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Healing Peru

Healing Peru. Nicholas Seeliger, M.D. History. Established in 2007 501c3 non-profit Family Medicine Residency “Area of Concentration” Humanitarian Medicine Andajuaylillas, Peru Home of grandmother-in-law. Where. Where. Andajuaylillas 12 Districts Population approximately 5500

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Healing Peru

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  1. Healing Peru Nicholas Seeliger, M.D.

  2. History • Established in 2007 • 501c3 non-profit • Family Medicine Residency • “Area of Concentration” • Humanitarian Medicine • Andajuaylillas, Peru • Home of grandmother-in-law

  3. Where

  4. Where • Andajuaylillas • 12 Districts • Population approximately 5500 • 45km south of Cusco

  5. Who • Indigenous population • Quechua speakers • Proud ancestors of Inca • Agricultural community • Average income less than 1$ / day

  6. Partnered With • Q’ewar Project • Eglin AFB FMR • Jesuit Volunteer Corp • Municipality / MOH • Tulane

  7. Unique Health Risks • High Altitude • Ie. Monge’s Disease • Tropical Disease • Ie. Leishmaniasis • Social Challenges • EtOH Abuse • Domestic Violence • Diseases of Poverty

  8. Student Clinical Experience • 2500 encounters over 2 weeks • Team • Family Physicians, OBGYN, WHNP, OD • Field Clinic • Urgent Care / GYN / Psych • Dental • OB • Medical Brigades • 4-5 teams

  9. Cultural Experience • Lima / Cusco / Manchu Picchu • Spanish / Quechua

  10. If you are interested • Email me: nseelige@tulane.edu

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