Archive for July, 2018

The Public Health Post #5

Monday, July 30th, 2018 |

Definition   As my journey comes to an end, more needs to be discussed in regards to the public health component of this area. And naturally, as my goal is to obtain an international diploma in Medicine AND Public Health through INMED I shall do so here. The CDC has an excellent definition of public […]

Whirlwind of a week- #4

Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 |

What a whirlwind of a week, filled with numerous life-changing memories. The start of my week began on the Female ward and high care. I rounded with colleagues and made some med changes. One patient in particular, who is widely well-known in these parts, had end-stage kidney disease amidst other comorbidities. She is one of […]

#3- Maternity care and clinic week

Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 |

I like delivering babies…there I said it.  So much so, I did an obstetrics track in residency and delivered as many babies as I could.  One of the major wishes I had when I arriving was to have the opportunity to see the differences in obstetrics here in comparison to “the states.” To start, all […]

#2-The great feast

Monday, July 16th, 2018 |

A few days passed and I began to get the hang of/rhythm of everything. The hospital is located in the town of Mseleni (perhaps why there were many signs on the confusing directions here the other day!). It’s rather rural. Cows and goats commonly cross in front of cars without regard or care. Chickens are […]

Internet Finally- The First Entry

Sunday, July 15th, 2018 |

Hello to all. I have been trying to do this for the last 12-14 days. For numerous reasons which are less than important, I have been unable to begin my blogging experience. From no internet, to lack of other resources and power, etc. this trip has been a whirlwind thus far. I would be remiss […]

Introducing Myself

Monday, July 2nd, 2018 |

Hello! My name is Edward Christiansen. I am a Resident Physician at Research Family Medicine Residency, and I’m starting my INMED service-learning experience at Mseleni Hospital in South Africa beginning in July 2018.