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Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunity for Myanmar Nationals

CMB is pleased to announce the CMB-Mahidol Postgraduate Scholarship Program for Myanmar Scholars. This scholarship aims to build the capacity of Myanmar nationals who are working towards health equity, particularly those in ethnic minority areas of Myanmar. The applications will be for the 2022 academic year.For information on eligibility and the application process, please click here.

PUMCH Celebrates Its Centenary

Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on September 16, a significant milestone that was recognized at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, PUMCH leaders, senior faculty members, and distinguished guests. Speakers at the ceremony praised PUMCH’s contributions to the development of modern medicine in China, and leaders of medical institutions in other countries and regions including China Medical Board (CMB) President Barbara J. Stoll shared congratulatory messages that highlighted PUMCH’s role in international collaboration.

CMB Launches Global Health Leadership Development Program

The China Medical Board (CMB) is pleased to announce the launch of the CMB Global Health Leadership Development Program, a new capacity-building program that will train young Chinese health professionals in global health research and practice. The program aims to bring together a network of outstanding low- and middle-income country (LMIC) training sites across different regions that have the infrastructure, leadership, and mentoring experience to provide high-quality global health training to the CMB fellows. Program operating institutions at the Yale School of Medicine and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) – two world-leading institutions in the field of global health – will administer the program for the first term.

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.

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