Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Organization: Weill Bugando Medical Centre
Under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Downs, Francesca rotated in the departments of medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN and surgery alongside medical students from Weill Bugando Medical Centre. Francesca also had the opportunity to set up a quality improvement study aimed at reducing the incidence of hypertension in the Mwanza Region. She made weekly trips with Dr. Downs to rural villages around Mwanza City to conduct blood pressure screening and to educate community members about methods for preventing hypertension. Francesca learned clinical skills and a new language, as she helped with the care of the local population.
Organization: Weill Bugando Medical Centre
Under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Downs, Francesca rotated in the departments of medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN and surgery alongside medical students from Weill Bugando Medical Centre. Francesca also had the opportunity to set up a quality improvement study aimed at reducing the incidence of hypertension in the Mwanza Region. She made weekly trips with Dr. Downs to rural villages around Mwanza City to conduct blood pressure screening and to educate community members about methods for preventing hypertension. Francesca learned clinical skills and a new language, as she helped with the care of the local population.