1. The Pulse of a Healing Continent
Mae Ruzek

2. Thank you for coming!

3. What is this? Africana Studies Senior Inquiry
(mixed with interest in medicine, anthropology, public health)
Documentary compiled of interviews from medical professionals from the Quad Cities and Wisconsin
All footage of Africa is from my experience in Ghana, my brother’s experience in South Africa and experiences from people I interviewed

4. Why? Interested in medicine abroad after my own experience
Challenged about true impact of short term medical trips
Curious about others’ perspectives of Africa before and after
Want to learn how to help cross culturally in a good way
Love to tell stories!

5. Quick Overview Stories from: Doctor - Nigeria Chiropractor - Uganda
Nurse - Malawi/Zambia
Surgical first assistant - Nigeria
Chiropractor student - Ghana
Myself - Ghana
Music, images, and videos from:
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Tanzania
Kenya

6. Be a Good Listener Think critically Challenge your stereotypes
Consider your privilege
Be inspired

7. Enjoy the Show!