The magic pill
I often wonder what goes through the minds of my patients when they walk into the room and see me. Most have heard that an American-trained doctor is there. That likely conjures an image of a white man with gray hair. When they see an olive-skinned ‘girl’ instead, curiosity quickly cross their faces. Only once...
a reputation
I’m getting a reputation as a doctor that can ‘cure’ infertility. I’ve had some success with very basic treatments for my patients. This is sometimes as simple as explaining to them when during a month they are actually fertile. Many of my patients have little to no formal education. Many of these women don’t even...
South Sudan @ London 2012?
Will the world’s newest country field athletes at the London 2012 Olympics? Maybe. If they whip up a South Sudan Olympic Committee they can, since the UN has already recognized the country. Full article
What’s it like to practice medicine here?
‘So, what’s it like to practice medicine over there?’ That is a questions I was asked a lot while we were in the US. I never really know how to answer. I think I should say something noble like ‘rewarding’, but all I can really think is ‘frustrating!’ It truly is on so many levels....
our multicultural life
Ginna gives a brief overview of the cultures we see in a given day.
life as ‘Mama Liam’
Several have asked what a typical day is like for me. You have seen what a typical flight day is like for Nate, so now I will tell you about me. This will be a two part (at least) series as I wear many hats and that makes for very different days.
we’re home!
We’re home. Enjoying our first day (and a sunny Saturday at that) as a family of four!
refreshed.
Over the long weekend, we spent time outside the city for SIMSudan’s annual Spiritual Life Conference. It was a great time to reconnect with our team, and be encouraged and challenged. It was definitely just what we needed as we head into 2010.
babyK is a…
boy! Yep, the ultrasound seems to indicate that little BabyK (due in early May) is Liam’s little brother! (Sorry Grandma Rudi, but there are more boys in your future!)
