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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH East–West Health Care Conference to Host 600 Chinese Doctors An upcoming conference will bring an unprecedented delegation of 600 Chinese physicians and leaders in health care to Boston to meet with American physicians to compare the health care systems of the U.S. and China. The conference, to be held June 24 through 29, is sponsored by the Chinese Medical Association, HMS, and MIT, and will be coordinated by Harvard Medical International. It will be chaired by Dean Joseph Martin and Zhang Wenkang, China's minister of health and president of the Chinese Medical Association. Presentations will compare health care organization and delivery in the two countries, and breakout groups will cover a range of specialized topics in patient care, research, and education. "The two systems start from different premises, but both systems are changing rapidly," said Nelson Kiang, HMS professor emeritus of physiology, and one of the conference's organizers. The conference will allow professionals from each country to compare and contrast these systems without a government or commercial agenda. "It will be a unique opportunity to access the leaders in health care in China," said Kiang. The meeting will also help build personal relationships and facilitate future exchange between the American and Chinese delegates. Registration is open and CME accreditation is available. A registration fee is required. For further information or to register, visit www.chinausahealthcare.org.