As we gather to depart Vietnam and our Medical Mission Team of 2012, I can honestly say the experience has been nothing short of spectacular. Traveling to an unknown country, working with unknown colleagues, and waking each day not knowing what treatment a patient may require or what we may be called upon to provide could be very unnerving! All of those concerns were put to rest immediately! As for working with the Mercer University team, I can not say enough how the symbiotic nature of our activities benefitted the entire Mission! The country of Vietnam has alot to offer: a simple lifestyle, unique cuisine, a culture of socializing and enjoying each others company! Of course there lies many hardships and struggles for the people of Vietnam! As much as I feel we helped the health and wellbeing of those patients we treated, I am in debt to those same patients for teaching me the meaning of living simple, being grateful for what you have, and continuing to smile regardless of surrounding circumstances!
Without the support of Temple University School of Pharmacy, this life altering, personal growth experience could have never been possible.
On behalf of the The entire Vietnam Medical Mission 2012 Team, especially my 4 outstanding Doctor of Pharmacy Students, and the patients of Vietnam, I send our sincere thanks!!
This is the end of only ONE chapter of what I hope is a very long book of future experiences through Medical Missions and Temple University School of Pharmacy!!
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