Our objectives

1

Create an annual focus for the celebration of medicine in each host city

We do this by:

- Building an annual four day city-wide festival in each location
- Working with city authorities and mayoral offices to focus on local health needs and inequalities
- Helping over 85 host organizations come together to make a bigger impact through a festival approach

2

Excite and educate the general public to learn more about medicine

We do this by:

- Offering a diverse program of experiences, exhibitions, talks and activities
- Providing free CPR, first aid and other health education events in each city
- Having an annual festival theme which addresses an important health topic and helps keep the festival content fresh

3

Inspire future generations about the potential of careers in medicine

We do this by:

- Providing a schools program to inspire future doctors, nurses and allied health professionals
- Ensuring the festival program offers something for all ages and levels of experience
- Collaborating with local medical schools, nursing colleges and educational bodies

4

Build sustainable collaborations between organizations in each city

We do this by:

- Recruiting a local advisory board to inform and shape the festival content
- Hosting an annual global summit to tackle a key issue important to all host cities
- Building organizational networks and collaboration in and between each city