Special Thanks to PHRII!
This amazing opportunity to study abroad in India was made possible by the Public Health Research Institue of India (PHRII). Please visit their website, http://www.phrii.com, to learn more about their unique initiative and work. Learning through PHRII has opened my eyes to the issues in health care and what I can do to give back to the ongoing disparities.
Week One Lectures!
Monday, May 7th:
-Tour of the Institute with Ms. Poornima Jay and icebreakers with the fellows and staff
- Healthcare in India: A multidimensional approach to health care with Dr. Indria, Formerly HOD and Prof. of Sociology at the University of Mysore
Tuesday, May 8th:
- Introduction to working in communities with Disparities in Mysore District with Dr. Purnima Madhivanan, Founder of PHRII
- Coping with illness: How do differnt social groups handle health care issues? with Dr. Shanthi Gopal, Freelance Social Science Researcher and Secretary - Samruddhi Foundation
Wednesday, May 9th:
- Introduction to India's healthcare systems with Dr. Praveen Kulkarni, Prof. of Preventive Medicine
- Visited The University of Mysore and interacted with students
Thursday, May 10th:
- Odanadi Home for Victims of Human Trafficking:
HIV, human trafficking and sex work: Hidden health hazards, continuing social stigma with Mr. Stanley/Mr. Parshu from Odanadi, Director of Odanadi (NGO)
Friday, May 11th:
- Introduction to Mental Health in India with Dr. Ram Attur, Psychiatric doctor
- Commercial surrogacy: The body industry and women’s marginalization with Dr. Nivedita
Week Two Lectures!
Monday, May 14th:
-Mysore & Miami College Students Perceptions of Gender-Based Violence with Ms. Ana Rodriguez
- Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Mysore with Dr. Vijaya Srinivas
Tuesday, May 15th:
JSS State Hospital Visit:
- Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Mahesh Rao, Pulmonary Medicine
- Mortality and morbidity: Is there a gendered pattern? with Dr. Lokesh, Pulmonary Medicine, JSS Medical College
Wednesday, May 16th:
- Doing research on maternal mental health and infant developmental outcomes with Dr. Anand
- Perceptions of ADHD among Indian Mothers with Dr. Stephens
Thursday, May 17th - Saturday, May 19th:
- Dandeli Tribal Experience
(REFER TO JUNGLE TRIP VIDEOS UNDER VLOG FOR PHOTOS/VIDEOS OF THE WEEKEND GETAWAY)
-Visit and interaction with Ayurvedic Medical practitioner Mr. Sridhar Desai at his Herbal Medicine Garden
- Field visit with Sanjeevini Mobile Health unit to villages and Interaction with traditional Midwife Ms. Annapurna who has conducted more than 100 childbirths
Week Three Lectures!
Monday, May 21st:
- Visit to an Ayurveda Hospital with Dr. Shruthi
Tuesday, May 22nd:
- Free Day
Wednesday, May 23rd:
- PHRII Community Health Camp Experience
- Observed a cervical cancer screening one by one
Thursday, May 24th:
- Visit to the Apollo Hospital with Dr. Anjali
Friday, May 25th:
- Free Day
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Saturday, May 26th:
- Bollywood Dance Performance and Miami Party by study abroad students
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Sunday, May 27th:
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
