Science meets tradition: Multinational teams of investigators put alternative medicine to the test
Scientists in the East and West are joining forces in an effort to create an evidence base for traditional medicine (TM) and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These investigators are using rigorous scientific methods to test ancient practices such as meditation, acupuncture, and herbal supplements, in the hopes of one day discovering which techniques work, how they work, and how to best incorporate them into modern biomedicine.

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Acibadem targets breast cancer with latest education program
Dr. Lowell Schnipper of Harvard Medical School worked with HMI and the clinical leadership at Acibadem to design a program addressing the continuum of cancer care, with a full day dedicated to breast cancer.

Studies in progress: Leader reflects on a decade at HMI
Robert K. Crone, MD, president and CEO of HMI, talks about HMI’s growth and progress, and discusses the challenges that lie ahead.

Practi-Med programs in Japan and Dubai tackle full spectrum of health care issues

Hygeia continues to lead at the cutting edge of care with implementation of PET/CT scan

UAE neurologist is first to participate in Harvard-Dubai fellowship program

HMI to collaborate with Hospital Management Italia on center of excellence for clinical nutrition

Medical school in China looks to enhance research programs

Leadership and curriculum design are focus of Singapore program

HMI establishes operations in Dubai

Institute forges a new alliance to promote an “academy of educators” for child psychiatry
A new partnership will help child and adolescent psychiatrists enhance their teaching abilities in order to better promote the attractiveness and importance of their field.

Upcoming courses
and events
Tenth Anniversary Harvard Macy Institute Symposium
April 7-10, 2005, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Program for Health Science Educators
Jan. 9-19 and
May 15-20, 2005
Boston, MA

Program for Leaders in Healthcare Education
June 12-17, 2005
Boston, MA