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SOE News

• Upcoming Standards Introductory Workshops

  Next SIWs to be held at FSTML & NSTMC conferences

  Posted by David on February 16th, 2008

• Best Practices in Healthcare Short-Term Missions

  A group is forming to develop best practices in healthcare STMs and welcomes input.

  Posted by Jenny on September 28th, 2007

• New SOE Website Launched!

  Find updated content and administrative support

  Posted by David on September 25th, 2007