Eleven Days in Kyiv
by Albert E. Chudley

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Eleven Days in Kyiv describes Dr. Ab Chudley’s personal experiences as a Children of Chernobyl Project medical exchange professor in Kyiv, Ukraine. The visit occurred only one year after Ukraine celebrated its first anniversary after gaining its independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991. Through Dr. Chudley’s diary that recorded his encounters with colleagues, translators, support staff, Ukrainian professors, and students during the visit he captures the excitement and enthusiasm of this newly formed country. The book provides an historical glimpse of the new and emerging country as it embraces a sense of freedom and opportunity after 70 years of communist rule. Dr. Chudley documents aspects of the pediatric medical system and culture in Ukraine, and he describes specific situations in which the help from western countries could improve the delivery of medical care and medical education in Ukraine. This book will be of interest to those interested in Ukraine and its history and culture, and to professionals who have interests in international collaborations. Dr. Chudley articulates his purpose in the trip and the desire to share his knowledge and his faith, and some obstacles that seemed to limit these opportunities. This book can inform those who are interested in how Dr. Chudley’s faith can influence and interface with personal and professional circumstances in life.

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Dr. Albert (Ab) Chudley is a retired pediatrician and medical geneticist. He was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus from the University of Manitoba. He has enjoyed over 40 years of practice as an academic physician. Professionally, he participated in a busy medical practice and service, taught students at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, performed and directed medical research, and was involved in medical administration throughout his career. He published numerous research abstracts, peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters and books. Ab was involved in several national and local agencies, advisory boards, health care boards and committees. He remains engaged in teaching, serving on graduate student committees, and continues to write and edit journal articles and books. He is the recipient of many awards and honours including the Founders Award from the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists, the Andre Boivin Visiting Professorship from the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, a Manitoba Service Excellence Award, and the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for Manitoba. Ab and his wife Jenny do volunteer work through their church. They are the proud parents of 5 outstanding children and 13 wonderful grandchildren who all live in Manitoba.

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