MEDLIFE Doctor Spotlight: Jose Luis Rodriguez
For five years, Dr. Jose Luis Rodriguez worked in the Amazon as an infectious diseases expert. When he returned to his home in Lima, he reached out to…
Staff and Interns
Intern Journal: Kristine Zimmerman
The most important questions we ask are the ones that don’t have easy answers. They are the questions that call into mind our thoughts, ideas, and behaviors. They are the…
Intern Journal: Allie Krugman
For the fourth day in a row, I opened my graduate school application portal only to reread the question – What are your reasons for interest in public health? –…
Intern Journal: Brittany Cook
The morning meeting came to an end when I learned about the four follow-up patients Beatriz was scheduled to see for the day. Beatriz is one of the four…
Meet Student Advisor Board Part Two
My name is Alexa Friedman, I am from the University of Connecticut. Working for MEDLIFE this past summer as a Volunteer Affairs Intern was one…
Meet Student Advisory Board Part One
Name: Yash Region: Midwest School: McMaster University Hi! My name is Yash and I am currently in my second year of the Health Sciences Program at McMaster…
Meet Student Advisory Board Part One
Hi! My name is Yash and I am currently in my second year of the Health Sciences Program at McMaster University. I was a MEDLIFE Volunteer Affairs Intern for the…
Intern Journal: Sarah Bridge
Last weekend, we held two volunteer days to help get materials up the 150 steps that lead to the site where we are building a two…
Intern Journal: Marissa Reinhart
What is your initial thought when you look at this picture? It’s okay if it is negative. If I looked at this picture from…
Intern Journal: Emily Gardner
Any of my close friends and family can tell you that the months leading up to my departure for Lima were characterized by multiple mini-existential…
Intern Journal: Shayna Hamburg
I was climbing down a steep hill-side of slippery rocks when I paused to catch my breath. It was my first week in Lima, and I was participating in our…
Intern Journal: David Jetha
En route to Nueva Esperanza this foggy morning, I’m filled with a feeling of anticipation: I get to see Soledad and her son today. Looking out…