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BackTable / OBGYN / Podcast / Episode #39

Sustainable Global Healthcare Missions

with Dr. Princess Urbina

In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Princess Urbina shares her experiences with medical mission trips to underserved areas in the Philippines, where she was born, and the logistical challenges and rewards that come with this work. She also emphasizes the importance of providing sustainable healthcare solutions that empower local healthcare providers and meet the long-term needs of the community. The discussion further explores how these trips shape her perspective towards healthcare delivery.

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Ep 39 Sustainable Global Healthcare Missions with Dr. Princess Urbina
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2023, November 30). Ep. 39 – Sustainable Global Healthcare Missions [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Mark Hoffman on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Mark Hoffman is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Amy Park on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Amy Park is the Section Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and a co-host of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast.

Dr. Princess Urbina on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Princess Urbina is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and assistant profesor at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - Dr. Urbina's Background and Journey
02:44 - First Mission Trip to the Philippines
05:23 - Logistics and Challenges of the Mission Trip
07:47 - Sustainability and Impact of the Mission
16:54 - Patient Selection and Care in the Mission
19:03 - Cultural Competence and Professional Culture
21:12 - Sustainability and Education in Surgical Teams
21:41 - Leaving Behind Equipment and Training
23:08 - Addressing Health Issues: HPV Vaccination and Cervical Cancer
28:59 - Patient Follow-up and Communication
30:59 - Support from Academic Institutions
38:09 - Getting Started with International Medical Missions

The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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