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Memorandum of Understanding Extends CMB-PUMCH Collaboration

China Medical Board and Peking Union Medical College Hospital signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 7/8, extending their collaboration in areas related to academic enhancement including faculty development, support for residency training, and further development of the China Nursing Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals.

Updates from Our Equity Initiative Fellows

Our dynamic Equity Initiative Fellows are campaigning for health equity on many fronts: addressing the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities, rebalancing the healthcare workforce to improve access to care, using film and the performing arts to raise social awareness, and so much more. The stories in our April 2021 newsletter will give you a better understanding of the ways in which they are translating the principles of health equity into meaningful action. Click here to read.

Dr. JIANG Fan: Committed to Children's Health and Development

Dr. Fan JIANG, recently appointed Chair of the Deans Council of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, has devoted her career to studying the development of children and adolescents. She also is s a Senior Fellow of CMB’s Equity Initiative and is directing the China team of the “For Our Children” project, supported by CMB.

Part of our series on Women Leaders in Asia

China Medical Board Condemns Discrimination and Hate

China Medical Board condemns the increase in discrimination, incendiary rhetoric, xenophobia, bullying, and violence against Asians. —our colleagues, neighbors, and friends. (Read the full statement)

Holding Up Half the Sky

The Chinese expression "women hold up half the sky" inspires us to seek out and learn from women leaders—women whose diverse life experiences, unique perspectives, and career excellence bring great value to their chosen professions.

2021 Annual Forum: A Valuable Exchange in the Virtual Space

The Equity Initiative’s Annual Forum, an important component of the EI program, was held virtually this year (February 5-7). Eighty Fellows from 12 countries participated in a weekend of shared learning, an exchange of ideas and experiences, and a chance to build connections across cohorts.

Happy Lunar New Year to our CMB friends and colleagues!

As we welcome the year of ox, I would like to quote a traditional Chinese greeting for the new year, niú nián dà jí(牛年大吉!), a heartfelt wish for abundance and prosperity. This year, I suspect all of us will add a wish for good health and safety. The pandemic continues to place a heavy burden on communities around the world and reminds us that we live in an interconnected world where medical and scientific collaborations are more important than ever to address global threats. This unprecedented time underscores the importance of medical education, access to care, health policy, global health, and health equity – pillars of CMB’s work.

The Biden Science Team—A moment for optimism

President Biden is sending encouraging signs that science will play a prominent role in his administration. This is welcome news for the global health community as well as for the United States.

Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King’s comments at the 1966 convention of the Medical Committee for Human Rights were an inspirational call to action: “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman because it often results in physical death.”

Appreciation for Lincoln Chen's 14 Years as CMB President

The Board of Trustees of China Medical Board expresses its deep appreciation to Lincoln C. Chen, who retired on December 31, 2020 after a remarkable 14-year tenure as CMB President.

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