From Mozambique to the world
BMJ 2007; 334 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.0704157 (Published 01 April 2007) Cite this as: BMJ 2007;334:0704157
- Kaushal Raj Pandey, intern doctor1
- 1Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
How did you get interested in obstetrics and gynaecology?
I was a district medical officer working in the Caia district of Sofala province in Mozambique, and I found out that 60-70% of the clinical activity in that health centre was related to women and children. That was why I decided to learn more about maternal and child health.
You then practised academic medicine? Was it very difficult?
Nothing is simple. Academic medicine is good because you must follow all the steps required: analysing, discussing the cases, and consolidating your training and confidence. When you see a patient you must structure your mind. You are always challenged to do things properly. This becomes a culture, and when you return to the field and you are alone you have that.
It …
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