WeMed
Building a Global Network for Medical Education Resource Sharing and Collaboration
Worldwide Education & Medical Exchange Development Plan (WeMed)
1. DEFINITION OF ACTIVITIES AND TERMINOLOGY
1.1 Definition of Activities
The WeMed Program, initiated by the Macau Digital Library Association (MDLA), is a global initiative for sharing medical education, research, and healthcare resources. By leveraging MDLA Library and MDLA Events, the program aims to establish a network for collaboration in medical education and research resources. The ultimate goal is to address disparities in medical resources and promote global cooperation in medical education and research development.1.2 Terminology
- Resource Sharing Ambassador: A volunteer role in the program, responsible for introducing partners, organizing academic activities, and promoting resource sharing to facilitate global resource flow and collaboration.
- WeMed Program: A philanthropic initiative designed to enhance global academic resource flow and collaboration through specialized tools and platforms.
- Partner: Includes academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and enterprises that participate in resource sharing, academic activities, and collaborative projects via the WeMed platform to achieve mutual benefits internationally.
2. Background and Core Vision
2.1 Background: The Necessity of Medical Resource Sharing
- Unequal Distribution of Medical Education and Research Resources: In low-income regions, the lack of academic resources and technical support significantly hinders the advancement of global medical standards.
- Challenges in Resource Sharing: Medical resources are often confined to specific regions due to a lack of mobility and collaboration mechanisms. The WeMed Program seeks to bridge this gap by building a collaborative platform for academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and enterprises to facilitate resource sharing globally.
2.2 Core Vision: Promoting Global Medical Collaboration
- Collaborative Sharing: Foster in-depth collaboration among academia, healthcare, and enterprises through resource sharing, enabling efficient global resource flow.
- Shared Growth: Enhance the academic and research capabilities of partners through platform tools and scenarios, driving overall progress in global medical education and research.
3. Organizational Structure and Role Explanations
3.1 Role and Responsibilities of Resource Sharing Ambassadors
Core Responsibilities: Resource Ambassadors act as key drivers of the program, facilitating effective global resource flow through partner introductions, academic activity participation, and resource-sharing initiatives.
Specific Tasks:
- Introduce Partners: Leverage personal networks and industry connections to link academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and enterprises to WeMed's resource-sharing activities.
- Participate in Academic Activities: Serve as speakers or representatives to promote understanding and deepen academic collaboration among partners.
- Advance Collaboration: Support partners in publishing achievements and signing MOUs or formal agreements to establish long-term, standardized partnerships.
3.2 Role and Responsibilities of Partners
Core Responsibilities: Partners contribute to global medical education and research by sharing resources and participating in academic activities, fostering innovation and collaboration.
Specific Tasks:
- Upload Academic Resources: Publish academic achievements, research data, and educational materials on the WeMed platform to facilitate global academic resource flow.
- Promote Academic Collaboration: Participate in international collaborative projects and academic activities, showcasing achievements and expanding global networks.
- Enhance Resource Sharing: Utilize MDLA tools and platforms to optimize the sharing efficiency of academic resources and improve global collaboration outcomes.
4. Resource Integration and Technical Tool Support
4.1 Core Resources of MDLA Library
Library S: Provides access to over 3,000 SCI-indexed journals and 1.2 million academic articles, supporting medical education and research.
Library D: Includes more than 1,200 open-access journals, encouraging knowledge sharing and collaboration within the medical field.
Use Cases:
- Curriculum Development: Assists medical schools in creating and enhancing teaching materials.
- Research Support: Provides research teams with efficient access to high-quality academic literature.
- Global Collaboration: Enables resource sharing for international medical partnerships.
4.2 Functions and Use Cases of MDLA Events
- Hybrid Conference Mode: Combines online and offline formats to broaden the reach of academic events globally.
- Participant Management Tools: Streamlines event organization for academic partners.
- Result Archiving and Content Promotion: Preserves and showcases academic outputs for long-term impact.
5. Action Plan and Program Support
5.1 Action Plan: Steps for Implementation
- Introduce Partners: Resource Sharing Ambassadors use their networks to encourage institutions to join the WeMed Program.
- Organize Academic Activities: Utilize platform tools to support the organization and promotion of academic conferences, workshops, and online courses.
- Promote Resource Sharing: Partners upload academic resources and participate in academic activities to achieve efficient collaboration and mutual benefits.
- Strengthen Collaborative Relationships: Secure collaborations through the signing of MOUs or formal agreements, ensuring standardized and long-term partnerships.
5.2 Technology and Platform Support: Foundations for Action
- MDLA Library: Provides academic institutions and research teams with high-quality resources.
- MDLA Events: Facilitates cross-border academic exchanges and collaborations through hybrid conference tools and interactive scenarios.
6. Conclusion: Contributions of the Program
- Promoting Resource Sharing: The MDLA tools and resources address global disparities in medical education and research.
- Fostering International Collaboration: Provides diverse opportunities and scenarios for partners to collaborate, enhancing the overall level of medical education and research.
- Creating Long-Term Value: Through sustainable collaborations, the program advances global medical education and research while contributing to human health development.
7. Appendix: Examples of Partner Engagement in WeMed
7.1 Volunteer Case
- Course Planning: A volunteer organized an online course on "New Technologies in Cardiovascular Diagnosis," inviting international experts to lecture. The recorded sessions were archived in a university library, supporting future teaching and incorporating cutting-edge content.
- Facilitating Cooperation: A volunteer used the MDLA Events platform to connect a medical university in Africa with a European research team. Together, they successfully applied for international research funding and initiated a cross-border collaborative project.
7.2 Academic Institution Case
- Course Optimization: A university participating in the WeMed program accessed academic resources to enrich its course development with international research cases, significantly improving student research skills and course quality.
- Resource Sharing: A medical school in Southeast Asia shared its clinical practice data through the WeMed platform, enabling collaborative case studies and fostering new teaching materials with global research institutions.
7.3 Brand Partner Case
- Conference Sponsorship: A healthcare technology company partnered with an academic institution through the MDLA Events platform to sponsor an international conference on AI in Healthcare. The sponsorship included a keynote session, brand exposure on event materials, and networking opportunities with global medical leaders.
- Innovative Product Showcase: A pharmaceutical brand utilized the MDLA Library and Events to introduce a new diagnostic solution during a hybrid international medical event. This engagement led to collaboration agreements with three top teaching hospitals in different countries.
8. Welcome to the WeMed Global Collaboration Network
Find your partnership code and contact us to quickly access resources:
- Education Partner---(Education Code): Access MDLA Library / Showcase educational achievement
- Brand Partner---(Brand Code): Promote your brand / Gain academic support
- Volunteer Ambassador---(Ambassador Code): Facilitate resource sharing / Gain personal promotion
- How to Apply:
Send your partnership code (EDUCATION/ BRAND/ AMBASSADOR) to: Email: mdla@cn1699.org; library@cn1699.org