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Global Medicine

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PA Opportunities for International Volunteerism

Global Medicine ·

2009/02/02

Guest: Donald Pedersen, PA-C, PhD Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Have you ever thought of traveling the world and working at the same time? There are many international volunteer programs across the world that could benefit from the expertise of a PA. Dr. Donald Pedersen, a professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, talks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about the specific programs geared to PAs, the role of the PA in other

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International Opportunities for PA students

Global Medicine ·

2009/02/02

Guest: Donald Pedersen, PA-C, PhD Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA What role are physician assistants playing in global healthcare efforts?About half of the student PA programs in the United States offer international rotations in over 50 countries. Host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell discusses the possibilities with Dr.Donald Pedersen, program director at theUniversity of Utah's Physician Assistant Programandpast president of the Association of Physician Assistant Programs.

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The PA's Role on the Battlefield

Global Medicine ·

2009/01/30

Guest: Jason Lunsford Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Physician assistants serving in Iraq treat everything from life threatening injuries to coughs and colds. In a combat zone, the PA never knows what will come up. Captain Jason Lunsford, a physician assistant on active duty in Iraq, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell, to talk about his first-hand experiences as a military PA.

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The Physician Assistant on the Battlefield

Global Medicine ·

2009/01/30

Guest: Jason Lunsford Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA On the battlefield, the physician assistant's medical support is a lifeline for the troops. Cpt. Jason Lunsford, a physician assistant on active duty in Iraq, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to discuss the PA's role in battle.

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How They Built a Clinic Where There Was None in...

Global Medicine ·

2008/12/15

Guest: Milton Ochieng, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Frederick Ochieng Growing up in Lwala, Kenya,a small rural community in western Africa, 45 minutes from the nearest paved road and two hours from a hospital, brothers Milton and FredOchieng' watched members in their community die simply because they could not get to a doctor quickly enough. As children, the brothers began to dream of building a healthcare facility in Lwala. In this segment, Dr. Milton Ochieng', a

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A Dream Come True: Delivering Healthcare to Lwala

Global Medicine ·

2008/12/15

Guest: Milton Ochieng, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Frederick Ochieng Growing up in the isolated village of Lwala, Kenya, without electricity or running water, 45 minutes from the nearest paved road and two hours from the nearest hospital, the Ochieng' brothers wanted to do something to improve lives in their community. Host Dr. Maurice Pickard welcomes Dr. Milton Ochieng', a resident at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, and his younger brother, Fred Ochieng', a

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Can Nurse Migration Solve the Global Nursing Shortage?

Global Medicine ·

2008/12/08

Guest: Barbara Sheer, PhD, FNP-C Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Nurse Migration fulfills 5 to 10 percent of the nursing workforce in developed countries like the US, Canada and the UK. Is migration a sustainable solution to nursing shortages? Join Dr. Barbara Sheer, professor emeritus at the University of Delaware School of Nursing, in conversation with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about the challenges and success of nurse migration in the US. They talk about underlying factors of the nursing

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Worldwide Impact of Nurse Migration

Global Medicine ·

2008/12/08

Guest: Barbara Sheer, PhD, FNP-C Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Nurse migration while not a new phenomenon, has surged as nursing shortages grow around the world. Dr. Barbara Sheer, professor emeritus at the University of Delaware School of Nursing, talks about the push-and-pull forces on the nursing workforce worldwide as well as the impact of migration. Surprisingly, migration is not just occurring from underdeveloped to developed countries. Learn more about the critical issues,

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The Challenges and Rewards of International Medical...

Global Medicine ·

2008/12/01

Guest: Parminder Suchdev, MD, MPH Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP We are seeing more physicians participate in short-term international medical work, owing in part to a greater awareness for global inequities in healthcare. What types of volunteer opportunities are available to physicians interested in making a difference overseas? What are some of the most common challenges and benefits of working abroad? Dr. Parminder Suchdev, assistant professor of pediatrics and global health at

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A Practical Guide to Global Medical Volunteerism

Global Medicine ·

2008/12/01

Guest: Parminder Suchdev, MD, MPH Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP The health of people around the world is frequently said to be a global responsibility, one that is shared and often spearheaded by medical professionals in the United States. How can we help to build sustainable international medical projects? And what practical, financial and ethical issues must be considered before undertaking these endeavors? Dr. Parminder Suchdev, assistant professor of pediatrics and global health

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Curbing ‘Brain Drain’: Keeping Research Talent at Home

Global Medicine ·

2008/11/25

Guest: Michael Cappello, MD Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Improving public health in the developing world depends on a number of factors, such as adequate financing, strong governmental and private support, and stable local infrastructures that include hospitals, laboratories, and health professionals. While funds allocated to tackle global diseases have risen in recent years, in many cases, local infrastructures have been neglected. What are the global implications of an imbalanced

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The Biomedical Research Environment in Singapore

Global Medicine ·

2008/11/24

Guest: Edward Holmes, MD Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD What is the status of biomedical research in Singapore? Several years ago, Dr. Edward Holmes, distinguished professor of medicine, vice chancellor and deanemeritusof health sciencesat the University of California, San Diego,was invited to Singapore to take on the role of executive deputy chairman of the Biomedical Research Council. Dr. Holmes joins Dr. Bruce Bloom tobothshare his personal experience and report on the initiatives

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Global Health Implications of an Increasing Water...

Global Medicine ·

2008/11/19

Guest: James M. Hughes, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD How large is the threat of a world wide water shortage and what can we do? Dr. James M. Hughes professor of medicine at both in the school of medicine and school of public health at Emory University speaks about water being a right but also a commodity that is costly to provide especially to those who have it in the shortest supply. There are answers that have been ignored but time is getting short as we undergo global warming

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Access to Water, Access to Health

Global Medicine ·

2008/11/19

Guest: James M. Hughes, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Are we headed towards a water crisis? Directory of the Emory Center for Global Safe Water and professor of medicine and public health at Emory University joins host Dr. Maurice Pickard to discuss the global implications of not having clean water. He discusses the linkages between potable water, sanitation and health and the need to promote and facilitate appropriate hygienic behavior. The success of almost eradicating guinea worm

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The United Nations Initiative to Reduce Childhood...

Global Medicine ·

2008/11/06

Guest: Trevor Duke, MD Host: Shira Johnson, MD In 2000 the UN developed the Millennium Developmental Goals and the fourth goal is to reduce child mortality by 2015. Dr. Trevor Duke is head of the Centre for International Child Health in Australia and collaborates with the World Health Organization to meet this goal. He is interviewed by Dr. Shira Johnson to discuss the mammoth task of reducing pediatric mortality world wide and the initial steps taken by countries involved in this

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A Physician's Guide to Medical Tourism

Global Medicine ·

2008/06/19

Guest: J. James Rohack, MD Host: Bruce Japsen With approximately 150,000 Americans seeking medical care overseas, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering guidance for these so-called medical tourists, many of whom are enticed by this option as a way to save money. Dr. James Rohack, president-elect of the AMA, joins host Bruce Japsen to detail how you can coach your patients through the process of seeking medical care abroad, helping to ensure that they enjoy a safe,

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When Medical Volunteerism Reinvents Your Career: A...

Global Medicine ·

2008/04/17

Guest: Michael Polifka, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Dr. Michael Polifka speaks about balancing volunteerism and private practice and the rewards of providing care during the tsunami that led to reinventing his career. Although the spectrum of diseases in the third world is very different from the United States, a physican at the bedside in Ghana knows that he or she is making an extraordinary difference to patients.

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Proud to Be an American Physician

Global Medicine ·

2008/04/17

Guest: Michael Polifka, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Dr. Michael Polifka discusses Project Hope, which gave him the opportunity to provide medical care in third world countries where there was none. Their mission to "train the trainers" will have long term benefits on the care of the underserved as well as improving the global image of our country.

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Navigating Medical Volunteer Travel Opportunities

Global Medicine ·

2008/02/06

Guest: Peter Greenberg Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD What secrets can one of the world’s experts on travel teach us? How do you negotiate medical volunteer travel? The Travel Editor for NBC’s Today show, CNBC and MSNBC, Peter Greenberg explores travel with a medical perspective with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.

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Medical Travel Tips From a Pro

Global Medicine ·

2008/02/06

Guest: Peter Greenberg Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Peter Greenberg’s latest book has been described as the “PDR” for travelers. Even if you are a seasoned traveler you may learn a thing or two. The Travel Editor for NBC’s Today show tells host Dr. Leslie Lundt how to have a better travel experience.

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