Some words from a visiting medical intern…
“I hope all is well in Pedro Vicente Maldonado. I have been meaning to write since my return to the US to thank you for helping me organize the elective in PVM.
I was very impressed with the care provided and the level of medicine practiced. I felt that the residents and attendings used an elegant approach to medicine, keeping unnecessary tests to a minimum and using history, physical and common sense to guide the diagnosis and management.
After spending so much time in a system where the resources seem unlimited and are therefore wasted, it was refreshing to see how carefully all the patients and staff guarded the resources available. Above all, it was a great experience to be able to share a living space with the other residents as a way to get to know them and see their journey through residency up close.”
-Rienera Sivesind
Posted by ldries in Stories
UNFPA: Childbirth in Ecuador
This video from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) presents some of the cultural challenges in bringing modern medicine into Ecuador’s countryside.
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Posted by ldries in Global Health Topics
The Grand Opening of Hospital Pedro Vicente Maldonado in 2001
“I remember that day, It is the biggest project in my city (Pedro Vicente Maldonado), That was in 2001, I am a folklore singer. My name is Paulo Achote. Thank you for the video. It is very important to the Pedro Vicente Maldonado history…” -Paulo Achote, a member of PVM community
Posted by ldries in Videos from AHD