Intern Journal: Jessica Danker
“Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent…
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Intern Journal: Jake Kincaid
I was on a massive granite dome in Tuolumne Meadows several hundred feet off the ground, hanging from three fingers buried into a crack, my toes balancing on sharp ball…
Meet the Interns Year-long 2015 Part 3
Name: Anna Folz Hometown: Stony Brook, NY School: Franklin and Marshall College Major: Public Health How I got involved with: My school did not have a…
50:50 CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: Patrick Loudermilk
The last season of MEDLIFE Mobile Clinics in Ecuador was amazing. Many students raised funds for their trip through a 50:50 campaign, here is one of their stories. For more…
Intern Journal: Tara Piryaei
Why You Won’t Regret It I have one week left in Lima. I have learned more about myself in these last 2 months than I have after years of…
Meet the Interns Year-long 2015 Part 2
Name: Nick Bettencourt Hometown: Topsfield, MA School: Boston College Major: Psychology How I got involved with: I found MEDLIFE pretty much by complete luck. I was…
Meet the Interns Year-long 2015 Part 1
Name: Kristine Paiste Hometown: Lodi, CA School: University of California, San Diego Major: Pharmacological Chemistry How I got involved with MEDLIFE: In December of 2013…
Meet the Patient: Rosadia Huayhua
Rosadia lives alone with her green pet parakeet whose cage sits near the door, surrounded by cluttered bits of clothing, garbage bags, buckets. Even her mattress is covered. The house…
A Day In the Life: A Photo Journey Through the Pueblos Jovenes
The Pueblos Jovenes are complex places. Looking the bleak surroundings and hearing about the grave struggles that these communities on a daily basis, it can be easy to see nothing…
Intern Journal: Andrew Lindeborg
Today was the day. With sweaty palms and few expectations, I would finally have the opportunity to accompany one of the nurses, Janet, for my first patient follow-up visit in…
Intern Journal: Rolando Gerena
Peru. The country where the Spanish founded their empire and took over the Inca Empire. Having been in Lima for six weeks has put several things into perspective. First off,…
Helping TB Patients With Treatment Followthrough
MEDLIFE Nurse Janet pounded on the flimsy metal door to the small house and waited- No response. She tried again. Nothing. “Señor!” she yelled. “Hola Señor! Estamos con la…