Traveling is something I have always been
passionate about. Combine my love of travel with my love of teeth, and I had
the perfect week in Nicaragua this Summer!
As a Pre-Dental biology major, I was presented
with the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua on a medical mission trip through
Global Medical Training. My job was to assist the Nicaraguan dentists that
volunteer their time and travel to the poorest areas of the country to offer
free dental work. Almost every patient had a severe problem that needed medical
attention. Needless to say, there were tons of cavities, blood, gingivitis, and
pulled teeth. The trip was AMAZING and I met some of the most sweet, humble
people. One of my favorite parts of the day was when all the children from the
town would come to the clinic and we would give them toothbrushes and hang out
with them for a little while. The kids were SO fun and I had a blast with them.
The dentists I met in Nicaragua are some of the
coolest people I have ever met. One of the dentists, Dr. Claudia, really showed
me what it is like to be passionate about being a dentist and all of the
opportunities you have in the medical profession. Not only was i surrounded by
40 other University of Florida students, I was also surrounded by fellow
PanHellenic women, all of which have the same dream to practice medicine one
day. I can't wait to one day be a dentist and I hope to continue volunteering
through Global Medical Training!
Love,
Lauren Miller
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| Lauren in Nicaragua |
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| Lauren with Dr. Claudia |
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| Lauren with some children in Nicaragua |
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