Working with External Education

Dr. Mallika Marshall

Dr. Mallika Marshall began working with Harvard Health Publishing back in 1999. She was one of HHP’s first faculty bloggers. Then, a few years back, she became the host of HHP’s e-learning courses. More recently, she helped HHP shape a flu vaccine handout for underserved communities. HHP’s evolving relationship with Dr. Marshall highlights what’s possible when talent and interests meet opportunities.

A. Enrique Caballero, MD

"I transitioned over a year ago to the Office for External Education where I found a great opportunity to build on my experience and work in education along with my passion to help underserved communities."

"I am a Clinical Endocrinologist and Investigator who has had a long interest in health care professional education, particularly in the field of diabetes. I worked at Joslin Diabetes Center for more than 20 years where I created the Latino Diabetes Initiative to help the Latino community in the fight against diabetes and where I directed many international professional education programs. I transitioned over a year ago to the Office for External Education where I found a great opportunity to build on my experience and work in education along with my passion to help underserved communities.

I currently serve as Faculty Director of International Innovation Programs and Faculty Director of Diabetes Education in the Office for External Education, as well as Associate Scientist in the Division of Global Health Equity at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

I am so fortunate and excited to be leading the development and implementation of diabetes education programs domestically and internationally. This year, we held the first Harvard Medical School Diabetes Update CME course in Boston with tremendous success. We have also conducted blended (live and online) education programs in Asia and the Middle East. In addition, in December we will launch the Global Diabetes Leadership Program to be started in China.

The Office for External Education is a superb setting to impact the lives of many people around the world because of its mission, inspiring leadership team, collaborative environment, and the team’s expertise in education."

Ted A. James, MD, MHCM, FACS

"The biggest reward is to work with other people in the health care industry, who are really passionate about transforming health care and making things better for our patients so it’s just been a great exchange of ideas and just really partnering with people on that mission.”

Monique Tello, MD, MPH

"I have been able to translate research studies for the general public in this way, thus reaching far, far more people than I ever could through my own practice or blog."

“I strongly believe in the value of evidence-based medicine. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation on the internet. We, in academic medicine, need to maintain a firm, constant presence to combat rumors and hearsay, and to ensure that people get the real message. I am evangelical about diet and lifestyle for prevention and treatment of disease, and Harvard Health Publishing (HHP) helps me get the truth out there. HHP’s Harvard Health Blog is able to reach a wide audience, and I have been able to translate research studies for the general public in this way, thus reaching far, far more people than I ever could through my own practice or blog.

In March 2018, I was approached by Simon and Schuster. The publisher was looking for a physician author with writing credentials to work with them on a forthcoming book titled Healthy Habits for Your Heart. It is a meticulously researched, evidence-based diet and lifestyle change book.

Simon and Schuster found and vetted me through the blogging I do for HHP.  My blog posts essentially served as a book proposal and writing samples, ultimately helping me to land the book deal."

Hanna K. Gaggin, MD, MPH

"In developing courses with the team, I have experienced a perfect marriage between the clinical knowledge and innovation of faculty, and the infrastructure, connections, and global reach that Harvard offers."

“I am a general cardiologist by training, but also a clinical researcher and educator at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Education is something I’ve always been passionate about—I think it was driven by my desire to always become a better clinician. When I teach, I learn. As I have developed as an educator, I’ve realized the best way to teach is through interactive and engaging content. I am not afraid to try new formats and methods of delivery. Through my work on postgraduate medical education offerings, I’ve been able to create and deliver cutting-edge cardiology education to trainees, educators, and clinicians through live courses and web-based, on-demand content.

In developing courses with the team, I have experienced a perfect marriage between the clinical knowledge and innovation of faculty, and the infrastructure, connections, and global reach that Harvard offers. The team is very willing to experiment with new formats in pursuit of innovative learning. Their professionalism, technological expertise, and overall support has helped tremendously. It has allowed me to reach beyond the walls of the hospital further than ever before.”