I realize there are times when you have to step up and lead the group, but I really prefer it sometimes if things just go. It's really a team effort. I knew people in it, I knew the programs they had done, and it was something that I believe in. We secure a donated hotel room and meal for them, so they can go spend a day how they want and relax. We then send two medical students to the home, and they'll stay there for the afternoon or overnight.
Health is one of our big focuses, but so is culture.
We should learn about some of the different backgrounds that we come from. It helps to create a sense of community between the medical students, residents, and faculty. Then, we notify the paramedics and stay with the person until they arrive. Lin has learned more about bedside manner as a volunteer MedBuddy. Her mom has told me just how much they appreciate someone like me coming by.