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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine April 2023 Junior faculty at WU were enthusiastic about the prospects of continuation, after a few years long hibernation period due to COVID-19. Dr. Frank (Chaiwat Rerkswattavorn) and Dr. June (Atthayaporn Choomai) from Tha Sala hospital will be taking lead roles as on-site Thai faculty. Dr. Stephen Scholand plans to accompany the students on the initial leg of their rotation; to establish their rotations and provide clinical oversight. It is planned this will be followed later in July by UVM faculty for continued academic support. Perspectives Reports from the Field Highlights Reflections Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Hispanic/Latinx Community Ugandan Voices Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Video of the Month Announcement New Publications Article of the Month Welcome Among the Letters Congratulations Photo News Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine Dr. Stephen Scholand with the Walailak University Lecture Group Dr. Stephen Scholand also gave a Grand Rounds presentation while at Walailak on ‘Updates in Infectious Diseases’. Part of his lecture involved discussion of Candida auris, a new pathogen that has just made headlines around the world after the CDC’s warning in regards to this dangerous microbe in the US. Dr. Scholand’s presentation was well received with numerous questions from the audience. All parties seemed enthused, and we are looking forward to summer in Thailand for continued Global Health education. 6 Reports continued on next page >>
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Department of Rheumatology at ChoRay Hospital Written by Stephen Winter, MD Global Health eMagazine April 2023 Perspectives Reports from the Field Highlights Reflections The rheumatology unit requires special comment. I was not sure what to expect, and I was surprised at what an exceptional experience we had. Dr. Thanh, one of our former scholars introduced us to the section Chief, Dr. Khoa. He had spent six years in New York training at the Hospital for Special Surgery, and NYU receiving his PhD after his medical training in Vietnam. He is a progressive thinker, discussing quality interventions and programs within his section. The faculty of this department routinely have been receiving medical students from England, Australia and Canada and they are enthusiastic about having students to train. Everyone in this department is clearly prepared and has the interest in teaching students on their service. Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Hispanic/Latinx Community Ugandan Voices Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Video of the Month Announcement New Publications Article of the Month Dr. Khoa, Chief of Rheumatology and Dr. Robyn Scatena Dr. Khoa, Chief of Rheumatology and Dr. Thanh, one of our Global Scholars Welcome Among the Letters Congratulations Photo News Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine The structure of this department is designed perfectly for a student experience. There is an inpatient unit where they see new presentations of acute manifestations of rheumatologic disease with interesting differential and treatment discussions. On the same floor is an outpatient facility where approximately 350 patients are seen each week. It seems to be an incredible opportunity for students. There is also a suite where joint aspirations and injections are done (about 150 per week) potentially giving the students an opportunity to learn these important procedures. The clinical material on the wards is extraordinary and I must say that I learned a lot in the short time we were there. In about 2 hours we saw patients with lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, myositis/dermatomyositis, extensive gout, bacterial and TB spinal infections, ankylosing spondylitis (unusually common here) with systemic manifestations. It is a textbook of classic and unusual physical findings and complex, interesting patients with close supervision by enthusiastic teachers. I wish I had the opportunity to attend a rotation like this as a student myself. I would strongly recommend it to any motivated student. 7
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