by mcophilly | Oct 6, 2022 | SMI 2022, SMI Student Blog
by Samantha E. “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” 1 Corinthians 1:17 During college, I was introduced to the world of global missions, in that I...
by mcophilly | Aug 28, 2022 | SMI 2022, SMI Student Blog
by Lisa S. I’m reminded of this children’s Christian song as I reminisce of my SMI experience. Our God is so big, so strong and so mighty that there’s nothing our God cannot do. SMI has been such an eye-opening and awesome three weeks where I truly saw God work within...
by smiphilly | Dec 27, 2021 | SMI 2021
by Lindsey F. I have wanted to be a doctor for a long time. The past three weeks in North Philly have only fueled my desire. One of the most important reasons that have influenced my desire to be a physician is the opportunity for patient relationships and the chance...
by smiphilly | Oct 26, 2021 | SMI 2021
A Report of the Philadelphia Summer Medical Institute, June 26-July 17, 2021 By Holly Favino, Summer Program Director Who would imagine that a vaccination effort to combat a 1991 North Philadelphia measles outbreak would adapt and continue today as the...
by smiphilly | Jul 31, 2021 | SMI 2021
by Trevor S. We come into this place with good intentions, energy, excitement, and passion for positive change and spiritual development. We enter with various levels of experience, understanding, and history. We represent a mix of diverse faith...
by smiphilly | Aug 6, 2020 | SMI 2020
By Tolulope I The Summer Medical Institute (SMI Philly 2020) is over and here I am reminiscing on the experiences I gained throughout the course of the program. The image of paintings on the wall of the conference room where I worked still lingers in my memory....
