Oaxaca, Mexico

 For the second half of my clinical experience I had the opportunity to work in a hospital. This was extremely interesting as I saw similarities and differences between the healthcare system I am accustom to in the U.S. The largest difference being the way in which the hospital still utilizes paper charting and typewriters rather than having an EMR. The hospital also performs bedside rounds with much larger numbers (10-20) different doctors, residents, and medical students in front of the patient which is a fairly uncommon practice in my experience in the United States. 

 On my last day in the clinic they were having a health fair. Here they offered a health screening as well as various booths to discus nutrition, exercise, sexual health, womens health, and dental health. This was a really great opportunity and I was able to get to know women from and learn about an organization in the city that has a lot of similarities to my nonprofit organization Female Partnered Health. 

 I have had the opportunity to work with doctors and nutritionists in a clinic setting in Oaxaca. This is similar to our primary care/family medicine offices in the United States. I noticed that similar to my osteopathic education there is a strong emphasis and focus on mind, body, and soul and taking a more holistic approach to medicine.