Tag Archives: Global Pharmacy

Settling Into Work in Masindi, Uganda

Posted on April 15, 2015 by kbohan

Wednesday, April 15, 2015: We have now been in Masindi 5 days, although we already feel so comfortable with the routine and new surroundings in some ways it feels like we’ve been here for weeks.  Right away on Monday we … Continue reading →

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Experiences on the Patient Care Wards at Mulago Hospital: Part 2

Posted on April 13, 2015 by kbohan

A Blog Post by Kristen Konosky I spent the majority of my time between two pediatric wards, but I was also able to spend a day each in endocrine and solid tumor at UCI. At all the sites, I was … Continue reading →

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Pediatric Ward Rounds at Mulago National Referral Hospital

Posted on April 11, 2015 by kbohan

Today was a travel day.  We packed up this morning and took off for Masindi around 3pm. We arrived safe and sound at 7pm. Most of us caught up with our sleep on the drive.  We will now be staying … Continue reading →

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A Patient Case Presentation & A Day Trip to Jinja, the Source of the Nile River

Posted on April 10, 2015 by kbohan

Before I tell you about our trip to Jinja in photos, I just want to mention how proud I am of all the pharmacy students and residents on the trip with me. They have acclimated to the culture well and … Continue reading →

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A Day of Rewarding Meetings

Posted on April 8, 2015 by kbohan

This morning, while the American Pharmacy Students and Residents were working with the Ugandan Pharmacy Interns at the Hospital today, I was participating in a robust and passionate discussion about the newly developed draft of curriculum to start a Masters … Continue reading →

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Easter Holiday Celebrations in Kampala, Uganda

Posted on April 7, 2015 by kbohan

Celebrating the Easter Holiday in Uganda was quite a treat for the students, residents, and me. It was a great cultural, if not a rewarding personal worship experience for us. About 85% of the country is Christian and besides celebrating … Continue reading →

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Advancements at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)

Posted on April 5, 2015 by kbohan

This post is written by Stacy Prelewicz I had the opportunity to spend the last three days learning about the operational side of the pharmacy department at UCI. I spent the majority of my day learning hands on in the … Continue reading →

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Participating in an International Health Professions Student Conference: A Really Unique Opportunity

Posted on April 3, 2015 by kbohan

First Joint International Scientific Students’ Conference:  A Post by Lizzie Cook On Wednesday and Thursday we attended the First Joint International Scientific Students’ Conference (JISSC) hosted by the Makerere University Pharmacy Student Association and other health professions’ student organizations. This event … Continue reading →

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Introducing Hanna Raber, Pharm.D: A Pharmacy Resident Joining the Ugandan Adventure

Posted on March 29, 2015 by kbohan

Hello everyone! My name is Hanna and I am currently living in South Bend, Indiana while I complete my PGY1 residency (and eventually my PGY2) in ambulatory care pharmacy at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. I am originally from Dubuque, … Continue reading →

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Introducing Wilkes Pharmacy Student Participant: Amanda Fenstermacher

Posted on March 23, 2015 by kbohan

6 Days to Go:  Hello everyone! My name is Amanda Fenstermacher, and I am currently in my last year of pharmacy school at Wilkes University. I have been a pharmacy intern at a CVS, a widely known community pharmacy, in … Continue reading →

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