WILLEMSTAD - On Friday, April 21st, 2023, a group of 9th-grade students from the International School of Curacao had the opportunity to visit Avalon University School of Medicine for a field trip. The day was packed with exciting activities and informative tours that left the students with a newfound appreciation for the field of medicine.
The campus tour was led by Ms. Mardy. The students were able to see the different buildings and facilities that make up the campus, including the library, lecture halls, and Labs. Ms. Mardy also shared some interesting facts about the university’s mission, which gave the students a sense of the school’s values and goals.
Dr. Praveen Kottathveetil gave a tour of the Physiology lab, which focused on two important medical devices, the ECG machine and Spirometer. Dr. Kottathveetil demonstrated how these devices are used to monitor heart and lung function and explained their importance in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. The students were able to see the devices in action and even got to try them out for themselves.
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