RESEARCH CRITIQUES
Pre-Departure Critique
In the Global Health Study Abroad Program, I will be partaking in research that focuses on the perceptions of medical students when providing healthcare to the LGBTQ population. There isn’t much research done on the perceptions and knowledge of Indian healthcare officials. This is why I am interested in finding out the biases and medical expertise of medical students when providing care to sexual minorities. There is a major health crisis in the LGBTQ community when trying to receive adequate care from physicians. The ability of healthcare providers to treat and diagnose sexual and gender minority patients can greatly impact their judgment when distinguishing risk factors.
Lecture Critique
Dr. Anil Bilimale the chief Master of Public Health Program Coordinator at JSS Medical College was a guest speaker on May 24th. He has public health experience with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) of India. I chose to do my critique on this speaker because of his public health background and how he centered his presentation on the elimination of Polio in India. As someone who is interested in immunology, I found his lecture interesting when he spoke about the history of polio vaccinations and the steps taken to eradicate it in India. Dr. Bilimale focused on Immunization Programs in India: from Resistance to Eradication- The Journey of the Healthcare System. During his presentation, I recognized the importance of vaccinations and programs and approaches needed to sustain at-risk populations.
