In Retrospect
Before going to Barretos, I was warned that time would go by too fast. And although I did my best… read more
Advice to Future Interns
Dear future interns, As you will soon realize, this internship is an amazing and extremely fulfilling experience. There is too… read more
Monitoring Quality Through Dashboards
Before going to Barretos, I had had very limited exposure to the management and behind-the-scenes routines of a hospital. These… read more
The Value of Simplicity
There is a quote by Steve Jobs that goes: Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard… read more
The Power of Music
Among the many resources available to patients at the Palliative Care unit is Music Therapy. Rinaldo, the music therapist, showed… read more
Diving into doctor and patient communication
The importance of good communication is underrated. I’ve now been at the Palliative Care unit for two weeks, and… read more
Not all heroes wear capes
Nothing but praise Well, there it is. Our first week at the hospital has concluded and I honestly couldn’t be… read more
Here we go
Preparations Read about the Hospital de Cancer de Barretos and Brazil? Check. Take a Google Maps “street view” tour of… read more