Monthly Archives: May 2009

Using western standards for residency curricula abroad

Posted on May 15, 2009 by

Recently, I had a dicussion on how we can apply the standards and culture of our medical education system in the US to build and improve the residency curricula in East Africa. While it’s important to always take into account … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Challenges in Africa

Posted on May 15, 2009 by

A team of doctors were debriefing from a recent trip to visit hospitals in Kisumu and Mombasa . Their anecdotes were interesting. They commented on the fact that providers sometimes lack knowledge of current evidence-based practices. I wonder if this is because they don’t have access to current … Continue reading →

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