Category Archives: Diseases/Health

Posts about diseases or general health-related issues

My First OSCE In Uganda Was a Success!

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. It is hard to believe I’m already into my 3rd … Continue reading

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Antimicrobial Stewardship: A New Concept for Pharmacy Interns

I spent today at Mulago Hospital helping some of the Pharmacy Interns put the final touches on their learning case presentation to the other Interns on Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.  After the presentation, I gave a talk on Antimicrobial Stewardship, which is … Continue reading

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The Ups and Downs of Clinical Pharmacy Practice in Uganda

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. Today was a frustrating day. I worked at the hospital … Continue reading

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A Night of Fun: A Fond Farewell & Celebrating the Makerere Nursing Department’s 20 Years

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. On Friday I had to say goodbye to Joe, the … Continue reading

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An Overview of the Ugandan Healthcare System & A Visit to a Community Pharmacy

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. In Uganda, the government provides basic healthcare at no cost … Continue reading

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Teaching into Practice: Working with Ugandan Pharmacy Students at Mulago Hospital

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. It was great to get back into clinical work in … Continue reading

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A Visit to the AMPATH Program in Eldoret, Kenya

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. First Things First: The Road Trip On Wednesday I had … Continue reading

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Update Part 2 (from the road to Eldoret)

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. The great start to my work week continued on Tuesday … Continue reading

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A Sunday Adventure

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. From the moment I stepped into the house and heard … Continue reading

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Ending the Week on a High Note

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS. I just finished my second full workweek in Uganda and … Continue reading

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