My Time in Thailand Via Gap Medics

I really enjoyed the time we were able to spend at the orphanage. That wasn't really focused on when I read through the trip description. I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to meet and bond with the children there. I was also surprised at how close we were to all the action going on inside of the hospital. I didn't really know what to expect before arriving, but I never imagined that we would be able to get such up close exposure to the extensive surgeries we saw. I was literally five feet away from the orthopedic surgeon as he replaced a man's knee cap! And the doctors there were super professional, but also very kind. And if their department was having a bit of a slow day, they still made sure that you got to see something exciting by having you watch other operations in different departments. I was in Urology one week and Orthopedic surgery the next, but still was able to witness a c-section birth as well as a little of a spine surgery. The experience I gained in Thailand as well as the fun I had meeting new people and making new friends was well worth the cost of the trip.