Other students also expressed support.
"What they are doing is very consistent with my approach to medicine," said Humphrey Wattanga '96.
But other students questioned parts of Farmer's argument.
"I agree with a lot of what he said about the development model he's using, but it doesn't give enough credit to many developmental organizations," said Mediha Murshed '98.
Overall, many were impressed with his presentation.
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"It was very enlightening," said Amy L. Beck '00. "It made me see another angle. I'd never really heard people criticize developmental health."