OSLER’S GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM

China Expert Alliance Exchange

INFORMATION SESSION

Dr. Naveed Mohammad VP Medical Affairs

Gia D’souza Director, Corporate Strategy Development

Winnie Fung East West Focus International Inc.

Baya Bajovic East West Focus International Inc.

Agenda

1. Context – Osler’s Global Health Program

2. Background information on East West Focus International

3. China Expert Alliance Exchange Program

• Overview of the program

• Overview of Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital

• How the exchange works

• What to expect – sample itinerary

• Who should apply

• Application process and timelines

4. Questions

Osler’s Global Health Program Objectives

Philanthropy InnovationPatient

Inspired Care

Professional

DevelopmentReputation

Build Osler’s

brand &

reputation

Innovate new

solutions

Develop our

people

Offer the

world our

expertise

Develop

insights on our

population

Osler’s Global Health Program Approach

SERVICE

DELIVERY

TRAINING &

EDUCATION

RESEARCH &

INNOVATION

• Partner with

organizations to

bolster local efforts

to increase access

to needed services

and build local

capacity

• Exchange

knowledge and

skills between

Osler health

professionals and

health professionals/

students abroad

• Identify and study

impact of innovative

practices and

translate research

into action to

improve service

both globally and

locally

3 PILLARS

Year 1: Regions of Focus

CHINA CW LHINStrategic opportunity

with China Expert

Alliance Exchange

Program

Local health inequities

associated with

various social

determinants of health

INDIALarge proportion of

community served by

Osler is of East Indian

descent

East West Focus International Inc.

Facilitates relationships between organizations

in North America and China to support:

• Exchange of technology

knowhow

• Sharing of sector expertise

• Enhanced global

competitiveness

• Mutual understanding between

Canada and China

China Expert Alliance Exchange Program

• Organizations in China can apply for

government funding to support the

exchanges of expert professionals

• East West Focus International organizes

and facilitates the exchanges on behalf of

organizations in China

• Sectors: health, environmental protection,

infrastructure, enterprise management,

information technology, human resources

and social & economic development.

Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital

• Established in 1900; founded by a group of American Baptists

• Serves as the center of treatment, education and research of the region

• 1.42 million outpatients and emergency cases, over 71,000 inpatients

and 43,000 surgeries annually

• 1500 beds

Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital

General Facts of the Hospital

• More than 2100 staff members including 1851 medical staff,

over 387 of them hold senior professional titles.

• Covers an area of 150,000 square meters.

Hospital Facilities：Outpatient and Emergency Building

Ward buildings

Surgical Ward Building

• Internal Medicine Ward Building

• General Ward Building

• Medical Technology Building

• Operation Center

• Reproductive Medical Center

Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital

Training Centers

6 National Endoscopic Training Centers and 9 National Pharmaceutical

Experiment Centers

Provincial training center for blood dialysis

Provincial training center for nurses for operation theaters

Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM） The Pain and Rehabilitation Medical Center consists of divisions that

specialize in Pain, Rehabilitation,Acupuncture, Massage, Traditional Chinese

Orthopedics and Physiotherapy.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine attracts foreign students and

international patients.

International Cooperation

NJPH has developed good relationships with some hospitals and research

institutes in the US, Korea , Germany, Australia and Israel.

Yangshou, China

Yangzhou - A Historical and Cultural City

• A city with China’s oldest canal, the Beijing & Hangzhou Canal

• A city with a long history of Buddhist culture

Slender West Lake

How the exchange works

• Short-term projects usually (e.g. 1-2 weeks)

• Short-term expert missions may include setting up and

executing training, providing advice and monitoring or

evaluating projects

• Many experts are invited for return visits

• Consider possibilities for host to participate in subsequent

exchange mission to Canada

What to expect – Sample itinerary

• Day 1: Departure for China

• Day 2: Arrival to China entry port – Shanghai

– High speed train to Zhenjian –Yangzhou

– HO receive and welcome

• Day 3: Department meeting, Project discussion

• Day 4 on: Training Session & Exchange assignments

– Weekend local tours

• Completion of Project: return to Shanghai

– Options of personal tour

• Return to Canada

How the exchange works - Flows

Selection of

Experts

STEP 1Project

Discussions

STEP 2Mission

Execution

STEP 3

Mission

Follow-up

STEP 4

• Host organization

(HO) sends Expert

Request to East West

Focus (EWF)

• EWF identifies

potential experts with

Osler

• EWF submits expert

resumes to host

• EWF and host select

preferred experts

• Confirmation of

experts

• EWF, host and experts

discuss assignments

• EWF, host and experts

confirm date for

mission and travel

details

• Experts apply for visas,

EWF organizes travel

arrangements

• EWF organizes pre-

departure orientation

for experts

• EWF and Osler

organize debrief

session with experts

• Follow up

administration

• Discussion of future

opportunities

• Experts depart for

assignment

• Hosts conduct

welcome and briefing

• Execution of

assignment/project

• EWF provides ongoing

monitoring and

communication

• Experts return to

Canada

Who should apply?

Viewed as

Expert within

organization

and externally

Demonstrated

Leadership at

Osler

Embodies the

values and

culture of

Osler

Passionate

about sharing

knowledge

Who should apply?

Volunteer Expert Advisors, must be:

• Able to spend between 1-2 weeks on an assignment;

• Have at least 15 years’ experience in the area of expertise;

demonstrated achievements

• Sponsored by a member of Osler’s leadership team

• In good standing with governing college and Osler

• Comfortable using online communication technologies (e-mail,

Skype and web chat);

• Able and willing to share their experience with international

community;

• Able and willing to adapt to new cultures and environments

• Eligible for Visa requirements in China

Sample of expertise needed

• Anesthesia

• Cardiology

• Dermatology

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Emergency Medicine

• Endocrinology

• Ear, Nose & Throat

• Gastroenterology

• Geriatrics

• Hematology

• Human Resources

• Intensive Care

• Nephrology

• Oncology

• Pain Management

• Pathology

• Respiratory

• Rheumatology

• Reproductive Medicine

• Surgery

• Burn

• Cardiothoracic

• Neurosurgery

• Orthopaedic

• Urology

Areas of Interest:

…and many more!

Associated Costs

China Expert Alliance will cover:

• The most direct and excursion airfare round trip from Canada to placement in

China

• All accommodation and meals while in China

• Business related transportation in China

• Visits to sightseeing places organized by the host

Individuals will be responsible for covering:

• Medical Insurance

• Travel medical preparation (e.g. vaccinations)

• Chinese visa and application of travel document (approx. $100)

• Personal expenses

• Excess luggage (in-China and international)

Osler will cover:

• Administration costs of East West Focus to facilitate the Exchange

Application process

• Interested participants complete application form and

submit to Osler’s Global Health Evaluation Committee

• Submission includes: application form (Word doc),

resume, sponsor endorsement letter

1Submission of

application form

(via email)

2

Internal review

of applicants

• Evaluation of all applicants based on set criteria

• Identification of qualified short-list of applicants

endorsed by Osler

3

Review of

applicants by

NJPH

• Leaders within Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital

review short-list off applicants and select preferred

candidates to participate in exchange

Application process

• Receive updates from East West Focus on application

process and preferred candidates

• Notify preferred candidates of timing of exchange and

obtain confirmation of participation

4Notify preferred

candidates

5

Prepare for

mission

• All successful candidates complete orientation prior to

exchange

• Complete visa application

Time Away From Work

Using vacation time

Taking unpaid time off (e.g. mini-sabbatical)

Leveraging CME credits for physicians (TBC)

1

2

3

The following options can be used by candidates to cover their

time away from work:

Application process –Timelines

September October Nov - MarchSpring

2015

Spring/ Fall/

Winter 2015

Application

Submission1

Host Reviews Qualified

Applicants2

Sept 22 – Oct 8

Oct 18- March

Preferred experts

selected by host

Oct 8: Application deadline

Confirmation

of Experts for

Exchange

3

Exchange

Mission4

Spring

Spring – Winter 2015

Application Instructions & Supporting Materials

Individuals interested in applying should submit their application package by

October 8, 2014 via email to Gurpreet.Rosales@williamoslerhs.ca .

Components of the application package:

1. Application Form – download and complete the application form from Oslernet

http://intranet/body.cfm?id=1427

2. Professional Resume – submit a copy of your recent resume

3. Letter/email of support from Osler Sponsor - Engage a leader within your area

that will support your application to the program. The letter/email of support does not

need to be long.

4. Any additional materials – submit additional materials to help showcase your

qualifications to the hospital in China (e.g. published articles, speaking engagements, etc.)

Supporting Materials:

1. List of exchange projects from last year:

http://experts.eastwestfocus.com/images/Requests20142.pdf

2. Information about Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital

http://www.yzsbh.com/wmcj/english.asp?lmid=142&lbid=501

QUESTIONS?

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