Volunteer

Pablo Moreno Franco, MD

Volunteer Service- I Believe in the Franciscan Way of Serving God Through  Every Activity We Get Involved In.

08 / 2005 -  06 / 2006 
Panamanian Neurology Soc.Multiple Sclerosis Clinic
Job Title:Physician, 

Supervisor: Dr. Mario Larriategui
During a National Neurologic Survey it was found that Azuero is one of the areas with higher incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in Panama. In conjunction with other three physicians from the area, as founding members,  we have started the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. Our work as general practice physicians under the supervision of neurologists is to gather information related to each patient with multiple sclerosis.  The information is obtained meeting the patient, using clinical history, physical exams and laboratory data (MRI, CSF studies). This information is submitted for the creation of a database to direct activities of research and treatment. The information gathered is integrated with a multidisciplinary team effort to improve the management of these patients.
 
 
11 / 2004 -  06 / 2006  
National Cancer League
Job Title:Physician,

Supervisor: Dr. Pedro Barrios
Working at the “Early Diagnosis and Preventive Clinic, Raquel Muñoz” in Los Santos province. We got directly involved on the foundation of this clinic through the National Cancer League since there is an especially high incidence of malignancies in this area of the country. Here we are working on preventive programs and screening tests to improve awareness of the Cancer problem in this community.
 
 
01 / 2003 - 12 / 2003  
Saint Gerard`s Parish- Panama
Job Title: Medical Assitance
During this time we went to the poorest communities to evaluate their health problems and at the same time to work on Public Health Measures to improve their quality of life.  During these visits,under supervised conditions, we treated the outpatient medical problems of both children and adults.
 
 
01 / 2001 - 03 / 2001  
Ministry of Health. Joaquin P. Franco Hospital
Job Title: Medical Assistance and Medical Students Coordinator, 

Supervisor: Dr. Enrique Mendoza
Out of personal initiative as medical students we organized a group from the University of Panama to visit the community of Las Tablas. Here at a second level hospital, under a supervised environment, we got directly involved with hands-on-patient care. We worked in activities of both of primary care and hospital care. Through this program our university went farther from its usual role, taking students away from the city into rural areas.
 
 
01 / 1996 - 01 / 1996  
San Francisco de Asís High School. Social Service
Job Title: General Coordinator
We spent two weeks at the rural community of “Guarare´s District” which is located in Los Santos Province-Panama. Being a high school student we took this period of our summer vacation to help these people to build a stronger community. At the same time we interacted with the them in their daily lives and we helped them to find ways of improving it. We also directed our attention to constructing facilities to enhance the interaction between the people of this area. We also got involved with them in evangelization activities.