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BLOG POST FOR JULY 21
สวัสดี ทุกคน (hello everyone!)
Hello from Bangkok! We’re happy to report that all 20 of our students have safely arrived!
Over the next three weeks, students will rotate through various hospital departments, learning from skilled Thai doctors and nurses. Outside the hospitals, they’ll immerse themselves in the rich culture of Thailand. From exploring beautiful temples to wandering through colorful street markets, students will enjoy delicious Thai cuisine and discover unique local crafts.
We’ll keep you updated with regular blog posts from our Student Leaders of the Day, sharing their experiences and insights.
Rest assured, your children are in good hands, exploring and growing in the wonderful land of Thailand. Enjoy your summer!
ขอบคุณค่ะ/ครับ (Thank you!)
Alexa, Jose, Peggy, and Ryan
BLOG POST FOR JULY 22
สวัสดี (Hello) from Bangkok, Thailand!
This is our first daily blog written by Soph and Vinay. Today we are happy to announce that all 20 students have safely arrived!
Starting off the day we had a delicious breakfast at the hotel after breakfast we began our orientations. The first presentation was learning about the staff and program itinerary. Following was a three course which included a beet salad, pork, and fresh lychee served with coconut ice cream. Stuffed, we continued presentations about our hospital rotations and GLA’s rules and regulations.
To experience Bangkok for the first time we took the BTS( their version of the metro/subway) to a local market where we had refreshing thai iced tea and the opportunity to shop. Already hungry we headed back to the hotel where we got to eat authentic thai spring rolls with chicken and rice.
To end the night, we were introduced to our mentor groups and played a competitive game of “Who knows their mentor better.” We hope that you all enjoyed learning about our Day 1 experience! Stay tuned for future updates in Bangkok!!
ลาก่อน (Goodbye:)
Sophia Nuciforo and Vinay Verghis-Khan
BLOG POST FOR JULY 23
สวัสดี ทุกคน (Hello everyone!)
Today’s blog post is from Raina and Emma!
Everyone woke up bright and early (and everyone was on time too) for our first day at Thammasat Hospital. Our four departments today were orthopedics/ophthalmology, pharmacy, OB/GYN, and general anatomy. Everyone got to visit two departments, and will visit the other two in tomorrow’s visit. We all learned from today’s experience that Thai medicine can be both very similar to western medicine – and completely different – at the same time!
Before our second shift today, we all visited the hospital’s canteen to choose our own authentic Thai lunch😋! We had a large variety of options, but most chose delicious Thai noodle soup – and of course Thai iced tea!!
After our work was done and we refreshed back at the hotel, one of the local staff members (our good friend Wadd), taught us all about Thai culture and history. It was a brief intro, but it was certainly packed with info😉!
After, we were then taken out to eat at a family Thai restaurant which served delicious food too! And last but not least, Ryan gave a presentation on sustainable development goals, which taught us about the impending goals for the future of the world (Very cool, we know).
It’s lights out for us over here in Thailand now!…
Cheers!
Emma and Raina
BLOG POST FOR JULY 24
Today’s blog post is from Nate and Aliena!
We began today bright and early for our second and last day at Thammasat University Hospital! We rotated through the four departments (Orthopedics, Opthalmology, Anatomy, Pharmacy, and Ob/Gyn) , every student seeing observing a new department. We observed the inner workings of a hospital; everything from lasiks to cesarian sections.
Before our second shift, we visited the hospital’s canteen, where a large number of us opted to have Kentucky Fried Chicken on account of the complimentary bucket hats! For our last day at the canteemany students explored a variety of traditional Thai cuisine ranging from papaya salad to milk teas.
Another day conquered, and then it was time to relax. The amazing local mentors prepared a fruit party where we had the opportunity to taste a variety of unique flavors and textures.
Following the fruit party, we had a brief team building exercise hosted by Peggy and Jose, where we put our knowledge of our fellow interns to the test, before winding to start reflect on our individual styles of leadership, and prepared to start yet another existing day in the lively city of Bangkok.
– Aliens and Nate
BLOG POST FOR JULY 25
After eating breakfast at the hotel, we went to the Kasemarad Parchachuen Hospital in Bangkok. This is a private hospital that is a part of the BCH, Bangkok Chain Hospitals. In the morning, we toured the Chinese Medicine Department and learned more about treatments like acupuncture and cupping. We also toured the ER and the OPD area of the hospital to gain incite on how the hospital runs in a daily basis.
After eating lunch, we listened to a presentation given by UK medical student and former GLA student, Sola Kim before taking a CPR course and reviving our CPR certification. Sola spoke about the process of getting into and learning in a medical school and shared her advice.
After spending sometime back at the hotel and in the pool, we all went to dinner at Villa Market in Ari to end the day!
– Cammy and Anaïs
BLOG POST FOR JULY 26
Hey GLA family and friends, it’s Cece and Maddie!
Today we toured Ekachai Hospital. In the morning we saw a variety of clinics, including Chinese medicine where we got to extract cups from our wonderful staff in a traditional cupping demonstration. Afterwards we were able to meet with the hospital director, Dr. Amnaj. He gave insight into the medical field and how to advance and evolve into the profession. Back at the hotel, we had a pizza party to celebrate the end of our hospital visits in Bangkok. Excited for tomorrow for our Bangkok city tour!!
– Cece and Maddie