KENCHANAHALLI: A JOURNEY OF 25 YEARS
Jacqueline MorrowAllegheny College ’16
Mentors: Dr.Mohan and Dr.SeetharamVivekanada Memorial Hospital at
Kenchanahalli
OVERVIEW1. Objective2. Tasks3. Methods4. Data5. Challenges6. Project Work7. Personal Growth8. Life at Kenchanahalli9. Future Plans10. Acknowledgements
Objective: Capture the journey and evolution of the hospital from 1987-2015 (~25 years).
The role of the hospital in providing care within the social, cultural and economic realities of
the community. Convey the mutually beneficial relationship between the community and the
hospital.
Tasks• Prezi timeline
• Outline for translation
• Journal• Transcribed interviews
• Prezi Handbook• Master VMHK Intern Account
• Formatting Documents• Compiling Photographs
Research Methods
Qualitative DataInterviewsOral HistoryPhotographs
Quantitative DataArchivesAnnual Reports
Methods/Tools • Prezi and Word• Iphonetography • Participant Observation
• Interviews• Translation• Archives
ChallengesInternet ConnectionLanguage BarrierAllocating ResourcesBroad TopicComplex HistoryDifficult Interviews
PROJECT WORKPrezi
PROJECT WORKInterview Handout
Educational Experiences…
Field Visits VTCL Health Clinic Mobile Unit
OPD/OBGYN Camp Treatment Plans Patient Interaction
Personal Growth• Cross-Cultural work environment
• Global Skills
• Experience
• Knowledge
• Cultural Relativism• Self-awareness
• NGO Work Experience• Value of Altruism
Life at Kenchanahalli
Pancake Making
Cricket
Food
Snake Bite
Boat Ride
Piercing
New Friends
Henna
Future Plans• Master in Public Health
• Peace Corps/Health Corps• Cross-Cultural Work Environemnt
• Altruism- NGO Work
Special Thanks to…. Dr.Mohan, Dr. Seetharam
VIIS, Madame Sindhu
Allegheny College
Kenchanahalli Staff
Thank you for all your help It was incredible opportunity and a life changing summer!
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