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The Santo Domingo Debut!
Hello everybody, and welcome back to my blog! This first week has been absolutely amazing! Every morning we wake up to a view of the ocean, and our walk to campus is surrounded by vibrant trees. The UNAPEC campus is beautiful! I especially love how there are so many...
Just a Sneak Peek
Hello everyone! To whoever is reading this—welcome to my blog! This is just the beginning, and so much is in store for y’all, but first let’s start with some introductions—Hello! My name is Valerie Valentin, and I’m a rising sophomore from Lovett...
An Introduction to Myself – Dylan
Hi, welcome to my blog! My name is Dylan Yoon and I’m a rising sophomore majoring in Environmental Engineering. Over the past year, I’ve become passionate about global health technologies, which stems from my interest in studying water quality and treatment throughout...
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...