In medicine, like many other fields, you typically wear a lot of hats. When working in remote or underserved areas, this is especially true! Our first week here, the pediatrician was out sick, so one of the general doctors took his place in that part of the clinic. Carla, one of the clinic nurses, does triage in the early morning, community visits later 
in the morning, and then teaches prenatal classes in the afternoon. Other nurses bounce between helping in triage, pharmacy, and treatment rooms. In the small New Life Clinic in Oak Ridge, where I worked this week, the one and only nurse acts as the MA, Nurse, and Pharmacy tech. This is pretty typical, and does not even go into all the stocking, cleaning, and ordering hats that people have to put on. But cooperative, collaborative team work is what gets the job done!
In my time in Roatan, I also have worn many hats. Certainly that of doctor, as I saw patients in the community in the morning and in the clinic in the afternoon, and even at the partner clinic on the far side of the island mentioned above. I also helped in triage, procedures, teaching, stocking the pharmacy, supervising students, transportation, loading and unloading trucks and vans, and more.
I think it is important whether in your home town or abroad, that regardless of your official role or title, you are willing to help out no matter what or where (as long as it is not outside your training/abilities!). That means you are willing to sweep up a mess, take out the trash, or fill any other small or large need that is required. Not only does this make you a good team member, but it also just feels good!
I finished up my time here yesterday and am headed home soon. I will try to post once more about some of the fun we had in the evenings/weekends once I get back, but even without the “vacation” part of this trip, I would definitely do it again and hope to be back regularly. Wonderful clinic, wonderful people, wonderful experience!