How do you define medical research? Many people might say it’s all about identifying new molecules or inventing treatments. But this is only part of the research continuum. At Johns Hopkins, we focus on each stage of translational research, which “translates” findings from basic science through to clinical application and meaningful health outcomes for individuals […]
Clinical Program Development

No Stone Left Unbroken
Posted by Guest Author | Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Latin America, Medical EducationIrma Purisch People who’ve passed kidney stones often describe the pain as being worse than childbirth, broken bones, gunshot wounds, burns or surgery. One man said, “If you’ve ever been stabbed repeatedly in the stomach or had a lightning bolt strike you over and over again in your abdomen, you can get a sense of […]
Mar 15, 2018 2 comments

Training With a Greater, Global Impact
Posted by Brian Matlaga | Clinical Program Development, Medical EducationEach day in Baltimore, my Johns Hopkins physician colleagues and I train students, residents and fellows in the clinical field where we hold our expertise. As our trainees go out into the world to practice medicine, it broadens the reach of our impact on health care. However, most individuals who train at Johns Hopkins will […]
Mar 13, 2018 No comments

Teaming Up Against Stroke
Posted by Guest Author | Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Health Innovation, Middle East, Patient CareBy Dr. Justin McArthur Stroke care needs to be a team sport. To ensure patients get the right care at the right time, stroke treatment has to bring together experts from across disciplines and medical departments to instill new knowledge about brain repair, neural plasticity and cognition. I am honored to serve as the director […]
Feb 5, 2018 No comments

UAE’s $50M Gift Fuels Stroke Research
Posted by John Ulatowski | Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Health Innovation, Middle East, Patient CareStrokes affect more than 15 million people around the world each year. Nearly 5 million will die from stroke, and many of the rest will be permanently—often severely—disabled. I see firsthand the devastating impact strokes have on patients and their families as my colleagues and I investigate therapies to treat and prevent stroke at Johns […]
Feb 2, 2018 No comments

Where It All Started
Posted by Pamela Paulk | Academic Medicine, Asia Pacific, Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Health Innovation, Health System Sustainability, Medical Education, Patient Care, ResearchNew collaborators often ask why we formed Johns Hopkins Medicine International, and I love telling our story. JHI’s origins go back to the 1990s and a small group of people who cared for the unique needs of patients coming to The Johns Hopkins Hospital from around the world. The initial idea was to provide these […]
Jan 25, 2018 2 comments

On the Same Wavelength
Posted by Mohan Chellappa | Academic Medicine, Asia Pacific, Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Health System Sustainability, Latin America, Medical Education, Middle East, Patient Care, ResearchMy colleagues and I have mentioned in our posts that Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHI) has nearly 20 affiliates from 15 countries—on five continents. We’re very proud of these affiliations with leading hospitals, health providers, governments and educational institutions from around the world. You may be wondering how we arrive at these relationships. Many organizations […]
Jan 23, 2018 No comments

Accreditation Brings Rigor
Posted by Karen Haller | Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Health Innovation, Health System Sustainability, Latin America, Medical Education, Middle East, Patient Care, Patient Safety, ResearchLike me, you probably check reviews before trying a new restaurant or hotel. If we research these small decisions, it’s only logical that when it comes to big decisions like choosing a health care provider, we look for both qualitative and quantitative data to guide our choices. Accreditation is one set of standards we use […]
Nov 14, 2017 1 comment

Delving Into a Disaster Drill
Posted by John Ulatowski | Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Medical Education, Middle East, Patient Care, Patient SafetyAs we began our work with Al Rahba Hospital in the United Arab Emirates, leaders there laid out their main priorities—clinical care, research and education—which are the foundation of much of our international collaborative work. However, Al Rahba had an additional request: support for emergency preparedness. The hospital is located near a major highway between […]
Nov 9, 2017 No comments

Best Preparation for Worst-Case Scenarios
Posted by Katherine DeRuggiero | Clinical Program Development, Collaboration, Health Innovation, Health System Sustainability, Latin America, Medical Education, Middle East, Patient SafetyThe devastating wake of hurricanes across the United States and Caribbean. Two destructive earthquakes striking central Mexico within a two-week span. Deadly outbreaks of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome across Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries in the region. Multiple terrorist attacks in Spain. These are real examples of recent emergencies affecting all corners of the […]
Nov 7, 2017 No comments