Reflections from Botswana: Rediscovering the Human Side of Medicine
One month after her global health elective in Botswana, Monika Mikolajczak, MD reflects on the profound impact of relationships, gratitude, and patient-centered care in a resource-limited setting. Contrasting this experience with the technology-driven U.S. system, she explores how Botswana reshaped her perspective on medicine. Her experience reminded her that compassion, connection, and presence are often more powerful than any intervention.
