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INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Endorsements
An Amazing Experience For A Medical Student
"Participating in the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course as a medical student has been an amazing experience, reinforcing what was taught in school and bring it into the perspective of international medicine. The diseases and situations encountered in developing nations were illuminated by veteran lecturers - by people who have all lived and given their lives to the underprivileged of the world. The well-organized information, coupled with the hands-on experience fully gave me a grasp on what to expect when serving neglected communities. The INMED Course has already opened doors of opportunities to fulfill my yearning to practice international medicine." Raza Hasan Medical Student University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine |
This Course Has Totally Altered My Approach
"My participation in the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course has totally altered the approach to my upcoming Nigeria Mission Trip. My posture has immediately changed from a 'What have we done for you lately' attitude to 'How can we partner with you and best serve the needs of the people?' The clinical materials were excellent and the public health component instrumental in coaxing me to a different and higher level of thinking. The course gave me the skill set to maximize the opportunities for truly sustainable health programs for the underserved of the world. Self-empowerment is now my ultimate goal for my partners!" Johnny R. Griggs MD, Medical Director Pediatric Intensive Care Unit INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
INMED Provided Me Great Depth In Global Health Knowledge
"I Praise the Lord for taking part in INMED's International Medicine Intensive Course. INMED's is best known for their expertise in global health, with a curriculum similar to a Diploma of Tropical International Medicine. INMED trained me in cultural sensitivity and health leadership as well. For people who are considering global medical involvement, I highly recommend INMED international medicine and public health intensive courses. The resources to be gained will well serve those of us committed to third world countries and to elevating the health and statue of the world's most poor." Esmeraldino Jesse Celestino, MD Resident in Cardiology at Hospital 28 De Agosto Cabinda, Angola, Africa INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Encouraged Me To Persevere Towards A Career In International Medicine
"This course provided excellent preparation for my later service at Vellore Christian Medical College & Hospital in India. Many of the diseases I encountered there had not yet been covered in my medical education, but the knowledge and skills I gained at the Intensive Course prepared me well. I was also encouraged to persevere in my path towards a career in international medicine by the many inspiring people I met during the course. I highly recommend that other healthcare students aiming to deliver compassionate care to diverse people integrate this course into their training." Scarlett Gard, Medical Student Kansas City University of Health Sciences INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
My Hard Heart Has Softened
"The INMED International Medicine Intensive Course ranks as one of the best continuing education experiences that I have ever enjoyed. The course is extremely comprehensive and well organized, and the speakers were uniformly excellent. I am certain that the intensive course will help many of us to launch successful careers in the field. Maybe most important of all, though, is the fact that the course helped me to gain a better understanding of the diseases of poverty. Because of this, my naturally hard heart has softened a bit, and I am in a much better place to effectively serve those in need." Douglas P. Blackall, MD Professor of Pathology & Chief of Pediatric Pathology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Came Back Inspired And On Fire!
"I came back from the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course inspired and on fire! After doing short-term medical mission work for the past ten years, all I can say is that I wish I had taken this course earlier! I would have done my work so much better! The course was very comprehensive, including an in-depth review of the diseases of poverty, cultural topics and community health development, along with application workshops. The faculty were friendly and excelled in their field. And most of all, getting to know like-hearted individuals was incredibly inspiring and reviving. I wholeheartedly recommend the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course." Helene Friedberg, MD Founder, Haiti's Hope INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Invaluable Insight And Personal Encouragement
"I am grateful to INMED for this course, which has taught me the most important aspects of health and medicine in developing nations and resource-poor communities. The public health aspect of the course also provided invaluable insight into planning culturally appropriate health interventions and working with community leaders. I highly recommend this course to anyone wishing to increase their knowledge and skills in providing healthcare and community development among the needy and underprivileged. I also found the faculty and course participants to be an inspiration, both in their commitment to helping the less fortunate and also in their knowledge and their personal encouragement." Leopold Hamulczyk, PharmD Victoria, Australia INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Opens Your Eyes To The Breadth Of Opportunities
"The INMED International Medicine Intensive Course opens your eyes to the breadth of opportunities to serve marginalized people in culturally and economically appropriate ways. I enjoyed learning alongside course participants from the fields of pharmacy, nursing, and public health as we addressed the problems of creating sustainable health care and making ourselves available to the poor. I was challenged to think outside the clinical setting and to consider the social causes of poverty and ill health. I networked with service-minded movers and shakers in a way that may change the course of my career and my personal life!" Joel Massey, MD Rural Family Medicine Fellow Texas A&M Health Science Center INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Take Advantage Of This Wonderful Resource!
"Thank you to all staff of INMED for the excellent International Medicine Intensive Course. Throughout our ten years in Kenya, as well as more years in southeastern Kentucky, we have focused on healthcare among the poor. As we prepare to return again to service overseas, the skilled faculty at the Intensive Course helped to refresh our minds and update us on relevant health issues for the 21st century. It was a blessing to meet so many other healthcare providers with hearts to serve the forgotten, especially the young professionals. We will encourage others to take advantage of this wonderful resource!" Sharon and Lynn Fogleman, MDs Maua Methodist Hospital in Maua, Kenya INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
A Job Well Done
"I enjoy getting to know INMED students, both in the context of the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course, in which I participated, and on the field here in Tanzania. My compliments go to INMED and to your staff for a job well done. You are inspiring and connecting people intent on serving one another. What could possibly be a higher calling? I continue to refer my medical missions colleagues to your website and training resources. I sincerely hope they will continue to take advantage of all that INMED offers." Danny Smelser, MD Fellow, American College of Emergency Medicine Tanzania Christian Clinic Monduli, Tanzania |
You Will Meet Like-Minded People
"The INMED International Medicine Intensive Course is an excellent overview of infectious diseases, tropical medicine, ethics, and the logistics of working in developing countries. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is considering international or cross-cultural work or to those who may already have considerable experience. You will meet like-minded people who share your same passion of serving in developing communities and making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate." Patricia Ann Back, MD Family Medicine Resident Physician Brazos Family Medicine Residency Texas A&M Health Science Center INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Well Organized And Super Student Friendly
"As a nurse practitioner at Hastings Indian Hospital, I am keenly aware of the cultural and resource disparities that exist within our nation. I'm enthusiastic about improving this situation, and I was inspired to discover the other Intensive Course students and faculty share my convictions. Now I have a network of colleagues with the same passion as I do! The INMED presenters were experts in their fields, teaching not only from their head but their heart as well. This intensive training was well-organized and super student friendly. I really enjoyed the program." Dolores Atkinson MS, ARNP Captain, United Stated Public Health Service-Indian Health Service Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital Tahlequah, OK INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Exceeded All Of My Expectations
"I have participated in numerous medical teams to various parts of the world and wanted to learn more about diagnosis and treatment of the illnesses I encountered. The INMED International Medicine Intensive Course exceeded all of my expectations. The presenters were very knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic. I enjoyed great interactions with the other participants who had rich backgrounds and experiences. Topics were covered in depth, while emphasizing the practical. The Intensive Course was a great experience that gives me a much better grasp of not only the medical but also the cultural and economic aspects of this challenging but deeply rewarding field." Irving S. Wiesner, MD Swarthmore, Pennsylvania INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
I Was Very Impressed
"As a practicing neonatologist with special interest in global health, I was very impressed with the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course. In addition to providing a review of the basic knowledge on tropical and infectious diseases affecting the world, it included topics on culture adaptation, ethical issues as well as community leadership and health promotion through community development. It was very comprehensive and the speakers were experts in their own fields. I would recommend this course to any health care professional who faces the challenges of bringing health care to the very sick, the disadvantaged and the impoverished people of the world." Winston M. Manimtim, MD Department of Neonatology Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Certainly Nurse Practitioners Will Greatly Benefit
"Dr. Comninellis and the INMED staff did a great job in putting this course together for us. As a result of these two weeks, I feel more prepared to take on the questions and treatment challenges that I will soon be facing in Tanzania. I have been sharing about the International Medicine Intensive Course with other nurse practitioners who are interested in medical missions. I am hopefully they will chose to participate in the future. I am certain they will greatly benefit just as I have." Charlotte White, BSN, MN, ARNP, CNS Clinical Nurse Practitioner Wichita, Kansas INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Helped Me Improve My Health Project In Ghana
"Attending the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course was extremely enriching for me, not only because of the clinical topics but also for wonderful people whose interest and experience resonate with my own. Sometimes I felt overwhelmed with all the information, but the teachers were excellent at giving us the basic concepts and practical application. I especially appreciated the cultural topics, for it is difficult to get this knowledge from books. Throughout the course, I identified improvements to make in our health promotion project in Ghana. I recommend the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course to all people interested in medical missions and serving others." Diego Manzoni, MD Founder, Health-Aid Costa di Mezzate, Italy INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
INMED Inspired Me To Serve My Own People In Kenya
"How I thank God for entire INMED team. The International Medicine Intensive Course has revived my medical thinking and again inspired me to serve my own people in Kenya. I learned so much about culture and epidemiology; different ways of building trust with people and being integrated into their community. The medical part was also well presented by all the professors. There was no better way than this course for me to get practical training in a short time. Clinical officers like myself will benefit from this course. INMED has become part of my story and the story of many whom I look forward to serving." John Wambugu Registered Clinical Officer Kenya Ministry of Health INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |
Supplied Me With Great Ideas
"As a resident physician interested in international medicine, the INMED International Medicine Intensive Course was a great opportunity for me to learn about the multiple facets of serving the people who are most disadvantaged. The course supplied me with great ideas on how to manage diverse problems, including tropical diseases, sanitation, nutrition, obstetrics, and so much more. The classroom atmosphere gave we students an opportunity to learn from each other's experience as well. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning more about international medicine!" Megan Beatty, MD Family Medicine Resident Physician Saint Anthony's Medical Center Family Medicine Residency INMED International Medicine Intensive Course Graduate |