Mike Jiang

Bloomington, Indiana

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Indiana Medical/Dental Brigade March 2014 Panama



Mike's Message

Hello Everyone,

As a student, this is a blessed opportunity for me travel abroad. As a future physician, it is the opportunity of a lifetime to observe and participate in our international healthcare network. I have been fortunate enough to enjoy the support of countless people as I explored the world of medicine and I see this medical trip to the rural communities of Panama as a chance for me to both give back to the world, as well as a chance to develop myself in preparation for my future.

Even though the trip will only last a week, I truly believe this is a great cause. Communities in Panama are in need of individuals willing to give their time in providing the people with a brighter future...starting with adequate healthcare. We live in an international community, and as a member, I believe it is a duty for me to understand and support the health needs of those around us. Thank you again for your time and I highly appreciate your help!

Best wishes,

Mike Jiang

Volunteer Activity Description

Medical Brigades at Indiana University is a discipline of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The Indiana University chapter systematically works with more than 350 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran, Panamanian, and Ghanaian community members annually.

Volunteers on the Medical and Dental Brigades will be working closely together to provide quality health initiatives to a community that otherwise has limited access to health care. Volunteers will spend three days in a community in order to optimize the amount of time patients are able to spend with the physicians and dentists. Each patient will receive a physician consultation, teeth cleaning and a fluoride treatment as well as have access to pap smears, prostate exams and restorative dental care as necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take patient vitals, obtain patient history and current symptoms, shadow and assist licensed physicians and dentists, participate in preventative education, and fill prescriptions under a licensed pharmacist. Volunteers will become familiar with the prevalent health issues in their community and learn about how to prevent and treat those illnesses. These brigades provide each volunteer with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a specific community while gaining real life experience in the field of international medicine and dentistry.

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