Tag Archives: pharmaceutical care

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

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 Sunday Party and A New Dress

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. Although I kept busy this weekend working on the OCSE … Continue reading

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Planning the Next Steps for Advancing Pharmacy Practicein Uganda: Part 1

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 spent yesterday working on planning the next steps in … Continue reading

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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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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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Glad to be Back in Uganda Again!

Greetings!  I have arrived back in Uganda safe and sound.  My flight began at 11am on Friday, October 24 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (that was 6pm Kampala time) and I reached Entebbe Airport, Uganda at 10:30pm on Saturday October 25 (3:30pm … 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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