My Personal Legend

As Block 1 comes to a close, I wanted to compile a few of the thoughts and feelings that I have from being in Thailand. To many people looking from the outside in, an international APPE may seem like an extra block off because of all the time we have to explore a new country and its intricacies. However, what is unseen are the hours spent learning about a new healthcare system, the defined roles of healthcare providers, the thought process of clinicians as they diagnose and treat based on different guidelines and the cultural differences that apply to their health system. Yes, Thailand or any international APPE for that matter, is not mandatory to have a holistic understanding of pharmacy. However I've realized the importance of expanding my horizons, opening my mind and learning things outside of my scope to develop my character in various ways. One day we will all be able to return to our professions as our homebase but its important to pursue our other interests as well so that we never have any regrets. I chose to come to Thailand because I wanted to learn more about another part of the world, because not all the patients we treat or people we meet will be of the same background. It is important to be able to connect with others, celebrate differences and learn from each other in the process. I am so happy with the growth i've seen in my self from these past 4 weeks. As I stated in my last post - this is only one small piece of my 'Personal Legend' that I plan on continuing to mold :)

Thanks for the Memories and Lessons, Thailand! Till next time ~