EIOH and Meharry Form Partnership

EIOH has developed a new partnership with Meharry Medical College’s School of Dentistry that will involve common research projects, training grants, access to Eastman International Alliance global rounds and virtual lunch and learns for students and residents.

“With George Eastman as our common founder, faculty at both of our institutions are passionate about continuing his legacy for outstanding research and education that lead to optimal clinical care,” said Dr. Eli Eliav, EIOH director. “Some projects are well underway and we’re most excited about how this partnership will help shape our students and residents into becoming the next generation of leaders.”

Topic areas for collaboration include older adults’ oral health, pain, telehealth, oral health for HIV positive patients and practice based research network. “We’re looking forward to long term, successful collaborations,” said Pandu R. Gangula, PhD, professor and associate dean of Research at Meharry’s School of Dentistry. “By helping generate data for collaborators’ research projects, it may significantly enhance the number of publications and presentations, which can enhance funding opportunities from NIH and other sources.”

Both Drs. Eliav and Pandu see this as a win-win all the way around.

“Productive collaborations result in effective thought processing and proper mentorship,” said Dr. Gangula. “That, in turn, benefits all the faculty, students, post-docs and residents.” ♦

Pandu Gangula, PhD

International Academic Partnerships

EIOH enjoys academic partnerships with universities in the following regions:

Qingdao, China Beijing, China Yinchuan, China Henan, China Shanghai, China Krakow, Poland Manipal, India Sienna, Italy Damam, Saudi Arabia Kuwait City, Kuwait

2020 EIOH at a Glance

• 162 students and residents from 39 countries and 14 states • Average age: 34 • 50% female 50% male • 19% have additional graduate or professional degree (PhD, MBA, MPH, MS)