Advance medical education in Africa

Global Medical Knowledge seeks to use technology to bridge the medical knowledge gap between developed and developing nations.

Currently, Global Medical Knowledge (GMK) is working with the only medical school in Malawi: The College of Medicine in Blantyre. GMK is leveraging technology and medical/IT expertise in the US/Europe to enhance the curriculum and resources available to the college. The goal is to improve medical education, which will in turn improve healthcare availability.

To learn more about how GMK is working with the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard to improve medical education in Malawi, please visit our website:

http://globalmedicalknowledge.org

Malawi Facts:
In 2003, a study revealed that in a country of approximately 12 million, there were only 252 doctors.
Life expectancy hovers around 40.

Nonprofit Information

Name

Global Medical Knowledge
Address

PO BOX 381184
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02238
EIN

510620669
Web

http://globalmedicalknowledge.org

Summary

Global Medical Knowledge, Inc. strives to bridge the medical knowledge gap between developed and developing nations. GMK uses technology to improve access to current, actionable medical information in developing countries and to build collaborative partnerships among medical educators around the world.
Reports
- Guidestar