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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine September 2022 Highlights Spotlight What impressed me most is the strength and resilience of Cuban physicians and trainees. It is apparent that despite feeling frustrated about the limitations in providing the best possible care, they still did the best they could and were extremely knowledgeable. We held case discussions, question-and-answer sessions, made rounds together, and scrubbed into surgeries together. Exploring the streets of Havana with my Cuban colleagues was also an amazing part of the journey. I cannot say enough about the amazing hospitality of everyone we met during our stay. Walking the same streets that my father walked as a child was emotional and eye-opening. I even had the opportunity to visit his childhood home—a memory I will never forget. Practicing medicine in a place that was so foreign yet so familiar was the experience of a lifetime. I connected with my roots more deeply, met incredible physicians who taught me so much, and became more aware of the plurality of healthcare systems. Thank you to everyone who makes “Hearts Around the World” possible! You are impacting so many lives in such an amazing way. Reflections Health Disparities Within Our Borders Nursing Division Among the Letters Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remember Who We Can Be Article of he Month Videos of the Month Global Health Family Calendar Photo News Resources Hearts Around the World participants 12
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine September 2022 Reflections Lessons Learned from Ugandan Women Written by Joanna Pierce UVMLCOM Class of 2025 Highlights Spotlight Reflections Health Disparities Within Our Borders Nursing Division Among the Letters Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remember Who We Can Be Article of he Month Videos of the Month My previous travels to Uganda and other countries helped ease the inevitable culture shock on arriving here. I had an idea of Ugandan culture and what to expect. I was familiar with boda-bodas and the taxi system. I had eaten my fair share of matoke and had experienced the excitement and beauty of visiting public markets. But as a female medical student, I have struggled with aspects of Ugandan gender roles. Early on I noticed subtleties such as being referred to as a nurse or nursing student while my male colleague was always given the title of “doctor”— something I have also experienced at home in the United States but still gets to me every now and then. As time went on, I was increasingly asked about my marital status and how many kids I have. I expected this topic to come up given the importance of raising a family in Ugandan culture, but I was not prepared for some of the responses. When I tell people I do not have children, I often receive followup questions or comments that are difficult to hear. Global Health Family Calendar Photo News Resources Joanna with the medical team This past week has been particularly challenging with the attention and questions coming from some of the male doctors. It has become clear that we do not agree on the capabilities and roles of female doctors—a reality that has been frustrating and discouraging at times, however has also led to great exchanges of ideas and mutual learning. As a result, I have sought out people who want to teach me: outpatient 13 13 Reflections continued on next page >>
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