Dr. Sharon Chekijian recently had a conversation with Dr. Robert Hecht, President of Pharos Global Health Advisors. Throughout his career, Dr. Hecht has worked in various roles, from the World Bank to the Yale School of Public Health. Currently, he is involved in developing a master’s program in public health economics and financing in Cambodia, using the resources available at YSP.
In the interview, Dr. Hecht discusses how serendipity has played a role in his career and how it has fueled his drive to mentor the next generation of global health leaders. He emphasizes the importance of advising and making wise choices in low resource settings, highlighting how such decisions can have a significant impact on reshaping healthcare around the world.
Listeners can tune in to the Yale Global Health Insights Podcast on platforms like Apple and Spotify to hear more about Dr. Hecht’s journey and his insights on global health and leadership. This episode was submitted by Alyssa Cruz on May 10, 2024.