Week 2, Post 2: Fascinating Surgeries
On Thursday, I observed one of the most fascinating surgeries I have seen yet. The patient suffered a traumatic accident and cut the 3 middle
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Week 2, Post 1: My Second Week in Quito
To begin my second week in Quito, I decided to volunteer/observe on the Surgery floor since I had such a good experience the previous week.
Week 1, Post 3: A Weekend Trip to Baños
Because I don’t volunteer on the weekends, my friends and I planned a trip to Baños, which is known for its extreme sports and numerous
Week 1, Post 2: Familiarizing Myself with Hospital Del Sur
I’m halfway done with my first week, and I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by. This makes me scared that 4 weeks will
My First Days as a Medical Volunteer
Read more about Ana's first week in Ecuador by clicking one of the blog posts below: My Arrival and First Full Day in Ecuador My
My First Weekend in Ecuador
Be sure to check out Ana's very first Ecuador blog post! Click the link below to start her adventure from the beginning. My Arrival and
Meet Ana – One of Our 2018 Ecuador Scholarship Winners!
Ana studies Spanish and biological sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the eldest child of immigrants. Her experiences with healthcare have
Week 4: Part 3 – Adios Everyone!
A Message from Monika to Her Host Mom: Querida Monika, Gracias por todo: por la ayuda, las buenas conversaciones, las sonrisas, la comida