes me. This year, I got to spend my 25th birthday in Ecuador, making it one of my best yet. To have a day I would remember for a lifetime, I decided to hike … Continue reading Hiking Volcán Cotopaxi: My 25th Birthday Experience
Traditional Nepali Food (Dal-bhaat) with Rice, lentils, curd, different curries and pickles This summer, I had the privilege of working on a qualitative study of abortion conducted by the Center for Research on Environment, Health, and Population Activities (CREHPA). This project is part of the larger global abortion study known as the "Turnaway Study," led … Continue reading Insights from my Summer with CREHPA in Nepal
There were early signs that my summer in Salvador as a GHAC student would play out quite unexpectedly, but it didn’t really hit me until - 2 hours into a 10-hour flight from Houston to São Paulo - the flight attendants asked over the intercom if there was a doctor on board. Then again. Then … Continue reading Barril Dobrado – Bahia, Brazil
After completing my first year of medical school, I returned to Nepal for my GHAC research project. Throughout the 26-hour journey, I felt immense gratitude for the opportunity to conduct research in my home country. There’s something uniquely powerful about revisiting the home and the familiar alleys you grew up in. It instantly reminds you … Continue reading Summer Back Home – Nepal