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Dr. Oliva Thank you for doing this AMA. The Himalayan Cataract Project is making such a huge impact on all those it touches. My first question has to do with American doctors practicing in other countries. What types of resistance, if any, do you come up against when providing healthcare in other countries with laws and values? My second questions come from my own desire, as a medical student, to get involved in international medicine. How would a student or doctor get involved, and specifically do you have students or residents on your teams?

Thanks for the response! Is sounds like a lot of work goes into providing continuing care. What difficulties have you encountered in establishing local partners and maintaining a proper quality of care? Do you think the HCP's model would work for chronic conditions?