by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 7, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Jambo again, Great day….was at Upone Medical clinic w/ Dr. Alrashad, Dr. Cho and Alison and we churned out 36 patients in 4 hours….just waiting to go to dinner. Hope you are all well Stateside. tom
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 7, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Jambo from Tanzania. Today (Wed.) was another remarkable day in Arusha. Dr. Mukule was able to coerce many of the physicians and nurses from Mt. Meru hospital to join us for a morning lecture at 8AM (I think he even made his family come so it would be well attended)...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 7, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Well another wonderful day in Arusha, Tanzania. Today at 0800 we attended a session on GI Bleeding given by our Dr. David. It was attended by the Doctors, residents, and nurses of Mt Meru. It was a full house. It was quite informative for both sides. Then I and Dr...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 7, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
This is a great place to wake up in. Perfect temperature, crystal clear weather in a spectacular setting. Breakfast is with a great group of people. And then it’s off to the hospitals and clinics where we experience the challenge of treating severe, and often exotic...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 6, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Jambo! It was our first full day of work. We just had our debriefing for the day over cold beers. Dr. Blitz recounted his experience in the operating room and wondered if he was doing more harm than good due to the lack of proper equipment and general disregard for...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 6, 2007 | 2007 Field Journal
Wow! I can’t believe I’m really here! Thank you Kim & the Phil Simon Clinic for giving me the opportunity to fulfill a life long dream. I am awed by the incredible beauty of Africa,dismayed by the incredible poverty and enriched by the incredible friendliness of...