A long, long letter arrived after the graduation of Dr. Cindy. In her letter titled “My Gratitude,” Cindy thanked Adelante Mujer donors:
A Sad and Determined Student Doctor
Sometimes a visit with medical students in Nicaragua can reveal some pretty deep sadness. One such experience occurred last month during a meeting with six of the Adelante Mujer third-year students.
A Student’s Amazing Gratitude
Mark Neilsen wrote a short reflection for Christmas Day in Living with Christ. Mark used the verse from Luke’s Gospel, “All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds.” He then asked, “Can you think of the last time you were amazed?”
Our Newest Adelante Mujer Student
Interviewing potential recipients who apply for financial assistance from Adelante Mujer is one of the responsibilities and privileges of the Executive Team member who visits Puerto Cabezas each semester. Hearing the stories and the need of each student is inspiring, to say the least. The following story is not one I could have anticipated.
Thank You, Gracias, to Everyone!
Thanksgiving time is not the only time we are grateful. Every day, but especially at this time of year, we are thankful for the people who pray for Adelante Mujer, friends who inquire about the progress of our medical students, seven wonderful women who donate their time and talent as members of the Board of Directors, and all our generous donors who offer their monetary support. We are blessed by each and all of you. There would not be an Adelante Mujer without YOU and your support.
Why I Want to Be a Doctor
A few months ago this blog informed readers that receiving a large salary is not the motivation for anyone to study medicine in Nicaragua because wages for doctors there are miserably low.
Student Doctors Help Women and Teens
Adelante Mujer students have a grueling schedule in medical school. Added to that, they face demanding responsibilities in the local hospital. Yet, on weekends, students often volunteer in the community and their outreach is frequently to women and teen girls.
Medical Students in Puerto Cabezas-Nicaragua
Donors and friends sometimes ask if Adelante Mujer brings medical students to the US for their studies. No, we do not. When Sister Ann McKean, CSA conceived the plan to financially assist women in Nicaragua to pursue higher education,she researched three universities on the east coast of Nicaragua. She was very impressed by several features of the recently established URACCAN University (University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast.)
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