This is a first-hand account on how Pharmacy works in Istanbul, Turkey. During a 5-week stay, it is an attempt to understand the processes, structures, and delivery of pharmaceutical care services that exist in their system. Even more, it is an anecdotal stream of thoughts, events and experiences of the culture and people in the region. I am out to explore new places, meet new people, try new foods, and ultimately return with a deeper appreciation of this unique part of the world.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Epilogue
To those who were wondering, after a day of travel +/- jet lag, I have arrived safely back in the United States. With that, this officially concludes our blog.
I want to take this final opportunity to say thank you to all of those who have taken the time to follow the blog and all the positive feedback I've received. If at any point anyone has any questions or I can explain something further please don't hesitate to contact me at michael.larosa@jefferson.edu Needless to say it has been quite a journey and was my pleasure to share with everyone. I think it's fair to say I learned many things about not only the world of pharmacy and the culture of Istanbul, but also myself in the process.
Finally, I owe a great debt of personal gratitude to the students, my pharmacist Erdem, and all my friends back in Turkey for being exactly who you are, for making this one of the most memorable travel experiences I have ever had. You will all be missed... until the one day we meet again.
- Mike
Above is a photo with my good friend Ҫaǧrı from the dorm as we exchange a final goodbye at the airport.
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