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Health management education partnerships: more than technology transfer
C Brecher1, E Schall, B Weitzman
1Program in Health Policy and Management, New York University, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York, NY 10012-1118, USA.
The Journal of Health Administration Education
|July 1, 1999
Summary
Developing health management education programs internationally requires more than technical knowledge transfer. Building local support, adapting teaching methods, and balancing hospital versus public health needs are crucial for success.
Area of Science:
- Health Management Education
- International Health Systems
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- A health management education (HME) partnership between New York University faculty and Albanian institutions spanned over two years.
- The initiative aimed to foster health management education in Central and Eastern Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share key reflections from faculty involved in an international HME partnership.
- To identify critical factors beyond technical information transfer for successful HME program development.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative reflection based on over two years of practical experience in Albania.
- Analysis of challenges encountered in establishing health management and policy analysis programs.
Main Results:
- Successful HME program development necessitates building and sustaining support among influential leaders, adapting pedagogical approaches, and managing resource allocation conflicts.
- Challenges include navigating governmental changes, introducing new teaching styles, and balancing hospital-focused management with public health priorities.
Conclusions:
- International health management education partnerships require a holistic approach addressing political, pedagogical, and resource-allocation dimensions.
- Effective programs must be tailored to local contexts, considering both immediate needs and long-term sustainability.