1. Medical Exchange and Discovery Orientation 2015

2. Are you jetlagged?

3. I bet you are really sleepy…

4. Let’s watch a short video to wake you up…

5. Welcome!

6. A little info about me…

7. Born in 1982…

8. …and raised in Los Angeles, California

9. Undergraduate studies at Cal- State University, Northridge 36,000 Students 93 Countries Minored in Japanese

10. Japan Exchange & Teaching Program: 熊本県、鏡町 (2 years)

11. Social Worker for youth with mental illness

12. Graduate studies at Harvard University

13. VIA Medical Programs Director

14. A little slice of heaven

15. Questions?

16. On to business…

17. Welcome to the Bay Area!

18. San Francisco, California

19. Stanford University

20. 41 students from 25 medical schools across Japan, Taiwan, and Mainland China Dr. Takayuki Oshimi, Faculty in Residence Global Health Fellows from Stanford and Georgia Tech VIA program directors

21. Medical Exchange and Discovery (MED) Overview

22. MED Program Goals

23. Critically examine the healthcare systems of Asia and the U.S.

24. Broaden your awareness of medical issues faced by patients from diverse backgrounds

25. Develop the skills needed to practice culturally competent medicine

26. Gain first-hand clinical experience through physician shadowing

27. Expand your network of international medical professionals

28. One 5-minute presentation about yourself and your medical interests

29. There are 3 groups based on age, school, gender See MED Reader for Fellow group roster When a Fellow is not around we will split that group up as the situation dictates You are welcome to talk to any of the staff (or participants from other Fellow groups) Coordinator Groups

30. Clinical English workshops with Dr. Takayuki Oshimi Spiritual Care Visit Design Thinking & Medicine Workshop Stanford Cancer Center Art Tour Guest Speaker: Dr. Peter Pompei Highlights from Week 1

31. In your reader you will find a copy of the program calendar Every night I will provide you with schedule updates and review next day’s activities Take notes in your reader about where to meet, time changes, etc. I will also keep an updated copy of the program calendar on my door (Room C181) The When and Where

32. Program Policies

33. No alcohol or drug use No Drugs, Alcohol or Smoking Indoors

34. No Weapons

35. No Driving

36. No Overnight Stays

37. How to get the most out of your MED experience…

38. Active

39. Open-Minded

40. Curious

41. Understand the schedule Use English to engage with the world around you Questions are powerful Be proactive (google is your friend) Be flexible – you are on an adventure! Have fun!

42. Dress professionally Make a checklist and pack the night before Do your research and be prepared Tasks – when things get overwhelming, stay focused on what you can do Reflect – write down what happens that same day How to be a shadowing ***ROCKSTAR***

43. More tips for shadowing...

44. White Coat Passport Immunization document (translated) Small notebook that can fit in pocket Pen or pencil Attention span When shadowing, always bring…

45. Health and Safety

46. Be careful with your bags and valuables at all times Walk in pairs or groups Carry emergency contact card with you AT ALL TIMES! Don’t forget to…

47. Cash, traveler’s checks & credit cards $300-$500 for food, activities, light shopping Limit the cash you carry Be aware of your bags Tipping in restaurants for waiters is 15%

48. Questions? Contact: ellison@viaprograms.or g