Yale-China association exchange programs in medical sciences: past, present, and future

Area of Science:

• Medical education
• International collaboration

Background:

• Yale University has an 80-year history of association with Chinese educational institutions.
• This collaboration faced interruptions following the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the historical relationship between Yale and Chinese medical institutions.
• To outline the initial stages of resuming this collaboration.

Main Methods:

• Historical review of past collaborations.
• Analysis of current initiatives for renewed partnership.

Main Results:

• The long-standing association between Yale and Chinese medical education is detailed.
• The early phases of re-establishing this international partnership are presented.

Conclusions:

• The resumption of collaboration between Yale and Chinese medical institutions is underway.
• This renewed partnership builds upon a significant historical foundation.