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Clinical Insights and Needs Finding — Zoe
Welcome back! While our first month in the Dominican Republic focused on exploring the various projects and programs offered by DOFMI, July was largely shaped by clinical insights and needs assessments—introducing us to new aspects of the healthcare infrastructure in...
Update: Shadowing and a Visit to the Burn Unit! – Ansh
Hey everyone! Welcome back to my blog! It’s been a while since my last post, so I’m excited to catch you all up on our latest activities. Time is flying by here, and we’ve been incredibly busy with some rewarding projects and visits. Let’s dive into what we’ve...
A July Flashback – Courtesy of a Quick Flu
Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! Unfortunately, this post is coming a bit late, as I managed to catch a quick flu in between all our travels. But not to worry, there are plenty of photos that will help me catch you all up to speed. After our trip to Punta...
Time Flies: Embracing Projects and Progress — Zoe
Hello Again! It’s been a while since I last posted, but a lot has happened ~ so let’s begin :)) On Monday, June 24th, we accompanied Dr. Emin Rivera on a visit to Hospital Maternidad la Altagracia. During our visit, we met with Dr. Kathy Rodriguez, a neonatologist at...
Resilience, Buggies, and Cassava!
“A falta de pan, casabe.” This saying, which loosely translates to “If there is no bread, cassava,” carries a deeper significance in Spanish-speaking culture. It embodies a recurring resilience and resourcefulness I’ve witnessed in clinical settings here—making do...
Device Designs & Discussions with Doctors – Anathea
Hello again everyone! It’s been a few weeks since my last post, but I know Zoe and Ansh have done a fabulous job keeping you up to date and sharing photos from our adventures here in the DR. As I’m writing this post, we’re just finishing up our first month here, and...
Sunrises, Smiles, and Saving Lives — Zoe
Sunrises and Selfies are the words I would describe week 3, and you’ll soon see why :)) We began the week at Universidad APEC (UNAPEC), where we met Dr. Emin Rivera (Dean of Engineering) and Dr. Emma Kareline (Physics professor). During their presentation, we learned...
Oh To The Places We Go — Zoe
Good Morning or Buen Día! What began as a chill week working at Casa Barista and Co, it quickly became one filled with many places to visit and observe. On Tuesday, June 11, we met with George at the DOFMI storage facility, where he showed us the various equipment and...
Two Weeks Into Santo Domingo, Thoughts, and Reflection– Ansh
Hey everyone, Welcome back to my blog! Today marks exactly two incredible weeks of our stay in Santo Domingo, which is already a quarter of our total time here. The time is flying by, and I have so much to share with you all! This week kicked off with a visit to a...
A Look Into Santo Domingo — Zoe
Hello again! From music videos playing in the car, ocean/mountain views from our apartment, and giant avocados—my first week in the Dominican Republic has brought me many warm welcomes and new experiences. In between the sprinkles of rain, our first couple of days...