1. Namaste “A trip onward” Ali Pistora

2. Dr. David W. Robinson ( )
University of Kansas Medical Center Positions
Head of Plastic Surgery 1948
Professor of Surgery and Oncology
Lecturer, History of Medicine 1967
Director of Gene and Barbara Burnett Burn Center 1973
Vice Chancellor of Clinical Affairs and Chief of Staff
Honorary Medical Alumnus 1984
University Distinguished Professor Emeritus 1985
Campus Building Title

3. Christian Medical College & Hospital
July 27th – September 2nd, 2014
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Hospital
College

4. Personal Goals Experience the Indian culture Diversity
Adapt to a new lifestyle
Learn life and professional values

5. Clinical Goals Experience various clinical settings
See different diagnoses
Learn new physical therapy techniques

6. India Background Information
780 languages spoken
Freed from British rule in 1947
India (2013) 1.25 billion people
Vellore (2011) 185,895 people
Major religious communities
Hindus 80%
Muslims 13%
Christians 2%
Sikhs
Buddhists
Jains

7. India-specific health issues
High maternal and infant mortality rates
High rates of tuberculosis and malaria
Language barriers
Limited water supply

8. India-specific health issues learned in India
Lack of good and affordable health care
Transportation limitations to medical facility
Rising prevalence of diabetes and cancer
More medical attention sought by family when patient is male vs female
Hemophilia is physical therapy concern
Environment not handicap accessible

9. Suggestions to Health Issues
Conclusion
High population increase communicable diseases
Injuries due to motor vehicle accidents and falls
Lack of preventive medicine
Suggestions
Increase public sanitation
Increase public health
Sidewalks, ramps, etc.
More community health and development programs
Provide free/affordable care
Reaching people whom have no means of transportation

10. Profound Clinical Experiences
Several patients seen at one time
Spinal Cord Injury victims relearn to walk
If in U.S.A., patient likely wheelchair bound
High rates of motor vehicle accidents and falls
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries

11. Profound Cultural Experiences
Men sport mustaches
Head nod horizontally
Live to work
Eat with hands
No toilet paper
Drink bottled water
Whitening lotions
Cheer on cricket!

12. My Professional Change
Desire to treat and explore internationally
Seek interactions with diverse people/cultures
Welcome foreigners
Decrease confusion
Lessen uncertainty of cultural norms

13. India’s Diversity

16. Colors

17. Thank You Robinson-Mani Scholarship Dr. Mani & Rebekah Mani
KUMC Office of International Programs
Dr. Yvonne Colgrove
Stephanie Funk
CMC Physiotherapy Department
CMC Advisors
CMC Colleagues