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Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries- IH 887

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First Name: Veronica Last Name: Bailey Country: USA Home Phone: ( 617) 262-1802 Email: v2m2s@bu.edu Experience in International Health: I have no experience in International Health however, in the past I had the opportunity to work in the health setting namely, I interned at a hospital in the Emergency Room and also I worked at a nursing home. Major MCH Interests: I am particularly interested in chronic illnesses that plague women of color residing in inner city neighborhoods. Future Career Plans: I hope to get into research and in a few years I hope to attend medical school. Personal Interests: I enjoy singing, reading, and working in the youth department of my church.
First Name: Talene Last Name: Balekian Country: USA Home Phone: 617-327-7826 Email: balekian@bu.edu Experience in International Health: Over the past summer, 1999, I worked in Armenia at the American University of Armenia, Department of Public Health. I worked on an Infant Mortality Review and Surveillance project. I was able to travel throughout various regions of the country and collect qualitative data on the situation of infant births and deaths. Major MCH Interests: I am very interested in the field of development in the early years of life and how from an international perspective this is effected by issues that can be controlled for. Future Career Plans: I plan to attend medical school and combine my MPH with my MD degree, hopefully to continue work in developing countries. Personal Interests: I enjoy most any type of outdoor activity and I try to stay active by exercising. I love to go to restaurants and hang out with wonderful company.
First Name: Mary Anne Last Name: Baysac Country: Home Phone: (617)-450-0165 Email: msbaysac@hotmail.com Experience in International Health: For two years, I have been an active volunteer at Clinica Tepati, a student-run, non-profit community clinic which serves the medically indigent in Sacramento's barrios. In addition to several health related internships, I worked at the Center for Health Services Research and Policy in Washington D.C. I recently travelled to Southeast Asia and would like to return to the region after professional school. Future Career Plans: I am currently applying for dental schools and would like to incorporate my public health degree with my interests in dental care. More specifically, I am interested in access, quality of care, and utilization of dental services for the underserved as well as dental health policy and services research. Personal Interests: I'll try any sport. I love to travel, meet new people, and eat my mom's and dad's homecooked Filipino meals.
First Name: Mark Last Name: Beilstein Country: USA Work Phone: (617)726-5714 Home Phone: (617)441-2170 Email: beilstei@helix.mgh.harvard.edu Experience in International Health: I taught biology and chemistry as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania, East Africa for 3 years. During that time I was also involved in Peace Corps Tanzania's initial AIDS education efforts in collaboration with USAID and the Tanzania AIDS Project. I developed and I implemented a regional AIDS/STD education program for adolescents. Major MCH Interests: I am interested in infectious diseases, diarrheal diseases, and health issues of refugees. Future Career Plans: Upon graduation from BUSPH I hope to continue my education by pursuing a Ph.D. or Dr.P.H. in epidemiology or an international health related program. Personal Interests: More than anything, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Michelle. I'm always eager to share a few beers with friends. I am a fan of most major sports and like to play football and basketball whenever the chance arises. Lately I have taken up playing tennis. I also like to travel and read. A more unusual interest I have is entomology.
First Name: Karen Last Name: Boatman Preferred name: Karen Organization: Boston University Country: USA Work Phone: (617) 353-3187 Home Phone: (617) 354-2609 FAX: (617) 353-8444 Email: kboats@bu.edu Experience in International Health: Peace Corps Volunteer: expanding primary health care to rural northern Senegal. A little work with PMIs in the francophone Sahlien countries. Only worked in the health field using the French lanuguage. Major MCH Interests: To learn as much as possible about integrated maternal and child health services Future Career Plans: To return to work in the rural areas of the Sahel Personal Interests: Learning to be more focused on being
First Name: Caroline Last Name: Delori Preferred name: Caroline (pronounced Carolyn) Home Phone: 781 599 8604 FAX: 781 599 2046 Email: cdelori@bu.edu Experience in International Health: For the last 4 years, I have been managing projects for the MA Department of Public Health at the Boston Center for Independent Living, to ensure their services are accessible to persons with disabilities. I conducted trainings on Disability Awareness, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and coordinated referrals among providers. In Argentina I set up a resource center for persons with disabilities. We worked with all disabilities in all areas of their general well being: access to education and health. Major MCH Interests: As a women and a mother, I am interested in all aspects of maternal and child health. In International Health, I am interested in access to primary health care for women and children. Future Career Plans: I would like to work in Central or Latin America managing projects related to women and persons with disabilities and their access to health care. Personal Interests: I like outdoor activities: swimming, biking,skiing, hiking, and cooking for friends. I enjoy discovering the world with my son.
First Name: Reginalde Last Name: Gerlus Preferred name: Regie Title: Student Country: Haiti Home Phone: (617) 576-9409 Email: rjgerlus@bu.edu Experience in International Health: I do not have any prior experience in international health. As for the health area, I have been a volunteer at the Brigham and Women's Hospital for the past two years, and I am also a trained labor assistant. I have volunteer once with a teen mother during the last part of her pregnancy, throughout the labor and during the post-partum period. I loved it, and hope to be doing a whole lot more than that. Major MCH Interests: I am an MCH concentrator, and I am also from Haiti. The combination gives my interest in MCH in developing countries.I am very interested in the public health issues around women and children. I have seen from a first hand basis the absolute need of a developing country for a good infrastructure concerning public health, and I hope to be of some help. Future Career Plans: I want to get my MPH, and later on be a physician, particularly, an OB/GYN. I decided that a solid foundation in public health was the way to go about getting into the health field specially in the dawn of the new millennium. Personal Interests: I love to read. I also write a little bit. Not poetry, but fiction, although I also like to go to readings from time to time. I have a little bit of interest in graphic design and multimedia. I don't know a thing about it, but I like it. Aside from that, I like to walk in Boston (when it's not too cold), music, writing letters to my friends, and baking!!
First Name: Virginia Last Name: Grenier-Minasian Preferred name: Ginny Title: Registered Nurse Organization: Boston Medical Center Country: USA Work Phone: (617) 414-4359 Home Phone: (617) 361-0186 FAX: (617) 361-0118659 Email:* vgrenier@bu.edu Experience in International Health: I work with the diverse inner-city population of Boston. Neonatal Intensive Care and High-risk antepartum care have been the focus of my nursing career. I am also a Navy Nurse Corps Officer and am involved in the medical rediness for mobilization of military personnel and their dependants. Major MCH Interests: I am concerned for the large number of teen pregnancies that often result in severe and/or chronically ill infants and the ability of these teen to parent and care for their children. This concern includes the now limited potential for personal growth and development of the parents as well as their children. Future Career Plans: I am not sure where I am going from here. I am interested in Health Promotion and Prevention Practices. Personal Interests: My family, which includes a husband and two daughters. I enjoy reading and quilt making. I have also recently become interested in hiking. I hope to take advantage of the beautiful autumn weather and explore some local trails.
First Name: Tomoko Last Name: Hattori Preferred name: Tomoko Country: Japan Home Phone: (617) 755-5522 Email: tomoko@bu.edu Experience in International Health: My basic experiences in Japan; I worked in the ER and CCU of a private hospital as a clinical nurse for 3 years, and at public health center as a public health nurse for 2 years. As experiences in International health, I participated with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, then worked with in provincial health in the Solomon Islands, as a public health nurse for two years where there was no Doctor nurse. After that, I joined FP & MCH project between Japan International Cooperation Agency and Mexican Health services Secretary as a expert. Major MCH Interests: -Child to child, TBA, Controversy on PHC, and Breast Feeding. Future Career Plans: I want to continue to work in the field of MCH in International Health. Now, I have interest in working with NGO at the grassroots level , but not with the Govt. Personal Interests: I love any kind of outdoor activity. I used to mountain climb, ski, scuba dive, wind surf, run marathons, etc. But, now I'm interested in having a family as a normal woman of my age and to have an important experience as a public health nurse.
First Name: Shira Last Name: Lipsky Preferred name: Shira Country: USA Home Phone: (617) 576-2850 Email: lipsky@bu.edu Experience in International Health: I have always been interested in medicine. I volunteered at Children's hospital, shadowed many doctors and did clinical research. However, recently I gained an interest in international health. This past summer I spent 5 weeks volunteering in Madagascar. I worked for a team of physicians in surgery and in public health. I am also very interested in secular and Jewish medical ethics. Major MCH Interests: I would like a better understanding of the issues relating to MCH care in developing countries. I plan on continuing on to medical school and working in Israel. Future Career Plans: I am thinking about Medical School. Personal Interests: I enjoy traveling, scuba diving, sailing, skiing, and hiking. I also like to read and sing (not necessarily at the same time!).
First Name: Elizabeth Last Name: Moran Preferred name: Liz Country: USA Home Phone: (617)536-9686 Email: eamoran@bu.edu Experience in International Health: I worked with a mobile health clinic in southern Arizona, serving communities outside of the city of Tucson. I also spent some time in Mexico working with street kids. Major MCH Interests: I am interested in border health issues, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. I am also interested in learning more about community health workers, as well as adolescent health issues in international settings, especially behaviors and health implications of urban street kids. Future Career Plans: I hope to work in a Spanish speaking country and/or with Spanish speakers in the U.S. I am also interested in learning more about and working with women and children in migrant farmworker families. Personal Interests: I like to read, go for walks and hikes, and after a couple years in Arizona, I am looking forward to fall in New England!
First Name: Alice Last Name: Rouse Preferred name: Alice Country: USA Work Phone: (617) 638-5012 Home Phone: (617) 442-7704 FAX: (617) 638 5370 Email: dralice@bu.edu Experience in International Health: In 1997 I was a medical volunteer in Mtschabetzi Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe doing everything from HIV counseling to delivering babies. In January '00, I will be travelling to Arad, Romania to do MCH education in maternity hospitals and orphanages. Major MCH Interests: nutrition,family planning, and HIV/AIDS. Future Career Plans: I would like to do MCH work in eastern Europe working directly with women and children. I am also very intrigued by the gypsy population. Personal Interests: My spirit is tangled deep in the arts. I sing & play guitar, performing at various venues around Boston. I teach dance. I write furiously. I design costumes for one of Boston's community theatres. I also volunteer at Boston family shelter, doing art projects with the children and running health workshops for the mothers.
First Name: Talya Last Name: Ruch Preferred name: Talya Title: Ms. Country:USA Work Phone: (617) 638-5001 Home Phone: (617) 969-8979 Email: talya@bu.edu Experience in International Health: I am originally from Johannesburg, South Africa but have lived, studied, and worked in Boston for 16 years. I have very little experience in International Health, but I worked for several years as a medical assistant at a private practice in Waltham. I also had the opportunity to intern for a semester at the Boston University Wellness Center in the GSU. Major MCH Interests: My first exposure to MCH was this summer through the summer certificate course. I would like a more in depth over view of the current topics in MCH. I am interested in community health, traditional medicine, and pharmaceutical companies. Future Career Plans: I hope to gain field experience in a developing country setting. I am interested in organizations like the Peace Corps. Eventually I would like to earn a PhD. in anthropology or public health and return to academia to teach. Personal Interests: I enjoy spicy food and good movies. I'm a member of the Women's Caucus on campus and I am always up for volley-ball or roller-blading around the Charles.
First Name: Marta Last Name: Segu Preferred name: Marta Title: Medical Doctor Tropical Medicine Country: Spain Home Phone: (617) 323-8679 Email: MSEGU@BU.EDU Experience in International Health: 1986 Kenya 1st experience in Africa, 1988 graduated at University of Barcelona, 1988-93 Worked at orthopedic surgery Dept. Sabadell Hospital Barcelona, 1994 post Degree Tropical Medicine University of Barcelona, 1994 worked in Calcutta and Bihar (India) TB, Leprosy, Poliomyelitis, 1995-1996 Tropical Medicine Dept. Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, 1997 2nd experience in Africa. Malaria Vaccines project in Ifakara Research Center (Fundacio Clinc and Swiss Tropical Institute), 1997-98 Fellowship from Spanish Gov. Worked in Colombia: Malaria Vaccines Project, 1998-99 New York City HIV Perinatal Transmission Project (CDC, NYC Dept. of Health). Major MCH Interests: HIV/AIDS Perinatal transmission in DC. HIV/AIDS and Breastfeeding in DC. STD's in Women in DC. Malaria in Children and Pregnant women. Future Career Plans: I hope MPH Graduation in September 2000. I would like to continue my career work in a developing country (sub-Saharan Africa or India a plus) and work in HIV/AIDS perinatal transmission project or HIV/AIDS and breastfeeding project. I would like also to work in a clincal hospital because I like so much to see patients and take care of them. The best for me, it would be work in epidemiological /clincal project in HIV/ AIDS in children and pregnant women or clinical trials HIV/AIDS vaccines in Africa or India. Personal Interests: I like travel around the world and contact with different cultures that are very different. I like work with this people and I really care about people that don't have access to health care, safe water, food, h house education, etc. I like to learn from them. I think I'm really very privileged to have access to education , safe water, health care, etc.
First Name: Alanna Last Name: Shaikh Preferred name: Ms. Country: USA Home Phone: (617) 623-6154 Email: shaikha@bu.edu FAX: (815) 352-0846 Experience in International Health:I'm an intern at the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics. We are an international grass roots organization trying to curb and prevent antibacterial experience. I used to live in Cairo, and while I was there I really came to understand the importance of access to primary health care. Major MCH Interests: I'm mainly interested in family planning and female reproductive health. Future Career Plans: After I finish my MPH, I'd like to work abroad, preferably in Central Asia, improving access to health care and modern contraception. Personal Interests: I volunteer with UNICEF and the Coalition for Adult Immunization. I also maintain my own website and serve as an editor for the Open Directory Project.
First Name: Irina Last Name: Zablotska Preferred name: Irina Title: MD Country: Ukraine Home Phone: (617) 739-6803 Email: izabl@hotmail.com Experience in International Health: Graduated from the Medical School in 1987. During the last 1992-1998 worked in Lviv Region Prenatal Center as a physician and later a chief of Diagnostic Department. Worked in several bilateral projects in the field of Reproductive Health & Family Planning. Conducted research in RH/FP in Ukraine in 1994. Student at BU SPH concentrating in IH and MCH since fall 1998. Intern in MSH (part-time since March 1999 and then full-time since May till August 1999). Major MCH Interests:Reproductive Health and Family Planing. International development work. Personal Interests: Professional interest in the health care reforms in the field of RH/FP,improving health status of women & children, improving health services and access to them. Personal interests in research, reading, learning different cultural traditions and languages

UPDATED: August 20, 2002