4 Chapter 4: Mae in Medical School and the Peace Corps

After Mae completed her bachelor of science degree at Stanford University, she decided to go to medical school to become a doctor. From 1977 to 1981, Mae attended Cornell University Medical College in New York. In medical school she learned how to take care of people when they were sick and help them stay healthy.

After becoming a doctor, Mae traveled to many countries to help people who did not have doctors. She volunteered to give medical care to people who lived in villages and refugee camps. In 1983, she traveled to Kenya, a beautiful country in east Africa. She worked as a medical officer for the Peace Corps. She was a young doctor but she enjoyed her time and worked hard.

From 1985 to 1987, Mae went to Sierra Leone in West Africa. She worked as a General Practitioner at a clinic in the town of Daru. Mae dedicated her time to help people in Africa and she made a big difference in these peoples lives.

In 1985, she took journey to Cuba. There she worked as a Medical Officer with the Flying Doctors of East Africa program. She taught people about health and medicine. She made sure the people knew how to take care of themselves and their community members.