The Subcommittee suggested that it could be more profitable if we could translate the Annals ourselves. The Subcommittee believes that the College should try to get Annals translated into other languages, not just Spanish. Dr. Hetsko mentioned that JAMA and NEJM translate their journals into other languages and distribute them abroad. He believes that we should look into doing the same thing. Ms. Layberger informed the Subcommittee that the College already has agreements with various agencies that translate Annals into Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.
Some agreements stipulate translations of selected articles or the complete journals.
Ms. Layberger will put together a report detailing translations of Annals , indicating how many copies are translated and distributed, and what the profit is to the College. Dr. Noble believes that we need to build a role for our Latin American Governors and increase the value of programs abroad. He stated that they need more resolutions that are specialized for their needs. It was also mentioned that there are several requests to have the College sponsor courses in other countries, specially Saudi Arabia, India, and Pakistan, among others. The Latin American Governors were pleased that there was less discussion about the merger and managed care at the fall of Board of Governors Conference.