Building Global Health Through Nursing Leadership: A Conversation with Dean Azita Emami
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In this episode of Global Health Insights, host Dr. Sharon Chekijian sits down with Dr. Azita Emami, Dean of the Yale School of Nursing, to explore her remarkable journey across continents and disciplines in pursuit of health equity. From her early academic ambitions to leading three major nursing schools in the U.S., Dean Emami shares how her experiences shaped her commitment to global nursing leadership, immigrant health, and culturally responsive care. She discusses the importance of empowering nurses to practice to the full scope of their expertise, expanding primary care access, and developing equitable healthcare systems worldwide. She underscores the value of global citizenship, collaboration, and advocacy in transforming health outcomes.