Originally I planned to talk about lessons learned as a clinical instructor. I was going to address the differences between here vs the US and how the students have inspired me to reconsider leaving patient care for non-clinical work. As life would have it, I went home to Houston, enjoyed time with people I expected […]
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So — let’s talk about the part everyone really wants to know: How do you actually get here and live here? Coming here does require a trek. I previously mentioned that volunteers come on their own accord and dime. I will speak from my experience moving from Houston. Getting to Punta Gorda Getting here is
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With Love From Belize Letters From Allora It is hard to believe it has been almost a month since I journeyed to Punta Gorda, Belize. I will be living here until Oct-Nov 2026 serving a small, close to my heart clinic called Hillside Health Care Clinic. A bit of background – I was a student here