Strategic Global Partnership to Cultivate Health Management Education: A North and South American Model

Developing future health care leaders continues to emphasize the need for competency based education. Given the increasing impact global health issues has on health status and population health on a country, graduate health care management program should include exposure to knowledge and skills in the curriculum. The geographic boundaries of domestic based graduate education often limit the ability for global engagement. Many student experiences diversity among the profile in classroom, whether on-line or residential, and some content related material on global issues. The paper reviews a strategic global partnership model used to expose students to health issues and health systems using study abroad learning. A three-year case study between partner institutions in North and South America is examined. The findings identify critical factors and best practices needed for sustaining global health partnerships.