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Basic Pediatrics A New American Physician in an African Village Hospital

Authors: Thomas O. Carpenter MD

Abstract

ABSTRACTThis communication presents a picture of medical practice, with an emphasis on pediatrics, in a rural hospital in the Transkei Republic of Southern Africa. The manner in which this setting appeared to and confronted a new graduate and his attempts to practice medicine are reported. An evaluation of the experience in terms of an education and suggestions for interested students and physicians are described.

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