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SUMMARY:Training for Impact: How Medical Schools Shape Community and Global Health with Dr. Charles Hong\, MSU
DESCRIPTION:Medical schools do more than educate future doctors. They are also engines of innovation and research and are on the front lines of community care. This program explores how medical schools\, including Michigan State University\, contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing health challenges\, from combating pandemics to advancing health equity. Join us for a look at how these institutions train the next generation of health leaders and improve lives both locally and worldwide.  \n  \nMore on Dr. Charles Hong\, Chair of Medicine\, Michigan State University School of Medicine \n  \nThis program is the last in a series titled: \nLiving Better in West Michigan: A Global Health Perspective  \nHealth\, longevity and quality of life vary depending on where you live\, but do they have to? In this series\, explore the factors that lead to people living longer lives here and in other parts of the world and how increased knowledge of healthcare systems can help us address the real health needs in our communities.\n  \nWith thanks to our sponsoring partners at Kent District Library \nand Calvin University’s January Series \nRSVPs and Tickets \nThis program is free and open to the public. If you wish to view a recording of the program\, register below to receive a link. \n  \nParking \nFree parking is available at the library.
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/charles_hong/
LOCATION:Kentwood Branch (Richard L. Root)\, Kent District Library\, 4950 Breton Rd SE\,\, Kentwood\, MI\, 49508\, United States
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