More about what we will be doing in Uganda (possibly)

I have found out a little bit more about what I will be doing in Uganda this summer. I will be going with a girl named Annie who was also a neurobiology major at the UW before starting med school. She has done 2 years of research and she traveled extensively in Europe and Asia. She is really nice and seems like a lot of fun.

We will be working out of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. (see picture below).

Picture of Makerere University complements of BBC world news. BBC says that Makerere University is considered the "Harvard" of Africa. People come from countries across the continent to study there.

Aparently, Annie and I will be engaging in something called the COBES program and also observing some clinical work.

The description of the COBES program from the Makerere Handbook is:
"It has been recognized over time that it is critical for professional education to include a time when you are trained in the community, students go for COBES internship for 6 weeks. Students are sent to different health centres in a rural setting all over the country. This helps appreciate how the majority of our populace lives, thinks and what afflicts them. Students get involved in activities that help them understand people’s needs and concerns.

They also get an opportunity to participate in any non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, which may be in place in the community.

The approach to education based on the principles of small collaborative group learning, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be maintained during your community placement period. "

Another enormous benefits of spending time at Makerere University is being able to observe amazing clinical work on AIDS and other infectious diseases. I am really excited about the trip and I hope to learn a lot!

Now, you know everything that I know about what I will be doing this summer. That didn't take long, did it?