Recorded on-site in rural Uganda When medicine strips away the noise—no EMR, no prior auths, no endless bureaucracy—what’s left is its soul. In this special episode, Dr. Peter Crane brings you inside a medical mission to Uganda with the Child to Youth Foundation, where healthcare meets humanity on the shores of Lake Victoria. From field clinics to stories of resilience, this episode captures conversations with those who live the work: Ronnie Mude – Director and social worker with 20 years of grassroots community development Dr. Angela McKellar – An ER doctor rediscovering her “why” Maureen – A clinical officer on the frontlines of rural care Resources & Links: Learn more about Child2Youth Foundation: https://child2youthfoundation.org Want to join a future trip? Email: admin@doctorsmakingadifference.com More episodes + impact stories: https://www.doctorsmakingadifference.com Listen to the podcast version: https://doctorsmakingadifference.com/podcasts TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: What happens when doctors step outside the U.S. healthcare system? 00:47 – Why Uganda? Dr. Peter Crane reflects on 10 years of service trips 01:45 – Meet Ronnie Mude: The man behind Child2Youth Foundation 03:30 – The origin story: A teacher, tuition struggles, and a movement born in 2005 05:10 – What $330/year can do for a child in Uganda 06:20 – Grassroots impact over top-down aid: Why local focus matters 07:55 – Healthcare meets education: Why both are needed to fight poverty 09:40 – Clean water, spring wells, and disease prevention 11:30 – Meet Angela McKeller, MD: “This is why I became a doctor” 13:00 – On burnout, perspective, and rediscovering purpose in medicine 15:25 – What medicine looks like with minimal resources 17:00 – How these trips reignite a love for clinical reasoning 18:45 – Meet Maureen: A clinical officer saving lives daily 20:10 – What diseases are most common in rural Uganda 22:00 – When the nearest hospital is hours away by motorcycle 23:30 – A sick child, an ectopic pregnancy, and real-time impact 25:00 – Community clinics as lifelines for entire villages 26:40 – Why doctors should just go: The impact is mutual 29:00 – Final reflections: Gratitude, growth, and a call to serve Key Themes: – Global health + grassroots innovation – Physician renewal through service – Sustainable impact through local partnerships – Health equity, education, and long-term change Like, Subscribe & Share if this inspired you. Want to get involved or sponsor a student? Visit: https://child2youthfoundation.org #DoctorsMakingADifference #UgandaMedicalMission #GlobalHealth #PhysicianStories #HealthcareWithoutBorders #MedicalServiceTrip #ChildToYouthFoundation #HealthEquity #MissionDrivenMedicine @DoctorPodcastNetwork