AUCF Expands Board of Directors

AUCF has added Dr. Stephanie Van Dyke (see photo) to its Board of Directors. Dr. Van Dyke, an OHSU Family Practice Resident, has extensive medical experience in Uganda. In 2006 Dr. Van Dyke founded Engeye Clinic in Southern Uganda and remains CEO. While completing her residency, Dr. Van Dyke  continues to lead trips, have medical oversight, communicate with Ugandan staff, and ensure a thriving Engeye Clinic. Dr. Van Dyke has won numerous awards including:

Neil Hellman Prize (2009)

Awarded to a graduating student of Albany Medical College (AMC), selected by Family Medicine Dept – For demonstrating outstanding sensitivity and commitment to humanistic values in her interactions with patients

The Lindsey Baron Foundation Award (2009)

Award given to a graduating student of AMC, selected by the Dean – For the demonstration of building a professional career founded on “acts of kindness” by recognizing the importance of placing people, not disease, as the focus of her medical practices

The Martin A. Feldstein and Irma A. Feldstein Family Practice Scholarships (2009)

Award given to a graduating student of AMC, selected by Family Medicine Dept – For exemplifying the most sincere commitment to Family Practice and a strong desire to work with the underserved

Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee (2008)

Award given to members of Albany Medical College’s graduating class, selected by fellow classmates

Point of Light Award (2007)

Honors individuals that have made a commitment to connect Americans through service to help meet critical needs in their communities, signed by G.W. Bush

Kristina Clinic Living Quarters nears completion

Construction of the Kristina Clinic living quarters, on the Awake village clinic grounds, to house the full-time staff and visiting volunteer medical personnel is well on its way to completion (see attached photos). The living quarters are essential to the success of Kristina Clinic since Awake, the clinic’s location,  is 72 km from the nearest town Lira. The living quarters will provide quality housing for the clinic manager and staff  - essential to their recruitment and retention.  A staff of 19 workers recruited from the local community and Lira town have constructed the living quarters under the supervision of construction manager Patrick Awango and Jimmy Okello, Julius brother.