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    The Journey of a Health Diplomat
    The Journey of a Health Diplomat
    The Journey of a Health Diplomat
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    The Journey of a Health Diplomat

    By Cheming Yang

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    This book is about the work and life experiences of a medical doctor who spent nearly two years in serving his government and the global health community. The content is the journal of Dr. Che-Ming Yang in 2007-2009 when he was working in the international health field as the Director General of Bureau of International Cooperation, Department of Health, Taiwan (ROC).

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCheming Yang
    Release dateApr 5, 2010
    ISBN9781458163745
    The Journey of a Health Diplomat
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    Cheming Yang

    CHE-MING YANG, M.D., J.D., PhD. Professor of Taipei Medical University School of Health Care Administration, Taipei, Taiwan Education Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health . Health System Management PhD, 2003 Indiana University, School of Law-Indianapolis . J.D. 1996 Taipei Medical College, School of Medicine, Taiwan . M.D. 1990 Professional Affiliation Board certified Nuclear Medicine Specialist and Geriatrician in Taiwan Fellow of the Taiwan College of Healthcare Executives (FTCHE) Admitted to Indiana Bar and D.C. Bar, USA, 1996 USPTO registered attorney

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