March 5

Today the group went into many different directions with varied individual and group experiences. Some went to hospitals in the Belfast area for a day of clinical observation in OT departments including rheumatology, oncology, acute care, chronic pain management and mental health. Others went to King's Castle care home in Ardglass to visit with residents and tour the facility. These experiences allowed us to better understand varied aspects of the Northern Ireland health care system. Some students even got to see a podiatry procedure featuring maggot therapy...talk about a new perspective on the delivery of health care!! Several students were able to visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and grave site in Downpatrick, and tour the ruins of Inch Abbey which allowed for a moment of quiet reflection.


Jess and Tish