Subtitle: 
Healthcare Highs and Lows: The Real Story of Practicing Medicine in Africa
Activity Type: 
Lecture
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Presenter: 
Dr. Mark Karnes, Ob/Gyn
Date: 
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 13:00 to 15:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4130 Wesley W Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Eric Swetts
Contact Email: 
ems137@pitt.edu

Dr. Mark Karnes was drawn back to Africa— the continent where he spent five years fresh out of medical school—after retiring from a 25-year OB/GYN career in Michigan. He now lives and works in Ethiopia. He will talk about life as a doctor in rural Ethiopia, the chasm of health issues faced by women in Africa compared to America, and the struggles and joys he and his wife face living cross-culturally. Discussion and questions will follow.

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
World Regions: 
Africa