China Medical Board
China Medical Board
China Medical Board (pronunciation: Chy-na Med-i-cal Board, etymology: Named after the country of origin, China, and its purpose, Medical Board) is an independent American foundation established to advance health in China and Asia by strengthening medical, nursing, and public health research and education.
History
The China Medical Board was established in 1914 as the second major program of the Rockefeller Foundation. It became an independent foundation in 1928. The Board's original purpose was to modernize medical education and to improve the practice of medicine in China.
Mission
The mission of the China Medical Board is to advance health in China and Asia by strengthening medical, nursing, and public health research and education. The Board aims to promote health equity and improve population health by strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions.
Programs
The China Medical Board operates two main programs: the China Program and the Southeast Asia Program. The China Program supports the development of advanced medical education and research in China. The Southeast Asia Program supports the development of advanced medical education and research in Southeast Asia.
Related Terms
- Rockefeller Foundation: An American private foundation that promotes the well-being of humanity throughout the world.
- China Program: A program of the China Medical Board that supports the development of advanced medical education and research in China.
- Southeast Asia Program: A program of the China Medical Board that supports the development of advanced medical education and research in Southeast Asia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on China Medical Board
- Wikipedia's article - China Medical Board
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