Maternal and Child Health in Uganda
4th Year Elective
"Spending a month-long rotation in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, at the national referral hospital for OB/GYN was incredibly rewarding. Having the opportunity to work with attending physicians and residents allowed it to be a true learning experience. It is very interesting to not only experience how a hospital in Uganda works and runs, but to also gain an understanding of how their medical training is organized."
"Overall, if you are interested in global health and OB/GYN, this rotation will give you a great amount of knowledge combining these two areas. One of the greatest impacts it had on me was realizing the extent of their lack of resources. It gives you a perspective that allows you to appreciate what is available to us in the United States as far as testing, equipment, and support staff are concerned. You are also given a wonderful opportunity to enhance your physical exam skills and to gain an appreciation for the utility of these skills. We were lucky enough to stay with a host family that was incredibly kind and generous, making sure we always had a hot Ugandan-style meal and a comfortable place to sleep."
![Drexel medical student Jennifer Williams in Africa with Maternal and Child Health in Uganda.](/~/media/Images/medicine/community-engagement/global-health/Drexel-Global-Health-Jennifer-Williams-2.ashx?la=en)
"This international elective has given me insight that will allow me to continue to develop my own interests in global health, so that one day the impact I attempt to make will be well thought out, collaborative, and mutually beneficial to the physicians and students it involves. This rotation has given me a deeper appreciation for the training and education I receive in the United States, and it challenged me to reach a deeper level of compassion as I cared for patients in such an unfamiliar and somewhat unforgiving environment. I am very confident that the knowledge I gained during my month in Uganda will translate into me being a better physician for my patients.
![Drexel medical student Jennifer Williams in Africa with Maternal and Child Health in Uganda.](/~/media/Images/medicine/community-engagement/global-health/Drexel-Global-Health-Jennifer-Williams-3.ashx?la=en)
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