Helsinki-TallinnWeek-Long Study Tour | Medical Practice & Policy Program

This week-long Study Tour to Tallinn and Helsinki introduces you to the nuances of medical practice in two distinct healthcare systems: one well-established and internationally regarded Nordic model, and one making great strides after the fall of communism with innovative e-health solutions. You will be able to observe the differences between the financing and provision of care in the Finnish municipal system and the Estonian solidarity-based social insurance system. In each destination, your diverse range of visits provide you with a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system in the region, including the similarities and difference in state-funded and privately-funded care. In Tallinn, you visit one of the central hospitals of Estonia, as well as a family physician, to better understand the range of healthcare. This part of the Study Tour particularly highlights challenges faced by the Estonian healthcare system. In Helsinki, you visit a variety of medical centers and clinics and meet with medical professionals to gain first-hand insight into Finland’s medical landscape.

Through your visits and discussions with healthcare providers, you will gain an understanding of the current key issues involved in healthcare, such as demographics and economy; healthcare promotion; allocation of technology, money, and resources; the organization of, and entry into, the health system; and patient-doctor relationships.