In a gesture of extraordinary kindness, the Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) invited INMED President Nicholas Comninellis to address their third annual continuing medical education conference as the keynote speaker. INMANA has a particular interest in medical relief, especially in light of the devastating earthquake that shook Pakistan in 2005, killing 73,000 […]
Emily Schwartz is a wonderful example of the enthusiasm that characterizes students pursuing the INMED International Medicine Diploma Program. When applying she commented, “I believe that God put me on this earth for a purpose, and gave me a desire to study medicine for a reason. I believe that He wants me to share not only
INMED is devoted to developing the next generation of international medical volunteers. To this end, we work to maintain a close connection between ourselves and our international training sites, and to assure that our teaching stays on course with the reality of international medicine practice. To this end, INMED President Nicholas Comninellis worked alongside Steven Foster
The INMED Exploring Medical Missions Conference was held May 12-13, 2006 at Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus, formerly Baptist Medical Center. The very first of its kind in Kansas City, this conference provided health professionals with the unique knowledge needed to successfully serve in medical missions. The conference was hosted by INMED, the University of
Avian influenza, or bird flu, was first recognized as a potential world health threat in 1997 through an outbreak in Hong Kong. This illness is caused by several subtypes of influenza A virus. Normally affecting chickens, turkeys and ducks, the virus can be transmitted to humans who inhale aerosolized bird feces or respiratory secretions. Bird
It’s February. Christmas festivities are long past. Those New Year’s resolutions that briefly infused inspiration are already becoming forgotten. The short, often gray days of winter layer a sense of gloom, even cynicism, over our moods. Valentine’s day is approaching, whose reminder that we ought all to be “in love” often makes it the
Africa is being ravishing by disease; a fact compounded by the frequent lack of even most basic health care. Countries like Zambia, southern Africa, are witnessing dramatic increases in HIV/AIDS, malaria, and malnutrition. According to the UNICEF, for example, one child dies of malaria each 29 seconds, from TB each 18 seconds, and one
Suicide bomber. It’s an awful combination of words to consider. First, one conscientiously decides to put an end to his or her own life, ignoring all aspirations for the future, rejecting any relationship or respect one has earned, and denying ones own instinct for self-preservation. Take the scenario a step further. Instead of
Erica Heitmann fulfilled a life-long dream by serving at the Hospital Evangelico in Honduras qualifying for the INMED International Medicine & Public Health Diploma. Erica is a senior medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, and President of their student chapter of the CMDA. “I had seen photos and heard
Images of hurricane destruction along the Gulf Coast are rapidly being supplanted by ones of hungry, hurting victims of the disaster – many of whom are physically ill. Hospitals as far away as Denver and New York are filling with transferred patients suffering from dysentery, dehydration, and respiratory diseases. What does this crisis