Summer International Health Fellowship 2018

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The greatest adventures begin with a “YES!” #VolunteerAbroad #FIMRC 📸: @alainaambler

“I had an Etsy shop where I would make & sell beaded bracelets and donate the profits to @girlupcampaign, an organization that partners with the UN to advocate for girls in developing countries. Using that experience of mine, @natfishie helped organize a beading class with girls on FIMRC’s basketball team. We picked out & bought supplies in Santa Elena beforehand, and I worked with the girls to show them how they can make their own bracelets. This kind of work was something I wasn't expecting going into this trip, but is definitely something I am glad I got to be part of. At Project Anconcito, I realized that I really love experiencing new things. Different adventures and situations excite and bring me energy -- Knowing this, I have a better understanding of myself and what I want to do. I appreciate being alone, but I also love being with people, especially learning more about how they live their lives. Lastly, I also learned that I need less than I think. I came home and found a thousand cositas ("little things") that I didn't even realize I missed. Coming back from Ecuador, I believe I have a stronger and richer perspective on my daily life. Spending three weeks there has made me want to travel more, but also to simply experience as much as I can. I am endlessly grateful for all that I learned, all the people I met, and the things I got to do.” - Our amazing #SpotlightVolunteer Kathleen who served at Project Anconcito in Ecuador! Thanks for the wonderful words @hopppscotch !!!

Follow-up is just as important as the initial exam. Here, volunteers are hearing the findings from the cardiologist about one of the crèche kiddos who regularly receives care from us. #fimrc #volunteer #learn #experience #grow

“I was born in India! So this was a great opportunity to give back to my native country. I go back once every 1-2 years and I’ve seen the immense amount of need in my home community, and I’ve always wanted to practice medicine eventually to improve the nature of healthcare in India. Working with FIMRC let me have an early start. Plus, it’s a part of India completely different from the part I’m familiar with. Incredibly unique food, climate, and culture. When we went on the outreach camps with Van Allen we worked with a huge amount of patients in such a short amount of time, learning how to prescribe medications and survey needs quickly. I really enjoyed working with the patients back to back. We even did a home visit, and got to see the living conditions in which the people of the village inhabit, which is incredibly important in understanding their health. I’ve learned to approach all people with an open-mind, with no prejudgment or assumptions at all. If you work with someone with the mindset that you know nothing about them, you’ll have so much more to learn and gain from that experience.” -Our latest #SpotlightVolunteer, Arnav, who served at our project site in Kodaikanal, India. Thank you for sharing with us @arnavkumar21

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RT @shady_side: During his Parkin Fellowship this summer, Junior Giri Viswanathan worked with @FIMRC in Costa Rica, an experience h… https://t.co/JujN2PXsYM
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It's #InternationalPeaceDay! While we hope for cease fire and non-violence every day, one day is a step in the righ… https://t.co/rE83DgWh9v
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Would YOU jump?? #VolunteerAbroad https://t.co/pJZypffUn7
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Our Summer International Health Fellows make lasting impacts. This year, Fellows serving at #ProjectKodaikanal in… https://t.co/xgvWfdhdSy
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