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Course Schedule
Sunday, June 15
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
6:00 -
7:00 pm |
Reception for delegates and spouses, lecturers, and guests. |
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Monday, June 16
Hotel Conference Room
| 7:30 am |
Review of Learning Objectives and Introductions
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Drs. Holt & McEldowney |
7:45 am
8:30 am
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Why Look Outside the US Healthcare System?
Objective(s): Through interactive discussion, identify the three greatest “ills,” or failures, of the American healthcare system and exchange perspectives on the viability of its repair.
A General Overview of the Dutch Healthcare System
Objective(s): Explore the history, mission, and strategic plan of the Dutch National Health Service (NHS); assess the state of Dutch public health and how the Dutch government is leading the effort for quality assurance.
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Dr. Holt
Dr. McEldowney
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| 9:30 am |
Coffee Break |
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| 10:00am |
The Institutional Dynamics of Healthcare Delivery in the Netherlands: Following the Money Trail Objective(s): Analyze the operational structure of healthcare institutions supported by thte Dutch government and the financial processes for delivering heatlhcare in the Netherlands.
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Dr. Klazinga
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11:00 am
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Salaries and Compensation Models for Healthcare Providers in Holland
Objective(s): Compare the financial viability of Dutch and American healthcare providers: what they earn, how they are paid, and who pays them.
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Dr. Klazinga
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12:00 pm
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Lunch at Hotel
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1:00 pm
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Politics and Policymaking in Dutch Healthcare Objective(s): Define the impact of politics on health policymaking in the Netherlands; evaluate the political framework that led to the implementation of managed competition in the Netherlands in 2006 in order to better consider a similar model for American health system reform.
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Dr. Maarse
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2:30 pm
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Break |
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2:45 pm
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The Role of the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Netherlands
Objective(s): Compare and contrast Dutch and American pharmaceutical policies and procedures as they relate to marketing new drugs (direct to consumer?), interactions with prescribing providers, and government regulations (both Dutch and EU) on the pharmaceutical industry and its economic impact on pharmaceutical operations in the Netherlands, both for the drug companies and the Dutch healthcare industry in general.
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Dr. Lodewijks
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4:00 pm
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European Healthcare Systems: Lessons from Abroad Objective(s): Through case study analysis and learner experience, compare and contrast the healthcare systems of Europe's largest cities, identifying best practices that could be adopted in the United States.
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Drs. Holt, Harris & McEldowney
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| 5:15 pm |
Adjourn |
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Tuesday, June 17
The Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine (EMGO)
Vrije Universiteit Medical Center Amsterdam
| 8:00 am |
Depart Hotel for EMGO |
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| 9:00 am |
Physician Assisted Suicide in the Netherlands: A Factual Evaluation of Outcomes Data
Objective(s): Revisit the Dutch laws associated with PAS and review statistical data regarding recent trends; examine the decision-making characteristics of Dutch physicians for refusing and granting requests for euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands. |
Dr. Onwuteaka-Philipsen |
| 10:00 am |
Break |
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| 10:15 am |
Effects of Legalized Drug Use on the Dutch as a Patient Population
Objective(s): Evaluate the commonly reported associations between early-onset Cannabis use and elevated risks of other illicit drug use in Dutch citizens; recognize the struggle facing the Dutch government in developng alternative drug policies after a revival of conservative politics. |
Mr. Keizer |
| 11:15 am |
Break |
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| 11:30 am |
Making Prevention a Way of Life in the Netherlands: The Key to Managing Chronic Disease
Objective(s): Extrapolate measures identified by Dutch researchers that improve the quality of prevention programs and healthcare services, empowering people to make informed health decisions to live healthier lives and prevent, or delay, the onset of chronic disease and disablement. |
Dr. Plomp |
| 12:30 pm |
Adjourn and Return to Hotel |
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| 2:00 pm * |
Tour the City of Delft (optional) |
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* time to be confirmed |
Wednesday, June 18
University of Amsterdam School of Medicine and the Amsterdam Medical Center
Physicians Track:
| 8:00 am |
Depart Hotel for University of Amsterdam |
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| 9:00 am |
The Dutch Physician-in-Training: The Path to Excellence
Objective(s): Examine the admissions process and academic curriculum of the University of Amsterdam School of Medicine, the demographic and academic statistics of Dutch medical students at the University in comparison to other Dutch medical schools, and the procedures for moving from student to resident physician and selecting a program of study or specialty area. |
Dr. Dzoljic |
| 10:00 am |
Q & A with Dutch Medical Students – Informal Discussion |
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| 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
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| 11:00 am |
Transitioning from Training to Clinical Practice in Holland
Objective(s): Chart the typical course of training for the Dutch resident physician, including work hours, rotations, and curriculum, as well as opportunity for interactive patient care (including surgery); clarify the procedures for moving from residency into clinical practice and identify the challenges facing a new physician. |
TBD |
| 12:00 pm |
Q & A with Residents/Junior Doctors – Informal Discussion |
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| 12:30 pm |
Lunch on Campus |
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| 1:30 pm |
Amsterdam Medical Center: Operations, Governance, and Quality Patient Care
Objective(s): Assess operation and governance of a Dutch teaching hospital; evaluate the organizational structure, fiscal trends, and future institutional goals of the hospital; examine hospital funding structures, including government support; investigate the problematic relationships between doctors and managers in Dutch hospitals and evaluate how this workforce dynamic impacts patient care. |
Dr. Wiegman |
| 3:00 pm |
Q & A |
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| 3:15 pm |
Break |
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| 3:30 pm |
AMC Hospital Tour & Interactive Q & A |
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| 5:00 pm |
Adjourn and Return to Hotel |
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| 7:00 pm * |
Volendam Dinner Event (optional) |
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* time to be confirmed |
Health Professionals Track:
| 8:00 am |
Depart Hotel for University of Amsterdam |
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| 9:00 am |
Interactive Discussions with Dutch MBA Professors and Health Executives
(Includes 30 min break) |
TBD |
| 12:00 pm |
Join Physician Track for Lunch and Afternoon Sessions |
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Thursday, June 19
Hotel Meeting Room
| 8:30 am |
Practicing Medicine in Holland: Issues for the General Practitioner and the Specialist
Objective(s): Examine the roles of the GP and the specialist (aka consultant) in the Dutch NHS, the regulatory burdens endured, and the successful patient outcomes resulting from working as a doctor in the Netherlands. |
Drs. Klaphake & van Weert |
| 10:15 am |
Break |
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| 10:30 am |
Comparative Analysis: What Did You Learn?
Objective(s): Through small group discussion and interactive debate, using information learned during the week’s lectures, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Dutch healthcare system in comparison with the American healthcare system and identify Dutch best practices for implementation in the United States. |
Drs. Holt, Harris & McEldowney |
| 12:00 pm |
Adjourn |
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| 2:00 pm * |
Group departs for Brussels Tour (optional) |
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* time to be confirmed |
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