I’ve always been fascinated by different cultures, different parts of the world, different ways of doing things. And I wanted to serve populations of women who had the greatest need. Travel brings so much perspective to everyday life. I found that taking care of women in the developing world greatly enriched my medical training. I certainly benefited more from hearing stories from women on labor and delivery in Quito, Ecuador, and those who traveled long distances on foot to have surgery in Niamey, Niger, than they did from our encounters.