Amanda Abbott

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Passionate About:

Medicine, Education and Volunteering:

Currently a Physician Assistant major at Philadelphia University, more information is in my message below!

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Philadelphia University Medical/Public Health Brigade to Nicaragua May 2015



Amanda's Message

“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” -Nelson Mandela

Before I knew what a medical brigade was, I knew I wanted to go on one. During the first week of school I heard about the Global Medical Brigades and knew I had found exactly what I was looking for. In my application to Philadelphia University I wrote “I am not sure where in medicine I will end up, but I do know that I will be off somewhere in the world making a difference,” and this is what I truly intend on doing. Going to Nicaragua in May will encompass my three passions, education, medicine and caring for others. As a Physician Assistant Major in a five year BS/MS, this opportunity is surreal to me, and I cannot wait for this experience. Anyway you can help me get there, whether it is a donation or a simple prayer, means the world to me! Thank you!

Volunteer Activity Description

Global Brigades offers 7-9 day Medical Brigades throughout the year in Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua. During a Medical Brigade, volunteers have the opportunity to take vitals and patient history in triage, shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations, and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists. Each of our partner communities receives a brigade approximately twice a year. Between brigades, our in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and to conduct Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings to empower local leaders to sustain a consistent level of healthcare. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends.

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