Hi Dr. Olivia! I have just bought Second Suns and I cannot wait to read it. My mother is an ophthalmologist practicing in Canada and I was fortunate enough to spend some time with her last month travelling to remote areas of northern Canada in order to see patients who have limited medical access. While there, I was quite surprised to see an extremely high rate of diabetic manifestations of the eye within the Aboriginal populations we treated (their access to fresh and healthy foods are limited and thus many have adopted an unhealthy lifestyle). I am well aware that there are many differences between those living in Northern Canada and the Himalayas, but I was wondering if you have seen many patients with diabetes while serving the HCP, or is this a rare(r) occurrence in the developing world?
Secondly, does the HCP offer placements or allow students to come and assist overseas? Providing ophthalmic treatment on an international platform has always been a dream of mine. Of course I am only finishing my undergraduate studies and have yet to start medical school, but I hope to pursue something like this in the future.
Lastly, thank you for your work and for this AMA. You, and Drs. Tabin and Ruit are role-models of mine.
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Hi Dr. Olivia! I have just bought Second Suns and I cannot wait to read it. My mother is an ophthalmologist practicing in Canada and I was fortunate enough to spend some time with her last month travelling to remote areas of northern Canada in order to see patients who have limited medical access. While there, I was quite surprised to see an extremely high rate of diabetic manifestations of the eye within the Aboriginal populations we treated (their access to fresh and healthy foods are limited and thus many have adopted an unhealthy lifestyle). I am well aware that there are many differences between those living in Northern Canada and the Himalayas, but I was wondering if you have seen many patients with diabetes while serving the HCP, or is this a rare(r) occurrence in the developing world?
Secondly, does the HCP offer placements or allow students to come and assist overseas? Providing ophthalmic treatment on an international platform has always been a dream of mine. Of course I am only finishing my undergraduate studies and have yet to start medical school, but I hope to pursue something like this in the future.
Lastly, thank you for your work and for this AMA. You, and Drs. Tabin and Ruit are role-models of mine.
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