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January 14th, 2008 Posted in Baptist Medical Centre - Nalerigu, Ghana | No Comments »Hello! My name is Jess Van Bibber. I am in my final year of medical school at the University of MO in Kansas City. This is where my journey to Africa began…
A few years ago as I sat through my Tuesday night class my life changed forever. That Tuesday night began our Public Health class and my introduction to International Medicine. I learned about INMED and applied within a few weeks. It took almost two years to find an open month and a spot for me. That spot was BMC in Nilerigu, Ghana, West Africa. I chose Africa because of the people I have met and taken care of after I moved to Kansas City.
Through the planning process I attended the INMED Conference in KC, MO. As I listened to Jenn talk about her trip and how welcoming everyone is to anyone willing to volunteer, I got an idea. That night I called my mom and invited her to join me. As a previous 1st grade teacher and a current music teacher I knew she would be amazing!
So together we headed to Ghana on Oct 2, 2007 and changed our lives! I hope you enjoy hearing of my journey and a life-long dream fulfilled!
