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Dr. Naureen A. Shaikh founded Mobile Medical Team in 2006. Mobile Medical Team is a public charity providing medical education and relief to underserved populations, both domestically and internationally. How is Naureen’s charity different? She is approaching healthcare in a brand new way and has powerful partners like Facebook by her side to help make patient-focused healthcare a reality.
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[4:45] Who is Naureen and why is she passionate about healthcare? [14:35] It’s important to have the right amount of stress, as well as the right amount of support. [15:20] Naureen was fortunate enough to have mentors from all walks of life help her become the woman that she is today. [19:25] Why is it that the United States has so many resources, yet our health care system is so neglected? [20:45] What’s the story behind Mobile Medical Team? [29:10] When thinking about giving more power to the people, healthcare should be patient-driven and patient-focused. [37:45] What kind of projects has Naureen worked on, both in the U.S. and overseas? [43:05] How is Mobile Medical Team sustainable? [51:20] How many people have a Facebook account? Having a patient portal for people to log into is not that much different. [54:20] What Naureen is currently doing isn’t just ‘theory’. It is sustainable, and it has a low barrier to entry for people to get involved. [59:45] What does Naureen mean when she says that the solution to good health is ‘in you’? [1:06:45] Our currency is our own personal experience. [1:12:35] Naureen doesn’t believe in mistakes. The great thing about her team is everyone understands there’s a big learning curve involved. [1:14:35] What would be the three words Naureen would use to describe her commitment to helping others and giving back?Mentioned in This Episode:
Mobile Medical Team International
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