Rest Homes in Russia
Friday, June 28th, 2019 |
Meet Dr. Zhanna from Kyrgyzstan (I am a solid foot taller than her at least). Every week we take a train outside the city and visit elderly patients living in retirement homes. Many of them are bedbound and require full-time care by nursing staff. Dr. Zhanna helps encourage her patients to move around and stretch […]
Discovering Moscow
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 |
Moscow is a lively city with an estimated population of 12 million people. There is so much amazing history and culture here, and I love being immersed and exploring when there’s time. Even more than the colorful sights and smells, I enjoy interacting with the native people and gaining a better understanding of what life […]
The Metro
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 |
I live on the outskirts of the city in an area called Kotelniki. Agape provides guest housing so I have a bedroom and access to a kitchen, WiFi, and a washer (laundry is air-dried on a rack here). We are conveniently connected to the main city by a metro station and it takes about 30 […]
Arrival in Moscow
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 |
I’m working with a Christian outreach organization called Agape Unlimited here in Moscow. They have several clinics around the city that I’ve been assigned to rotate through during my time here: a clinic for African refugees, a rehabilitation center for the homeless, and retirement homes for the elderly.
INMED In-Class Sessions
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 |
It’s time to start documenting my INMED journey! After finishing the 10-week online DIMPH course, I attended the in-class session in New York at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. I really enjoyed my time, even more than expected (and I love global health!). The hands-on activities and group interactions helped me synthesize the material […]
