Personal experience teaching Wilderness Medicine in the Galapagos with MedTreks. Written by Sarah Sarfaty, AEMT, FAWM, (faculty for the WLS:MP course this past December on the MedTreks Galapagos Yacht Cruise) I have known for a while that airplanes are my time to be emotional. There’s something very definitive about taking off and landing that I … Continued
9 Reasons to Visit the Galápagos Islands Hi! I’m Anna, the new Marketing Director and Content Creator at MedTreks. The Galápagos Islands are very special to me, as I was born and raised in Ecuador. With closer access to my favorite place on Earth, I’ve been able to visit these special islands multiple times, learning … Continued
“I have a poem for you” he shared. He picked up the stack of papers in front of him and began: “So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured? What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave. What … Continued
A Deeper Look into Peruvian Mountain Medicine By Dr. Mila Rojas Peruvian mountain medicine involves ancient healing techniques that highly leverage the natural resources of Earth. These traditional practices involve the use of medicinal plants. While a great number of these plants have disappeared or are not used anymore, the knowledge Peruvian healers have of … Continued
The Benefits of Immersing Yourself in a New Language Learning a new language is an exciting endeavor as it will allow you to open your mind to additional knowledge and become familiar with the different cultures of the people who speak the language. In addition, you might get a professional advantage with your knowledge of … Continued
The Future of the Global Health Workforce Many experts estimate there will be a before and after in the global health workforce because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is one of the many drivers of change in a world that is rapidly evolving, integrating technology with healthcare in an irreversible way. What changes are to … Continued
5 Great Nursing Podcasts By Dr. Mila Rojas As you have probably realized by now, podcasts are here to stay. There are many factors that have contributed to their popularity. First of all, they’re incredibly convenient because you can listen to them at home, while you’re exercising, on your way to work, and anywhere else … Continued
Why Learn Medical Spanish? By Dr. Mila Rojas When a patient comes to you, they’re at their most vulnerable and it’s a time during which you want to offer them any measure of comfort available. Being able to tend to your patients in their native language is a skill that they’ll appreciate and will allow … Continued
Yoga Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico…Welcome to Paradise. Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico is the gem of the coastline less than one hour North of Puerto Vallarta. A surfing and fishing village with the feeling of cultural crescendo, Sayulita will steal your heart and you will leave with the taste of tacos, the fanciest margaritas, salty warm … Continued
The Importance of Continuing Your Global Health Education Written by Dr. Mila Rojas One of the first things people probably said when they learned you would be going to med school or nursing school was, “you’ll be studying forever!”. And they were correct. Anyone in the medical field knows that studying never ends because … Continued