Dr. Livingston returns to Rwanda (7th and final edition)

Final Reflection – Saturday, February 2, 2019 (from Patty)

Our team is dispersing: most of us are returning to Canada but Dave will stay on with Emma for a few weeks in Addis Ababa before going back to Rwanda to help with the foundations simulation curriculum.

Although I am tired after the long flight from Addis Ababa (as I wait for the final flight to Halifax), I can’t help reflect that our last month has been enormously productive, energetic and rewarding. We’ve had great teaching moments, watched learners blossom, seen trainee facilitators become confident teachers, contributed to sustainable simulation-based teaching in Rwanda and Ethiopia and had fun doing so. Our team has shared many laughs and lighthearted moments as well as serious discussions. We resolved challenges creatively and with care.

I am grateful to all the learners and colleagues in Rwanda and Ethiopia who have been so generous. Thank you to the members of the Jan 2019 team (Dave, Stephen, Chris, Jon, Mary, Julian and Emma). Although I will miss you, I hope our paths will continue to cross as the caring anesthesia network around the world grows richer and richer.

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