From INMED to South Sudan
“Arriving in South Sudan in 2012,” writes Lynn Fogleman, “our first emphasis was training traditional birth attendants. We quickly […]
INMED Grads In Action
Low-Resource Healthcare Pearls
Can You Recognize River Blindness?
Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is caused by Onchocerca volvulus, a tissue nematode transmitted to humans by the
INMED Grads In Action
Chase Zeilenga – 2019 INMED Alumni Scholarship Recipient
“So, there’s nothing we can do for him?” inquired the student. The doctor replied, “There is always something you
INMED Training Sites In Action
Why Does INMED Teach In China? Isn’t It Prosperous?
“China is a nation of great wealth. INMED focuses on under-served people. So why would INMED share skills in
Low-Resource Healthcare Pearls
Polio: A Dogged Disease of Poverty
Polio first appears in recorded human history in 1580 BC. Before widespread use of polio vaccine, polio continued endemic
International Public Health
Health is Wealth
Today I write from the 5th China National Congress on General Practice, in Shenyang, China, where I just presented Health is
Low-Resource Healthcare Pearls
Measles: We Dare Not Loose Vigilance
One of the greatest challenges in public health is forgetfulness. We forget that just until the 1960s, measles was
INMED Action Steps For You
INMED International Medicine Clinical Skills Courses in Pittsburgh, PA
Skillful health care for culturally diverse people in low-resources settings will be an extreme test of your clinical abilities.
International Public Health
Why Are More African Newborns Dying Of Sepsis?
One of the most daunting challenges in low-resource healthcare is the gathering of reliable data with which to guide
Cross-Cultural Healthcare Pearls
Reentry Shock: An Occupational Hazard of International Healthcare Volunteers
Most persons returning home from a significant cross-cultural journey go through a very unique experience termed cross-cultural reentry, reverse