Dr. Jim Fisk, a pediatrician from New Mexico was incredibly giving of his time and expertise during his first trip to Batey Libertad, March 6-9, 2008. Dr. Jim saw patients from the community for three days this March, which was the first medical clinic this year on the Batey. His efforts were so appreciated by all in the community and by all of the people stateside working hard to raise the standard of preventative heath and bring basic health care to this area.
Dr. Fisk's association with the project began four years ago by way of introduction through Dr. Tommy Clark, founder of Grassroot Soccer. Grassroot Soccer is a project that educates youth about the dangers of HIV/AIDS and prevention strategies using the sport of soccer as a catalyst for change. Dr. Clark recently sent this missive about Dr. Fisk.
I know Dr. Jim Fisk from my days as a pediatric resident at the University of New Mexico. Every medical student loved being on with Jim who was an attending. He was always so much fun - interested in the patients, interested in the residents, interested in the Developing World medicine, art - everything really! He was voted "favorite attending" year after year after year. An incredible guy!
Many thanks to Dr. Clark for the introduction and of course to Dr. Fisk for his compassion, kindness and hard work with the people of Batey Libertad.
Abrazos!
Pat
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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