Overseas
A podcast by an American physician telling patient stories and reflections from medical work in Haiti and Sierra Leone.
Episodes
102 episodes
A Neck Mass
In this story we tell the story of a woman who has had a neck mass for nearly a decade.
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History of Sierra Leone, Part 2: The Colds of Canada
In this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone. In this episode, the people who will eventually found Sierra Leone languish in Canada.To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedi...
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History of Sierra Leone, Part 1: Fleeing America
In this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone. In this episode, former slaves flee the American colonies with the surrendering British.To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalme...
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PJP Pneumonia
In this episode we talk about the case of a child with HIV and PJP pneumonia.To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.
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Expanding Borders
In this podcast we catch back up on work in Haiti and discuss the decision to expand to Sierra Leone.To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.
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Anatomy of a Crisis: Part 6, The Veil is Removed
In this episode, we continue our discussion of the fall of the Haitian state.For the first five episodes:E...
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Anatomy of a Crisis: Part 5, The Powerless Leader
In this episode, we continue the story of the collapse of the Haitian state. To start from the beginning, follow the below links:
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Haitian Lives: Emilio Alexis
In this episode we interview Emilio Alexis. We trace his life from a small village in the South of Haiti to University in Port-au-Prince to work at the Lespwa Timoun clinic and finally the decision to flee the country in the midst of unim...
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Haiti and Somalia: Interventions, Part 6
In this last episode of our series on military interventions in Haiti, we look at how the US military acts around the globe--from Somalia, to Niger, to Jordan and the Philippines. And then we will examine if this model will fit Haiti.
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What Bosnia and Sierra Leone can teach us about Haiti: Intervention Part 5
In this episode we look at times in history when the world stepped in to prevent tragedies. In particular, we will look briefly at the British in Sierra Leone and NATO in Bosnia and try to extract lessons that can be used in Haiti today.
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A long, hard 15 years: Interventions Part 4
In this episode, we discuss the 15 year US/UN occupation of Haiti from 2004-2019.
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Operation Uphold Democracy: Interventions Part 3
In this episode, we discuss the US invasion of Haiti in 1994. We will talk about the basic story, what went well and what we can learn.
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American Colony: Intervention Part 2
In this second episode, we talk about the US invasion of Haiti in 1915. US troops would stay and manage the country for 20 years, changing the country forever.
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An Intubation: Intervention Part 1
In this series, we will look at past US and UN military interventions in Haiti. We will try to see how this history can inform our decisions about what to do in Haiti today.
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November Update on the Gang Situation in Haiti
In lieu of an audio podcast, we have done a video podcast this week. We feel that following a map will make this discussion easier. Please click on the below to view it!https://youtu.be...
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Martine
In this story, medical director Donald Valdema tells the story of Martine*, a little girl from the mountains of Crochu. *Please note: Name changed to preserve anonymity.
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Haiti and Louisiana
In this episode we look at the Louisiana Purchase, that most significant of American expansions, and how it wouldn't have happened without the soldiers of Haiti.
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Cholera
This week, for the first time in 3 years, cholera has been detected in Port-au-Prince. We discuss the implications and history.
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Adding Fuel to the Fire
In this episode, we discuss the latest crisis in Haiti. The last 9 days have led to an outpouring of discontent leading to widespread destruction. We trace the roots of this crisis and how we got here.
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Haitian Lives: Dr. Donald Valdema
In this episode, we interview Dr. Donald Valdema. We trace his life from the desolate island of La Gonave, Haiti where he watched his parents build their first clinic. Then, we talk about leaving Haiti after the earthquake for medic...
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Juice Carts, Eyeglass shops, Home Depot and Lowe's
In this episode we delve behind the curtain of a phenomenon we often see in the developing world.Link to video explanation of Hotelling's Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jILgxeNBK_8
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The Bayakou
In this episode we look at how the sewage system works--or doesn't work--in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Many thanks to the New Yorker and the Associated Press for their reporting on this subject.
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Why are Haitians always so clean?
In this episode we talk about one of the first things that will strike you as you visit Haiti. Despite the dirty, muddy environment, most Haitians are impeccably dressed and groomed.
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