Today, I went to the first GAP annual conference. It was interesting, but also really boring for me. I shouldn't say that. I just have such a hard time sitting still in a lecture hall. It was nice seeing so many familiar faces from the Step FaR CEU course and all the other PTs I've met since I've been here.
We got there a little late since the PTs from Tema Hospital, who I rode with, had to run an errand before we got there. We also left a little early. I should have stayed for the whole thing, but the student's research presentations were long! I'm excited that they are teaching them to perform evidence based practice. However, the PTs here do not know how to apply research and book knowledge so I'm not sure if you could call anything they do evidence based. They really are trying hard though to be good healthcare providers. I do not want to be critical. It's just given me lots of ideas on projects/courses/presentations that they would benefit from.
This has been such a nice week with Patsy and Allan. I will be so sad to leave on Saturday. They are such wonderful people. I've love eating American food too!! They have so many great projects planned for the people of Ghana, especially people who are suffering from disabilities. I can't wait to come back and visit them on future trips to Ghana!! Any therapists who are interested in joining me, let me know!! Also, check out www.thwb.org and www.villagevolunteers.org for more volunteer opportunities.
Tomorrow, I return to the conference. I'm hoping they do a little more talking on how to actually treat the patients. I will try and give some insight. I can't decide if I will go to the dinner. 9am-8pm is a long day. Also, it would be nice to have one last night with Allan and Patsy before I return to Kpando. I miss my African family, but it was nice to come to greater Accra for a week for a change in scenery.
It's so funny because I was so overwhelmed by Accra the first day I was in Ghana. Now, Accra seems like a modern city since I've gotten so use to village life. Haha! I think I will definitely have some reverse culture shock when I return to the US.
Love, Kari
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