Archive for August, 2006

Medical Philanthropy

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

The Medical Relief Organization Philanthropy Society has a great list of links for volunteer medical organizations. You can access this page by visiting their website. The AMA also has a list of volunteer medical organizations on their website.

Michael Crichton, MD

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006

After graduating from the Harvard Medical School, Michael Crichton embarked on a career as a writer and filmmaker. Called “the father of the techno-thriller,” his novels include The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Jurassic Park , and State of Fear. He has also written four books of non-fiction, including Five Patients, Travels, and Jasper Johns. (more…)

Daniel Vasella, MD

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006

 

Daniel Vasella, MD, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Novartis AG. He was appointed Chairman in April 1999, having served as CEO and Head of the Group Executive Committee since the merger that created Novartis in 1996. (more…)