Summary

In this episode of Medical Mariner Ink, host Paul Stewart explores the significance of understanding one's 'why' as a source of motivation throughout various life challenges, particularly in education and career paths. He shares personal anecdotes from his educational journey, including his experiences in Uganda and the rigorous path to becoming a Physician Assistant (PA). The conversation emphasizes the importance of keeping one's purpose in focus to navigate difficulties and achieve goals.

11:19 You can find the Kelty Redwing backpack on Kelty's site here: https://www.kelty.com/redwing-50/?srsltid=AfmBOoouNmmGFi-aKrpXUwpaSEi6vejHWUAI9BpypjYNaH-QU-cYhF5_

13:04 I am not trying to disparage any of these cities, there are just some places in them that do not seem nearly as friendly as the folks I know in Uganda.

13:22 You can get more information on and even book a stay at the Adrift camp here: https://www.adrift.ug/ Also check out the Wildwaters Lodge for more luxuriant accommodations https://www.lemalacamps.com/stay/wildwaters-lodge/

13:53 https://www.hope4kidsinternational.org/

14:34 Here by EMT I mean Emergency Medical Technician, quite a different scope of practice than a Medic or PA. However, when in Africa, sometimes they make you do more that you usually can in the US...

15:06 The Buckhall VFD Website: https://www.buckhallvfd.org/

15:26 When I travelled to Uganda in 2014, I was upgraded to business class on the leg from Dulles Airport in Virgina to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It was on a brand new 777 that still had that new airplane smell. If you ever get the chance, I recommend flying business class on Emirates once in your life at least. https://www.emirates.com/us/english/

15:37 Outreach to Africa's website is www.outreach-to-africa.org/ 16:04 The clinics I worked in with Outreach to Africa in Uganda were in Fort Portal, Rwebsingo, the Paul Devlin School in Kigarama, and Bundibugyo