Katie Kramme

Missouri

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I am very interested in all areas of science and sports. I coach gymnastics currently, and in the future I aspire to work in the medical field. Immunology and hematology interest me greatly. In addition, I always love the chance to practice using the Spanish I know!

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U Missouri GMDB May, 2013 Panama



Katie's Message

This will be my third trip with Global Brigades, and my second time visiting Panama. I am incredibly excited to return! The people I cared for, the culture they embraced, and the students and physicians I previously worked with helped to cement in my mind what it is that I am striving for in my life. It is my goal to treat every patient as an individual, and to treat all patients with the compassionate approach they deserve. The first time I visited, the people of Panama captured my heart. I am thrilled to return for another exceptional experience with Global Brigades!

Volunteer Activity Description

Medical Brigade volunteers will set up temporary clinics in pre-identified communities in Eastern Panama to provide health care where access is limited. Each community receives a brigade every 3-4 months. Students on the brigade are given the opportunity to shadow licensed health care professionals while learning about local Panamanian culture. A typical Medical/Dental Brigade clinic consists of six stations: Intake, Triage, Consultation, Dental, Charla (health education), and Pharmacy. Electronic patient records are collected during the brigade to ensure patient follow-up as well as to monitor overall community health trends. Between brigades, the in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and conduct community health worker training aimed at empowering local leaders to perpetuate a consistent level of health care. For every student who volunteers on a Global Medical Brigade, sixty patients can see a doctor who otherwise would not be able to.

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