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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine deeply that the purpose of global health is the exchange of information and to learn from each other so we can best take care of patients in any practice environment. I understand that a one-time gift of resources is not sustainable global health. But I have learned so much during my first two days in the clinical environment and people have gone so far out of their way to help me that the exchange of information feels unequal. So now I am wondering- what do I have to give in exchange? March 2023 Highlights Reviews GH Narrative Reflections Hispanic and Latinx Voices Global Local Voices of Ugandan Students Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Article of the Month You’re Invited Photo News Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine Florida (Olwen Gurry) 18 Reflections continued on next page >>
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine March 2023 Highlights Reviews GH Narrative Reflections Hispanic and Latinx Voices Global Local Voices of Ugandan Students Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Article of the Month You’re Invited Photo News Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine “Superwoman and Superman” Written by Monica Dhiman RUSM Class of ‘23 The end of my third week is here and there is so much to reflect on! My week started off in the OPD Pediatrics clinic where we saw many new children as well as follow-ups from the inpatient ward. There were quite a few memorable cases that engaged my interest. One such case was a 7-year-old female who has h/o congenital coloboma (meaning partial tissue that makes up the eye is missing/was never formed) who came to us today for treatment of just the common cold. What was intriguing to me is the fact that most of the children like her come in for small community communicable diseases, but when you look into their history, they have such rare congenital issues. This really puts into perspective the patient population we face here. Most of today’s patients were just here for common colds and viral gastro illnesses, but it helped me become familiar with the medications and symptomatic care measures that are given here (as it is somewhat different than what would be given back in the states). Also, it was one of the senior doctor’s birthdays so we all got to feast on some amazing local cuisines during lunchtime; I was very grateful to be included! It again shows everyone’s kindness and humility. The next few days were spent in the general pediatrics ward. The 2-year-old patient who had been admitted for the last two weeks to undergo chemotherapy had finally been discharged; a sigh of relief for the attentive mother I had gotten to know in my short time there. I took some time out to speak with her separately in between rounds and admissions and was in awe of her bravery towards her child; she’s nothing short of a true ‘Superwoman.’ But that’s the thing; everyone here is a Superwomen (or Superman) in their own way. Regardless of having limited funds or resources, the way each and every parent goes to unimaginable extents for their child’s well-being is no less than a supernatural power. Seeing patients and their families like this, my respect for the residents of Wardha grows every day. The end of this week also marked the celebration of the day the Indian Constitution came into place, also known as ‘Republic Day’ here in India. We got a long weekend off in remembrance of this day and I was able to visit my grandparents in Northern India; I truly am grateful that I was able to do so as it had been 5 years since I last saw them. I can’t wait to see what the next week will bring. My day out in the market (fresh display of Rangoli colors) 19
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