The mission in Nablus, as well as the one in Hebron have come to an end. I have had a great honor of working with the Nablus team. Getting to know the team and working closely with everyone was very fun, rewarding, and allowed me to learn a lot more than I thought I would. I truly enjoyed being able to successfully coordinate the little things that needed coordination during the Nablus mission. It was a great time getting to also work with the local team. I was able to talk with nurses, and other medical staff who work on daily basis in Rafidia hospital which inspired me and allowed me to appreciate all the work they do everyday.
The director of Rafidia Surgical Hospital invited the PCS team along with other visitor medical teams that were holding their own missions during the week for a ceremony of recognition. The ceremony was rather thoughtful and very much appreciated by us all. The relationships built between the local hospital team and the visiting teams are promising of a bright future. It was very delightful to see the bridge of communication, cooperation and hard work being connected between the two teams. I had the honor of translating the many thanks, respectful words and appreciations between the two teams, allowing such valuable communications to take place.
Although the week was tiring and overwhelming at times, it was the smiles on the parents' faces after the surgery is over that put all the physical exhaustion away. The value of all the work done is inexplicable. I know how proud and grateful I am to be a part of this team that is helping so many children to have a better life. Being able to contribute to helping my people is the least I could do.
In such a short time, the team became a family, a group of friends that supports one another and works very well together. These are the little things that added to the great outcomes we have had. Building relationships, cooperating and working towards one great goal is very rewarding, I can very much get used to this!
Being in the OR is one of the many things I will always remember from this experience. Although it was my first time, it felt very natural and came easy to me. I had fun getting to see how the magic is done! I loved how close to the end of the mission I could estimate how much longer an operation will need, how the process of finishing up is, and many other small things that I have learned.
I now know that I will always work to help Palestinian children in one way or another, wether by becoming a surgeon or doing volunteering every now and then, or becoming a coordinator, or whatever I may end up, I know I will carry this experience with me.
I can't wait for the rest of the internship where I get to work on the ongoing research by Hala Borno along side Sarah Zamamiri (the other intern this summer) as well as many other tasks I will partake.
The director of Rafidia Surgical Hospital invited the PCS team along with other visitor medical teams that were holding their own missions during the week for a ceremony of recognition. The ceremony was rather thoughtful and very much appreciated by us all. The relationships built between the local hospital team and the visiting teams are promising of a bright future. It was very delightful to see the bridge of communication, cooperation and hard work being connected between the two teams. I had the honor of translating the many thanks, respectful words and appreciations between the two teams, allowing such valuable communications to take place.
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| (R:L) Dr.Nasr and a local nurse |
In such a short time, the team became a family, a group of friends that supports one another and works very well together. These are the little things that added to the great outcomes we have had. Building relationships, cooperating and working towards one great goal is very rewarding, I can very much get used to this!
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| Carolyn working hard :) |
Being in the OR is one of the many things I will always remember from this experience. Although it was my first time, it felt very natural and came easy to me. I had fun getting to see how the magic is done! I loved how close to the end of the mission I could estimate how much longer an operation will need, how the process of finishing up is, and many other small things that I have learned.
I now know that I will always work to help Palestinian children in one way or another, wether by becoming a surgeon or doing volunteering every now and then, or becoming a coordinator, or whatever I may end up, I know I will carry this experience with me.
I can't wait for the rest of the internship where I get to work on the ongoing research by Hala Borno along side Sarah Zamamiri (the other intern this summer) as well as many other tasks I will partake.
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| Dr. Libby and I during a quick break. |
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