KU Medical Center, Ministry of Health of Mexico announce cooperation

Posted by Nick Sloan on December 18, 2009 - 12:54pm
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The University of Kansas Medical Center announced today an agreement with the MInistry of Health of Mexico to cooperate in the areas of culture, education and science.

Dr. José Ángel Córdova, Mexico's secretary of health, signed the letter of intent Friday morning.

The agreement: Both parties will conduct "joint research and educational activities; exchange of information in fields of mutual interest; and an exchange of scholars, faculty and graduate students for lectures, study, clinical experiences and research," according to a press release about the signing.

“I believe today’s events highlight the tremendous potential we have to share research and educational experiences with our colleagues in Mexico," said Karen Miller, RN, PhD, FAAN, senior vice chancellor, KU Medical Center, and dean, KU Schools of Allied Health and Nursing. "I have no doubt that the opportunities this agreement creates will be an invaluable addition to the careers and research of our faculty, the training of our students and the overall care of all our patients, who in the end will benefit most."

Posted by Alfredo Gutierrez on December 18, 2009 - 8:24pm
I wonder if Mexican drug cartels are going to start using doctors to bring drugs to the U.S. They have bribed people from all walks of life, this is something that needs to be looked into, you know. Just as a precaution.
Posted by Michaelanne Duncan on December 18, 2009 - 9:37pm
I would like to know a lot more about that agreement.