Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »
Over this last week I've been writing my 2010 INMED theme address - one that I'll make to about 15 universities and residency programs throughout the Midwest this spring. "Serving The Forgotten" is not only the theme for the 2010 INMED ...
Leadership Lessons From Dancing Guy
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »Most everything I know about leadership is summed up in this profound 3 minute video, Leadership Lessons From Dancing Guy. Oh I've enjoyed classes on leadership. Jim Evans, my high school civics teacher, also personally mentored me. And I've certainly learned ...
Thailand Yes. But No Mosquitos in Singapore!
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »What do YOU believe are the greatest issues impacting global health? This question may seem overly academic, but viewed through the lenses of Haiti's recent catastrophe makes the inquiry much more relevant. I find that people - especially medical people ...
Back To Burkina!
Sunday, February 14th, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »During medical school I met with a group of classmates to identify the one most impoverished, under-served location on the entire planet. We selected Burkina Faso - at that time called Upper Volta. This nation is located in West Africa ...
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »
This morning I'm with the Ingrams' magazine photographer, snapping shots for INMED's reception of their magazine's Heros In Healthcare Award. Through all this consideration of background, lighting, and whether my tie is straight, I'm thinking of all the unrecognized heros ...
To What Lengths To Save A Life?
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »To what lengths a healthcare professional will go to help save a life? Is enough that we give of our time, our education, our skills. What about giving of our very life? Nina Hicks is an INMED student presently serving at Baptist ...
Pharmacy Saves Lives
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »This morning I'm diligently updating INMED's International Medicine Online Course. In the process, I'm amazed to finally discover in the literature a thoughtful analysis of the essential drug concept and drug procurement issues for poorer nations. As INMED is developing an ...
More About Thriving On Encouraging Words
Monday, February 1st, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »I'm especially delighted to learn that INMED was just awarded among Ingrams Magazine's 2010 Heroes in Healthcare. This adds up to 3 major recognitions in 3 months! Not that we are intentionally pursuing praise from our peers. But we are ...
Renew Your Skills!
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »I am pondering that fact that healthcare professionals who want to serve the very poor often need to renew their expertise - those skills in public health, leadership or divergent specialties they once learned, but have not used in the ...
Searching For Men Of Character
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »Television coverage of the Haiti crisis, competing for airtime against Sports Central and American Idol, creates a compelling contrast. It all makes me want to see more men who define themselves by a calling higher than simple self-gratification. Certainly we ...