ACTIVE PROJECTS

Washington, D.C. Medical Symposia

Since 2000, Partners has hosted an annual medical symposium for members of the international diplomatic and non-governmental sector. The program features leading Harvard faculty addressing new advances in a clinical area of relevance to the international audience. In 2006, the program tried a new approach with the screening of the Partners-produced video, "Wired to Win", a documentary about the human brain told through the story of two professional cyclists competing in the Tour de France bicycle race. Since 2003, the program has been held in cooperation with an embassy with whom Partners has established relations.

Global Clinic

June, 2007 will mark the second annual Global Clinic conference in which best practices in international corporate medical and occupational health programs are discussed, integrating the latest clinical knowledge with proven business strategies, performance metrics and regulatory requirements. Through lectures, case studies and interactive sessions, outstanding faculties identify the most critical health issues facing global employers, governments, hospitals and health plans. Designed primarily for physicians in an executive role, the advanced-level curriculum includes updates in emerging infectious disease and public health risks, strategies to incentivize a healthy work force and prepare employees to travel, cost-benefit analysis of policy and program implementation, and preparation for future pandemics. Harvard Medical School designates this course for 20 category I credits toward the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award (AMA PRA).