April 21, 2004

Boise State Dr. Uwe Reischl Serves On Medical Mission To China

Dr. Uwe Reischl, professor and director of the Center for Health Policy in the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University, will serve as a faculty adviser to the International Mission on Medicine to China from May 14-30. Sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) in Washington, D.C., the International Mission promotes international education opportunities for university and college students pursuing careers in medicine and public health. During his stay in Asia Dr. Reischl will explore opportunities for Boise State to participate in international collaborative research programs in the future. In addition to China, this year the NYLF also offers programs in South Africa, Brazil and Australia. The International Mission on Medicine to China will include visits to medical institutions in Beijing, Xi'an, and Chengdu. Organizations to be visited include: the Beijing University Health Sciences Center to gain an overview of current curricula in medicine and public health offered at schools of medicine in the Peoples Republic of China; the Guang An Men Hospital and Teaching Academy for an overview of traditional Chinese medicine currently practiced in many urban and rural communities in China; the China Sports and Science Association in Beijing for an overview of medical and health promotion services provided to the Chinese Olympic teams; the Xi'an Rural Medicine Institute for an introduction to current rural health care delivery programs in China; the No. 4 Military Medicine University in Xi’an for an overview of military related medical training programs focusing on battlefield emergency medical services; and the Chengdu Mental Health Hospital for an introduction to traditional and modern psychiatric and psychological treatment programs offered in China. This will be Dr. Reischl’s second professional visit to the People’s Republic of China. His first engagement was co-sponsored by the American Public Health Association in cooperation with the China Association of Science and Technology to evaluate occupational health and safety programs in shipbuilding enterprises located in the northeast part of the country. -30- Contact Dr. Uwe Reischl Center for Health Policy 208 426-2445 ureischl@boisestate.edu Media contact Pat Pyke communications and marketing 208 426-1987 ppyke@boisestate.edu