Table 2.

Benefits of hosting foreign colleagues.

No Travel Required: Creates a local Global Health opportunity

Satisfaction: Facilitates recruitment, retention, and satisfaction of trainees and faculty

Well-being: Creates global community and philanthropic opportunities

Professional Development: Expands global networks and global engagement

Scholarship: Promotions and advancement through international collaborations

Global Preeminence: Global recognition for all partner institutions

Culturally Informed Care: Understanding diverse patient populations

Systems-Based Practice: Greater understanding of various healthcare systems, complexities, and unique solutions

Equity: Stimulates innovation in addressing health barriers and constraints

Patient Advocacy: Globalizes the reach of patient advocacy

Practice-Based Improvements: Facilitate adaptations to resource constraints and supply chain disruptions

Environmental Health: Advances “green” solutions, smart resource utilization, decreased environmental impact

International Health and Diplomacy: Heightens awareness of complex international health issues; greater understanding of stakeholders and governance