120 physicians, 146 nurses, 34 medical and nursing students and 50 others including pharmacists, dentists, therapists, and physicians assistants attended the Exploring Medical Missions Conference May 11-12 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Representatives from 16 medical mission organizations were also on hand to recruit volunteers, including Health Care Ministries (AG), Operation Mobilization (OM), […]
Five days ago in Myanmar (Burma) at least 22,000 people died and one million were made homeless from a cyclone that caused a 12-foot tidal wave. Most of us naturally pause, consider the catastrophe, and simply wish we could help. But nothing more. Patrick Railey is a family physician that has made a
Andre was just five years young when his parents brought him to a clinic in Africa. As I examined Andre, his parents described weeks of diarrhea and fever. Without appetite, Andre was also rapidly losing weight. On examination of Andre’s chest, I found pneumonia and on his skin, unusual growths. We treated Andre for his
English is today the dominate language of international affairs, as well as the official language of some twenty nations. Even in countries where English is not commonly spoken, translation is usually readily available. These facts frequently tempt health professions to falsely believe their ability to speak English will guarantee clear communication. “Completely untrue,” says Nicholas
How does a “normal” American nurse go from a suburban neonatal unit to leading one of the most exemplary medical missions projects in the world? Cindy Obenhaus, RN – a keynote speaker at this May’s Exploring Medical Missions Conference – says that the process was gradual and increasingly compelling. Cindy’s first medical mission to Haiti was in
The story of medical missions is highlighted by individuals who inspire their colleagues towards similar selfless service. INMED is pleased to continue this effective tradition by announcing nomination for the 2007 International Medicine Awards. At the 2007 Exploring Medical Missions Conference INMED will present two awards: the 2007 International Medicine Award and the 2007
Global attention is riveted on the HIV/AIDS crisis, and rightly so. The most threatening epidemic of modern times claimed 3.1 million lives in 2005 alone, and some 4.9 million people were newly infected. Most tragic of all is that HIV infects the most innocent of innocent: 15-30 percent of all HIV-infected pregnant women will
The practice of international medicine relies upon a core of knowledge that is essential for success in the field. Some courses already offer medical professionals a review of the diagnosis and treatment of “tropical” diseases, but rarely address the broader issues surrounding international health. Other courses touch of such issues, but are too lengthy in
Erica Horton is a medical student at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) who attended INMED’s Exploring Medical Missions Conference in May 2006. “God had already laid on my heart ideas about going into medical missions. During the INMED conference I listened to the presentation by a UMKC student who served
Students, residents and attending physicians who apply for the INMED International Medicine Certificate frequently seek out opportunities to study in the most underserved locations on earth. In light of this fact, INMED is pleased to announce two new training sites in Papua New Guinea. Kapuna Hospital and Kikori Hospital are both in remote areas