Monthly Archives: September 2016

Pharmacy Student Case Presentations at Makerere University

30 September 2016 It’s been another busy day in Kampala. We went to the Pharmacy School at Makerere University for the first time to participate in the day of case presentations by the Ugandan students. The 4th years went from … Continue reading

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First Day at Mulago National Referral Hospital

29 September 2016 Today was our first full day in Kampala and we participated in Pharmacy Rounds with some of the 4th Year Makerere University Pharmacy Students.  We saw a patient in the Neurosurgery Ward as well as patients in … Continue reading

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Greeted By Monkeys As We Settle Into our Rooms Back in Kampala, Uganda

28 September 2016 A Blog Post by Mike It has been another busy few days. Yesterday we finished up our time Mbarara. We were only there for two days but we had a great time interacting with the students at … Continue reading

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Another Rewarding Day with Faculty and Students At Mbarara University School of Pharmacy

27 September 2016 A Blog Post by Emily First I would like to expand on Dr. Bohan’s post from yesterday. Nick and I were assigned to the psychiatric ward, which was different than a psychiatric ward in America. The most … Continue reading

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A Wonderful Experience working with Mbarara University Pharmacy Students

26 September 2016 Today was the first day of the Mbarara University Pharmacy Students Association 7th Annual Conference to which we were invited to speak and participate on ward rounds with the Pharmacy Students. It was an absolutely wonderful and … Continue reading

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A Warm Welcome to Mbarara By New Friends

25 September 2016 After a long day of travel we arrived safely to Mbarara. Despite being hot and tired, our spirits were lifted upon receiving warm greetings and smiles by the 2 Mbarara University Pharmacy students who have worked hard … Continue reading

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Thoughts About Cultural & A Wonderful Last Day in Masindi, Uganda

23 September 2016 A Blog Post by Jennie Yesterday, the other students and I had a very impactful cultural experience at the clinic. The other students and I were standing outside of the clinic ward with a group of Ugandan … Continue reading

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A Visit to TASO 

22 September 2016 It was another great day of learning at the Masindi Kitara Medical Center. The students and I talked to several patients to learn more about their disease states and provide education about their medications. This had to … Continue reading

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Adapting to the Ugandan Culture & the Environment

21 September 2016 A Blog Post by Nick   We have been in Uganda for three days now, and are finally getting adjusted to the time change. We also have been adjusting to the Ugandan culture, which is very different … Continue reading

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First Day in Masindi

20 September 2016 Today we went to Masindi-Kitara Medical Center (MKMC) for the first time this trip and were warmly greeted by the Staff. It was so great to see my friends!  We spent the morning going on the hospital … Continue reading

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