As globalization changes the face of higher education nationwide, academic health center leaders must take a new and strategic look at global priorities and operations within their institutions. Given that international activities can affect all mission areas and almost every aspect of administration, academic health center leaders should examine and assess global operations from a comprehensive, systematic perspective. A broad range of issues—from human resources to institutional liability—impact academic health center practices and policies, calling attention to the complexity of global operations and the ongoing need for institutional leadership, guidance, and strategic direction in these changing times.

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Global Operations Require Strategic Assessment