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The Maldives is an Islamic republic whichlies off the Indian sub-continent. It ismade up of a chain of nearly 1,200 islands,

Mal being its capital.

The Maldives consists of 19 health posts, 13atoll hospitals and 116 health centers. ..

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Two highly motivated biologystudents decided to join this

health system for one week ofan ineffable experience !

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A seven day intensive medical internship in Maldives inwhich we volunteered at a local health center in Male,

capital of Maldives.

Our goals:1.Learn basic health care procedures.2. Work with other professional medical staff.

3. Learn empathetic doctor skills such as bedside

manner.4. Work in a new diverse culture, being exposed to adifferent environment.5. Learn about new governmental medical care systems.

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1. Increase my awareness of my own strengths and areas ofgrowth.

2. Undertake new challenges.3. Plan and initiate activities.

4. Work collaboratively with others.

5. Show perseverance and commitment in this activity

6. Engage with issues of global importance.

7. Consider the ethical implications of my actions.

8. Develop new skills.

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We arrived on the 17th of July, welcomed by theMaldivian Ministry of Health. excited to start work thenext day

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Met the head of the health center

Tour of Male Health center

Meeting the staff Introduction to our internship program

Dinner at the bosses house !

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Began administration and office work some of whatwe learnt:

i. Dealt with patients files

ii. Monthly vaccine reports

iii. Budgets for official governmental bodies

iv. Roles of staff

v. Website planning

vi. Introduction the daily work routine

Dealt with appointments of patients

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Assisted doctors

Learned the true meaning of bed-side manner, thatno textbook could teach us

Organizing patients Dealing with medications

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Growth monitoring:i. Weight and Heightii. Childs developmentiii. Toddler's Head size

iv. Interactivity test

Family planning:i. Learnt how to evaluate patients family life and advise

them on future plans for number of children, pregnancy

datesii. Blood testing for couples to reduce the risk of

Thalassemia

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Note: Minimumphotos were taken forprivacy of patients.

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Childrens vaccinations (Age: 4+)

i. Learned the uses of the most common vaccinations given to children in the Maldiviancommunity

BCG

Hepatitis B

DPT

Measelean

MMR Vitamins

Adult vaccinations

i. Dealt with recommended vaccinations for adults in the Maldivian community,especially for those looking to travel

Meningitis Cholera

Yellow fever

Influenza

Polio

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Introduction of Maldives' health system

Economic benefits of the health center

Health care challenges due to geographical,

economical , transportation problems and lack ofresources and manpower

In-class medical training

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An overall view of the medical system and how it isconnected

How to use our medical knowledge for future purposes Received our internship certificate

Had a little leaving party

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