By Jennifer Salopek In their paper in the December 2015 issue of Healthcare, Virginia Rowthorn and Jody Olsen discuss the evolution of the Center for Global Education Initiatives (CGEI) at their institution, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The UMB Faculty and Student Interprofessional Global Health Grant Program provides grants of up to $10,000 for an … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Medical School
Why Medicine?
In my late thirties, when most of my peers were settling into a consistent rhythm of life, I made a decision that prompted many to call my otherwise well-regarded sanity into question. Continue reading
Discussion on Medical School Prices: An Exercise for Adding Organization and Comparability
The rising and varying price of medical education remains a concerning source of perplexity. Why is the price of medical school soaring? Why are there considerable differences in this pricing? Continue reading
Don Berwick: Optimistic About Opportunity to Improve Health Care
In a previous issue of our journal, we interviewed Don Berwick, former CMS Administrator (2010-2011). We have chosen to reproduce this interview as it holds important messages for all health care professionals interested in improving health care delivery. Continue reading
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Shares Wisdom for New Health Care Professionals
Earlier this year, Vivek Murthy, United States Surgeon General and Co-Founder of Doctors for America, delivered the commencement address at Harvard Medical School. In his speech he challenged the graduates to stand up for their values and vision and to be leaders in improving our health care system. During the next two weeks, the newest … Continue reading