Medical Travel Show

International health and medical travel pioneers Elizabeth Ziemba and Irving Stackpole joined forces with UR Business Network, a dynamic distributor of Internet content to develop, produce and distribute "The Medical Travel Show". Listen to what global thought leaders in the international health, medical and wellness sectors have to say from the list of free podcasts.

International medical travel is important for many reasons – economic, clinical, ethical, legal and educational to name just a few. Our show delves into all of these issues to create vigorous dialogue among healthcare providers, governments, governmental agencies, accrediting agencies, universities and educators as well as patients and consumers. Tune in!

Pam Frank: Academic Medical Centers

Academic medical centers in the United States have led the global healthcare travel market for years. Pam Frank, the Chief International...

Liz Clark: Leading Improved Emergency Services at KIMS, Kerala

Elizabeth G. Clark, a Hospital Analyst for Kerala Institute of Medical Science (KIMS) in Thiruvananthapuram, India, leads multiple...

Dr. How Kim Chuan: Imperial Dental Specialist Centre

Dato' Dr. How Kim Chuan, managing director of Imperial Dental Specialist Centre, and his staff provide high quality services with a focus...

Dr. Chris Robertson: Culture and a Country Brand Index

Professor of International Business and Strategy at the D’Amore – McKim School of Business at Northeastern University, Dr. Chris...

Dr. David Vequist: Research Data Highlights Impact of Technology and Global Healthcare

Dr. David Vequist, Professor of International Business at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, is also the founder...

Keith Pollard: IMTJ Medical Travel Summit 2015

The International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ), hosted the second annual Medical Travel Summit at the Royal Garden Hotel in London on...

Dr. Juan Pablo Nanagas: The Asian Eye Institute

Headquartered in Manila, Philippines, The Asian Eye Institute, is a leader in ophthalmic surgery and treatments. The Institute brings...

Ed McCarthy: The Reach of “Blue Chip” Brands Across the Globe

Ed McCarthy, Vice President of International Business at Partners Healthcare International (PHI), has a distinct perspective on the role...

Laszlo Puczko: Intersection of Medical and Wellness Tourism

Even for experts in medical and wellness tourism, like Dr. Laszlo Puczko, the distinction between the two sectors is not clear. Dr....

Keith Pollard: International Medical Travel

Managing Director of Intuition Communication, Keith Pollard, is a true pioneer in the medical tourism industry. He is vocal critic of ill...

Elizabeth Boultbee: When Supply and Demand Don’t Match

Elizabeth Boultbee, founder and principle of Boultbee & Co. Ltd., works to develop strategies for international patient referrals for...

Sherene Azura Azli: Malaysia and Medical Tourism

Ms. Sherene Azura Azli, CEO of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), entered the world of medical tourism when she saw an...

Dr. Jacob Thomas: Medical Tourism in Malaysia

Dr. Jacob Thomas, the President of the Association of Private Hospitals in Malaysia, transitioned into the world of medical tourism...

Medical Travel Show: Elizabeth talks Medical Travel Agencies and International Health Benefits

Medical Tourism refers to the process of patients traveling to other countries to receive care. It’s quite common for people to travel to...

Patients Voice: Traveling US to Mexico for Dental Care

Dental Departures patient, Ashley Oulette, combined a family vacation with an opportunity to receive high quality dental care at an...

Patients Voice: Experiencing Dental Care in Los Algodones, Mexico

After receiving a very costly quote for dental work, Carol and Ken Purves* of British Columbia, Canada, contacted Dental Departures for...

Trevor Gunn: Medical Technology in Medical Tourism

Trevor Gunn is the Managing Director of International Relations for Medtronic, the largest medical technology company on the planet with...

Paul McTaggart: Dental Departures

Patients seeking dental care represent 50% of medical tourism consumers, yet dental care abroad was not always easy to find. Just ask,...

Professor Glenn Cohen: “Patients with Passports”

The youngest professor on the Harvard Law School faculty, Glenn Cohen, has studied the potential risks and legal issues involved with...

Dr. Robert Gerl: Regional Branding and Marketing for International Healthcare

CEO of Bavaria International Health Association in Munich, Germany, Robert Gerl, is both a medical doctor, and an advocate for...

Glenn Cohen of Harvard Law School on Medical Travel Show

The youngest professor on the Harvard Law School faculty, Glenn Cohen, has studied the potential risks and legal issues involved with...

Dr. Andy Garman: Global Healthcare Leadership and Innovation

Dr. Andy Garman is the CEO of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership, and also a Professor of Health Systems Management at Rush...

Dr. Tricia Johnson: Medical Travel into the U.S.

Associate Chair of the Graduate Program in Health Systems Management at Rush University, Dr. Tricia Johnson, studies a form of medical...

Dr. David Verquist, Professor-of-International Business at University of the Incarnate Word

Dr. David Vequist, Professor of International Business at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, is also the founder...

Dr. Arlen Meyers: Medical Travel Markets

Dr. Arlen Meyers is a recognized leader in medical entrepreneurship, and was an early innovator in international medical travel. He is a...

Massimo Manzi: Medical Tourism in Costa Rica

Costa Rica, a leading dental tourism destination, has been working since 2004 to obtain this title. The Costa Rican Minister of...

Pramod Goel: Global Medical Tourism Facilitators

Among the most successful global medical tourism facilitators in the world, is PlacidWay, a leader in spreading information about and...

Stefan D’Hone: Medical Travel Opportunities in Greece

Despite the economic troubles in Greece, Stefan d’Hone, Managing Partner of German Communication Xperts (GCX), is optimistic about the...

Kim Waddoup: Matching Russian Patients with Global Healthcare Providers

More than 70,000 affluent Russian citizens travel each year for medical diagnosis, necessary and cosmetic surgeries, dental and spa...

Cathy Turvill: Passion Drives Success in Wellness Tourism

Cathy Turvill is the owner of Nurture Wellness Village, a popular destination Spa in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Her desire for a place...