This weekend INMED enjoyed the company of some 450 students and practicing healthcare professionals at the 5th Exploring Medical Missions Conference. Complementing these participants were representatives of 35 sending organization – recruiting volunteers for service opportunities among the most neglected citizens of our world. I’m particularly touched by presence of some very many “heroes […]
This child lives in South America in a region home to sand flies and mosquitoes. For the last year he’s suffered from intermittent fevers, weight loss, and cough. His stools have been loose and foul smelling. His family reports that this lesion on his cheek ulcerates, heal spontaneously, and ulcerates again. From which disease of poverty
The doctor’s intentions were entirely good. Why else would an esteemed and skilled professor venture beyond the security of a North American medical center? He was brave and confident. What other mindset could compel him to enter the fray of Angola, Africa? His expectations were very high. Was it any surprise that he was
Here are some hints… This disease is considered a ‘classic’ in tropical medicine. It’s generally considered to be highly contagious, but really is not. Control of the disease has improved in recent years, though many people are still suffering from the permanent disability that it brings. Enough hints? This deformity is caused by leprosy.
I was honored to receive an invitation to address the Baptist Medical Dental Fellow annual convention in Fort Worth. Such an esteemed assembly of scholars and dedicated women and men, most of whom have served voluntarily in the poorest communities around the globe. The topic they asked me to address on April 17 was
Is it necessary to board an airplane in order to serve forgotten people? Need you learn a new language, acquire a passport or special vaccinations to aid those who are most neglected? Actually no. While you may feel compelled to go to such lengths, this fact remains: there exist untold forgotten people, the least
This week I enjoyed making presentations at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the Cox Family Medicine Residency in Springfield, Missouri. But the highlight was Friday morning, March 26, at Kansas City’s historic Hotel. The venue was Ingram’s Magazine‘s 2010 Heroes in Healthcare Awards, where INMED was honored among the recipients. Keynote speaker for
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 Exploring Medical Missions Conference, but after detailed consideration the INMED Board of Directors chose
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 first hand through trial and error. But the most basic principles of leadership –
Have you considered helping out in Chile or Haiti? Clearly, these acute crises in health will be palpable for months to come as the nations rebuild. There exist an abundance of opportunities for you who dream of serving people in critical need, who have polished your skills, and who are now ready for action