by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 11, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Sunday night brings us to the end of our first week here in Arusha. I’m sure you have all enjoyed reading everyone’s entries and are up to date with all of our activities throughout the week. My second trip to Tanzania has brought new adventures and experiences. It...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 11, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Finally it is my turn to do the journal entry. Christa has already introduced the subject, the medicine man, Dr. Maretu, presumably a 60 year old Masai man with one eye. The left eye has been injured. We never found out what happened to his left eye as we thought this...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 10, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Hello Everyone–today was our symposium and it went very well. I think we were just shy of 50 participants and all the Doctors presenting did a great job..it was nice to see the local people arrive in native dress and in such bright colors. I think it was enjoyed by...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 10, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
02/09/07: Jambo from Tanzania The Tanzanians are warm, friendly people. We started our day with lectures at Mt. Meru hospital and proceeded to Upone clinic to see patients. We had 4 MDs and 5 RNs. In 2 hours we managed to see over 50 patients!!!Dr. Anvekar, you would...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 10, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
I am the eye behind the camera. I have a chance to see many of the remarkable details concerning our work in Tanzania. The reality coming through the lens is incredible as are the emotions engulfing us each day. For me, the most extraordinary thing is to see how much...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 10, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Today marks one week in Tanzania. The overall experience can most acurately be described as “hands on” and I am certain that each team member’s perception of the world has been altered in some significant way. I have had the remarkable opportunity to: co-facilitate an...
