MEDLIFE Alumni Reviews: An Interview with Elizabeth Shenk
We had the privilege of recently connecting with one of our former interns, Elizabeth Shenk, about her time with MEDLIFE and how it has impacted her career trajectory. Elizabeth shared…
Staff and Interns
“A New Job in a New Country” Field Journal by Tom Barkan
I am sitting on a bench in London next to my best friend. We are looking out over the Thames and admiring the bridge. I check my phone and see…
Real-World Learning, Real-World Impact: The MEDLIFE Internship Experience
Every year, dedicated MEDLIFE Chapter leaders have the opportunity to apply for the 7-week MEDLIFE Internship based out of our headquarters in Lima, Peru. Our 2019 interns worked closely with…
Putting the community at the heart of it all
As a medical student going on a MEDLIFE internship, I most looked forward to the chance to see the mobile medical clinics in action and help to provide medical care…
MEDLIFE UK Intern: Arka Banerjee
The MEDLIFE Internship in Lima, Peru was a fulfilling and highly enjoyable experience. I appreciated the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals and a movement that is passionate about making…
Through a Different Lens: Intern Journal by Aidan Wells
I’m a biology major. My classes involve a lot of walking through the woods, measuring the circumference of trees, and counting bugs. So, you’d be correct to assume that my…
Becoming Global Citizens: Intern Journal by Brandy Collum
As we explore our roles as global citizens, we face probing questions that challenge us. One such question lingered in my mind all summer: Why help abroad instead of…
The Privilege of Fearing Heights: Intern Journal by Noor Chadha
Embarking on this internship for bringing development help, I’ve delved into reflections on privilege in profound ways previously unexplored. Accompanying Janet, a dedicated MEDLIFE nurse, to a follow-up appointment with…
Meet The Staff: Carmen Narvaez
Carmen Narvaez is a nurse technician and a vital part of the MEDLIFE support team. The nurses on the MEDLIFE team work directly in the communities to ensure patient follow-up…
MEDLIFE Doctor Spotlight: Carolina Wong
Thirty-six-year-old Dr. Carolina Wong has been working with MEDLIFE as a dentist in Lima for almost two years. She was first motivated to pursue medicine because of her desire to…
Meet the Summer Interns 2017 (Part 1)
The first half of our Summer 2017 MEDLIFE Intern have finally arrived in Lima! Keep reading to learn more about them! Aidan Wells: Communications Intern Hometown: Alpharetta, Georgia School: University…
MEDLIFE Doctor Spotlight: Evelin Mota
Evelin Mota, now a 27-year-old doctor, traces her passion for medicine back to her childhood. Growing up with a nurse mother, Evelin often found herself in hospitals, witnessing firsthand the…