1. Comparative Healthcare Systems Program (CHSP) Information Session Fall 2011

2. Agenda for the meeting CHSP: Who are we? o History o Mission Statement o Activities o Program Committee o How to get involved o Contact Information o Our Supporters Taiwan Program o Description of the Program o Selection Process Questions?

3. History CHSP Program Committee

4. Our Mission Statement "The aim of the Comparative Healthcare Systems Program (CHSP) in its broadest sense, is to provide opportunities for comparisons and contrasts between healthcare systems. It is hoped that ideas for the betterment of the Canadian healthcare system will stem from these comparisons." CHSP website

5. Activities

6. Activities: New perspectives

7. Program Committee Julien Hébert Program Director Theresa Lee Program Director Victoria Lin Founder Guillaume Bousquet-Dion VP IT Taraneh Taghavi VP External Affairs Terresa Bei Bei Feng VP Finances

8. Program Committee Deepit Bhatia VP Lecture Series Yifan Wang VP Lecture Series

9. How to Get Involved? As a leader... VP Communications o Listserv o Facebook o The Murmur o Health on Earth Radio Show VP International Initiatives o Coordination of Taiwan Program o Development of new International Initiatives VP Community Outreach o Development of our Canadian Healthcare System Program o Organisation of visits to hospitals in Montreal

10. How to Get Involved? As a member... Send your application to participate in our Taiwan Program Attend our Lecture Series Stay tuned for new activities coming up and give us feedback!

11. Public Health Exchange to Taiwan May 2012

12. Purpose of the Trip Vs.

13. Epidemic disease control (SARS, H1N1) Social health policies Application of innovative technology for health care administration (SmartCard) Comparison of Taiwanese, American and Canadian health care systems Tours of various hospitals and major medical centres to observe the differences between private and public care

14. Cultural Exchange Represent McGill abroad

15. Who are we looking for? -Strong interest in public health and health policy -Responsible and reliable - Able to represent McGill - Adventurous: open-minded about different cultures - Demonstrates respect and sensible to others

16. How to Apply? Eligibility: Currently Enrolled in McGill Strong interest in public health Cost of the trip: Lodging and program fees will be covered by CHSP. Participants will be responsible for travel, food and personal expenses only. To Apply, please send us: Your CV The completed application form Deadline: January 15, 2012 at midnight Here’s a hint: Apply EARLY!!!

17. How to reach CHSP? E-mail us your questions/ideas at: mcgill.chsp@gmail.com Check out our new website! www.muchsp.wordpress.com Join our Facebook group: Comparative Healthcare Systems Program (CHSP) Thank you!!!

18. Our Support