Developing International Partnerships With Long-Term Impact

The subspecialty of pediatric emergency medicine has many characteristics that make it a natural starting point for building long-term international relationships. There are several different models of relationship building that may be used depending on the needs of the partner, the existing resources, and the ability to work with a local physician counterpart who will champion the effort. This chapter explores 4 such models and identifies some underlying principles in helping to promote partnerships that will help to build emergency medical services for children.