Tag Archives: Global Pharmacy Practice

Helping Out with the Pharmaceutical Care Skills Lab at Makerere University

Posted on October 3, 2016 by kbohan

3 October 2016 On Mondays during the Fall Semester, the 3rd and 4th Year Pharmacy Students have a class called Pharmaceutical Care Skills Lab (PCSL).  This is a course that helps them to learn how to talk to patients and … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Day Trip to Jinja, The Source of the Nile River

Posted on October 2, 2016 by kbohan

2 October 2016 Although the morning threatened rain, we were all up bright and early for our trek to Jinja where the source of the Nile River is located. From it’s beginning in Jinja, the Nile flows North to meet … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Kampala

Posted on October 1, 2016 by kbohan

1 October 2016 Last night Dr. Ed Foote, the Pharmacy Practice Department Chair from Wilkes University, joined our team and so far, he is acclimating just fine- no signs of jet lag! We went easy on him today with a … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Experience working with Mbarara University Pharmacy Students

Posted on September 26, 2016 by kbohan

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 Fond Farewell to Masindi

Posted on April 29, 2016 by kbohan

April 29, 2016 Our time in Uganda has drawn to a close. It is hard to believe we’ve been here for 4 weeks already- 2 in Kampala and 2 in Masindi. The work in each location is very different but … Continue reading →

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World Malaria Day at Local Schools

Posted on April 28, 2016 by kbohan

April 28, 2016:  A Blog Post by Makenzie The true World Malaria Day was Monday April 25, a day aimed at education surrounding malaria prevention, and awareness of the disease. Over 3.2 billion people in the world are at risk … Continue reading →

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A Normal Day in Masindi

Posted on April 26, 2016 by kbohan

April 26, 2016   Last night we all slept really well because the rains came and it cooled down nicely. But the difficult part was getting up and getting ready for another day of work at MKMC this morning. It … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 25, 2016 by kbohan

April 25, 2016:  A Blog Post by Lauren Well, fast food had a new meaning this morning…as we were driving to the clinic, there was a boda boda (motorcycle) driving next to us.  We were horrified to see a pig … Continue reading →

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Babies!! And TASO And Baboons!

Posted on April 22, 2016 by kbohan

April 22, 2016: A Blog Post by Makenzie Today was baby day at The Masindi Kitara Medical Clinic (MKMC) and it sure was a baby filled morning. While the clinic normally operates under a fee for service model it holds … Continue reading →

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A Makerere University Pharmacy Student Comes to MKMC & A Visit to Masindi District Hospital

Posted on April 21, 2016 by kbohan

April 21, 2016 Today I sent the students with my driver, Sam, to go out with the TASO group (The AIDS Support Organization) on a community visit to deliver HIV medications and check up on the patients. I will let … Continue reading →

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