Center for Medical Tourism Research

Center for Medical Tourism Research

The newly launched Center for Medical Tourism Research is located in the H-E-B School of Business & Administration at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. This center is the first center in the world devoted to medical tourism research. The center founder and director is David George Vequist IV, Ph.D. who is regarded as one of the leading academic speakers and authors on medical tourism.

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“Paradigm Shifts and Disruption -- the Impact of Globalized Healthcare”

1st Annual Medical Tourism Research Conference

Jan. 27th to 29th, 2010

Marriott Courtyard Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas

More Details About the Agenda and Registration on the 'Annual Conference' tab

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01/12/10- Conference Agenda is up on the Annual Conference Tab!

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**Four New Interviews!**

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The Vision of the Center

To serve as the premier academic center for Medical Tourism/Travel research in the world. The center will provide high-quality research and thought-leadership in the economic, social justice, and societal impacts of the Medical Tourism/Travel industry. The center will also uphold the Mission of the University of the Incarnate Word: Faith; Service; Innovation; Truth; and Education.

What Does the Center Do?

The center is aggressively pursuing primary data and accumulating secondary data to support the development of thought leadership, best practices, lessons learned, and policy formulation in the new industry of Medical Tourism. As part of its purpose, the center will supply stakeholders around the world with leading edge research and the truth about the impacts of this trend on the countries, companies and people involved in this industry through the Center's websites and papers.

Center Director

David G. Vequist IV, Ph.D.
Phone - 210-805-5825
E-mail - vequist@uiwtx.edu

4301 Broadway, CPO #460
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 805-5825