Sara Patrawala, MD Class of 2010
Feinberg International Health Fellowship Awardee
Baroda, India
Summer 2007
Project title:“Contrasting Attitudes and Independent Risk Factors for Prenatal Care in Affluent and Disadvantaged Clinics in Baroda, India.”

What did you gain from your global health experience?
I gained insight on how medical care is administered in the setting of a developing country. I interacted with the women that attended the clinic to get an idea on how they viewed their care. I also experienced the traditions, views, and practices of another culture.

How has this experience enhanced your medical training and how will it help you in the future as a doctor?
I took away several important lessons from this experience. The first was regarding research methods. My research plan did not exactly pan out as expected once I arrived in India and I had to make some quick onsite changes. I learned the value of flexibility in the field and that what looks good on paper in Chicago does not necessarily work in India.

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