Health And Wellness Outreach!
Qualified medical doctors and medical professionals, under the leadership of our medical director, Dr. Deborah Witt, offer quality health care and health education to the poor of Jamaica, especially those who have little or no access to such care.
Health sustaining medicines are given as well, all without cost to the patients.
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Optometrists
PA
PT
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& other healthcare personnel.
We need your help, Jamaica needs your help.
Listen as Deputy Executive Director of STFM Angela Broderick interviews Dr. Witt concerning GUM Medical Initiatives
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INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL MISSIONS ELECTIVE SUMMARY
The International Medical Missions Elective
It's a quarterly intense 1- week program offered to 2ND and 3rd year Family Medicine Residents and 4th year medical students interested in exploring the area of International /Global Health, based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies.
This experience is a great opportunity for residents and student to provide quality care for an undeserved 3rd world population.
Research shows:
- That those residents and students who have exposure to international medicine early in their training have an effect on impacting their career emphasis for the future.
- These emerging health care professionals gain a valuable perspective of practicing medicine with limited resources, recognizing the true “Art of Medicine”.
Attention!!!!
Deborah K. Witt, MD from the Department of Family & Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, has been volunteering in this community over the past 8 years. She has developed a longitudinal relationship with the Ministry of Health of Jamaica along with their community leaders to culminate in the development of an action packed experience for the learners.
The elective consists of:
--Free clinics, which includes free 4-month supply of essential medications, for the most impoverished communities of Montego Bay
--Medical rounds at the regional hospital; homeless/youth shelter care, home visits and nursing home visits.
Dr. Witt’s passion to expose the trainees in a non-traditional setting also includes key factors such as collaborating with different cultures/healthcare systems, as well as enhancing their clinical skills while impacting those they serve, by meeting a need.
As more residents, students and even faculty participate in the elective, the impact on the community is even greater, as more patients are accommodated.
Health And Wellness Outreach To The Poor Of Jamaica
Collaborating with Jefferson Medical University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA to offer international medical elective for doctors in their residency.
They will receive academic credit for their participation with our medical clinics.
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The Outreach Initiatives have provided:
-Free medical & healing clinics
–Free medical care to over 900 giving prescription med's free to those in need
-OTC medicine to approximately 1200 households
