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SHARE Kenya-Ohio is a clinical program during which
students, faculty and clinicians deliver healthcare
in rural Western Kenya.
SHARE Kenya-Ohio volunteers demonstrate
their commitment
to providing healthcare for the
rural people of a developing nation and have been making annual trips since 1997.
We gladly accept
donations for the
SHARE Kenya-Ohio program throughout the year.
Because Ohio University is a tax-exempt institution,
any donations made to the university on behalf of
SHARE Kenya-Ohio may enable the donor to claim them
as a tax-deductible donation as long as the proper
guidelines are
followed.
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Joanne Bray,
MSN, MBA, CNP
Administrative Director
Ohio University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
224 Grosvenor Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701 |
Bonyo Bonyo, DO
Ohio Founder
SHARE Kenya-Ohio
2402 Audobon Road
Akron, OH 44320 |
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740 593-2513
740 593-9557 fax
bray@ohio.edu |
330 475-6477 mobile
330 867-7544 office |
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“Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that
ever has.”
-
Margaret
Mead |
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Description: |
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SHARE Kenya is 3-week clinical program in which
students, faculty and clinicians deliver healthcare
in rural Western Kenya. In 2006, participants shared
in the celebration of a new free-standing clinic in
Masara.
The clinic was the
culmination of a promise SHARE Kenya founder B.S.
Bonyo, D.O. (’98), made as a child to help
underserved Kenyans through medical care.
The SHARE Kenya-Ohio experience is ideally suited for
fourth year medical students, residents at
any level, and
advanced pharmacy, nursing and physical therapy
students. The program also invites licensed
physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and physical
therapists. Journalists and/or photographers are also
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As a participant in the SHARE Kenya-Ohio program,
you will see a variety of clinical cases that are
uncommon in the United States, including: leprosy,
malaria, typhoid, filariasis, schistosomiasis,
different presentations of HIV and TB, and many
others. |
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During the program, time is set aside to become
acquainted with our hosts and visit local sights.
Other highlights include a safari
just before
returning to the United States. Some of the cultural
experiences you will have an opportunity to
participate in are: clinical rotations in local
Kenyan hospital settings, various cultural
activities, sampling a variety of authentic Kenyan
cuisine, touring Western Kenya, Hippo watch on Lake
Victoria, as well as many others. |
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Dates: Tentative 2009 program dates
are November 27 - December 18, 2009. The
dates may change due to flight availability
and price.
Please note that the full program fee will
be charged to all participants, regardless
of individual travel dates.
General
information:
General information for an idea of what to
expect during the SHARE Kenya-Ohio
experience.
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Share Kenya
Informational Meeting
When: July 11, 2009
Time: 11:30-2:30
Video conference sites
located in Athens, Akron, Columbus,
and
UNTHSC, TCOM, Texas.
Contact
Mary Dailey
or
Joanne Bray
for directions.
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Requirements:
Please look over the 2009
travel checklist for an idea of the
pre-departure requirements. As with any
international experience, region-specific
immunizations
are required.
All participants
must meet all pre-departure requirements in
order to participate. OUCOM students will
not be covered by OUCOM malpractice
insurance unless all pre-departure requirements
are met.
CORE students
should get permission from your CORE
Administrator/Assistant Dean prior to
applying. Other students should get
permission from your appropriate Dean prior
to applying. Letters of permission can be
sent to Mary Dailey.
Applications:
Applications will be accepted until
September 4, 2009, for the 2009 program. Please
contact
Mary Dailey
or
Joanne Bray
with any questions about the program.
Interested
preceptors,
click here for
information.
Other
Activities:
Kenyan
Children’s Fund is a charitable organization
dedicated to supporting children affected by
HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Programs supported by the
Kenyan Children’s Fund include, but are not
limited to, support of orphanages,
educational programs and programs to sustain
the capacity of families in caring for
children affected by HIV/AIDS.
http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/International/Ice_Kenya/ChildrensFund.htm
CARE KENYA Inc.
is dedicated to improving the lives and
healthcare of individuals residing in the
rural Nyando District in
Western Kenya. CARE
KENYA
aims to provide resources for medical care,
staff, and HIV/AIDS education and counseling
as well as funds to complete and maintain
the Health Centre. In addition, funds
raised will assist in providing the children
and teachers at the
Masara
Primary School
with the necessary uniforms, books and
supplies.
http://www.care-kenya.org/ |
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Ohio University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grosvenor Hall,
Athens, Ohio 45701
Tel:
740-593-4694 FAX: 740-593-1730 |
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