Improving Hong Kong’s Health Care System
Dr. William Ho, chief executive of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, presents a case for reform of Hong Kong’s health care system that could set an example for other policymakers.

What do you think?
HMI World readers are invited to share their experiences with public/private sector imbalances in health care.

Beyond drugs: an infrastructure for HIV/AIDS care in Ghana
A recent workshop gave doctors in Ghana some practical information on HIV/AIDS.

A growing voice for education reform in Germany
A medical school in Munich establishes a center to bring innovation to education throughout the region.

Taking a longer look at short-term medicine
A Harvard medical student studies the broader impact of medical missions in developing countries.

Symposium proceedings discuss the integration of Western and alternative medicine

For medical educators, Harvard Macy course provides stimulus for change

Russian workshop makes use of evidence in clinical practice

Course in Japan teaches standards in clinical studies

Developments down under
A group of Macy alums are helping to create an innovative new medical school in Australia.

A stimulus for change
A January course gave physicians tools for education reform.

Upcoming programs:
A course for physician leaders begins in June. An alumni symposium
will be held in September.

Links to selected news items from the Harvard community, including:

Disaster and Trauma
Information on the psychological effects of trauma and stress from Harvard Health Publications.

New Study Shows Promising Design for HIV-1C Vaccine
An announcement from the Harvard AIDS Institute.

Can You Die of a Broken Heart?
Research on the link between depression and heart disease from
Harvard Health Publications.