Project Advisor(s) (Students Only)
Dr. John Pfautz
Presentation Type (All Applicants)
Other
Disciplines (All Applicants)
African Languages and Societies | Medical Education | Other Public Health
Description, Abstract, or Artist's Statement
This short documentary explores medical aid abroad, specifically Africa. Through a series of interviews with medical professionals who worked in Africa, one can learn what it means to truly help cross-culturally on a different continent. The range of experiences in different countries help critically examine the medical aid and seek a better way to serve those in need through long term missions.
Augustana Digital Commons Citation
Ruzek, Madeline D.. "The Pulse of a Healing Continent" (2016). Celebration of Learning.
https://digitalcommons.augustana.edu/celebrationoflearning/2016/presentations/18
The Pulse of a Healing Continent
This short documentary explores medical aid abroad, specifically Africa. Through a series of interviews with medical professionals who worked in Africa, one can learn what it means to truly help cross-culturally on a different continent. The range of experiences in different countries help critically examine the medical aid and seek a better way to serve those in need through long term missions.