Harvard Launch of Lancet Commission Report
November 30 – December 1, 2010
The Lancet Commission report was launched and discussed by its authors, other academics and scientists at a symposium organized by the Harvard School of Public Health, the China Medical Board, and The Lancet.
Symposium Materials:
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Symposium brochure: This contains the event agenda, panels, panelists, bios, and list of attendees. Click here to download the PDF.
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The symposium started with welcoming remarks from symposium chairs—Lincoln Chen, Julio Frenk and Richard Horton, editor of The Lancet—followed by the presentation of the report findings. Click here for the presentation powerpoint.
Four panel discussions centered on key challenges:
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Panel 1: Transforming the Learning Process. Click here for panelists and key points.
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Panel 2: Reforming Educational Institutions. Click here for panelists and key points.
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Panel 3: Local Adaptability in a Global World. Click here for panelists and key points.
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Panel 4: Strategies for dissemination. Click here for panelists and key points.
Samuel Thier was the dinner guest speaker. Click here to read his “Talk at the Launch of the Commission Report.”
Lincoln Chen offered concluding remarks. Click here for his powerpoint.
Hard Copy Publication:
A printed version of the publication of The Lancet Commission report and other information may be ordered from . Alternatively, a PDF version may be be downloaded here.