Transcending geographic and disciplinary borders: leadership lessons from a century of the Harkness Fellowship

The Harkness Fellowship demonstrates that leadership in healthcare demands curiosity, humility and sustained collaboration. The fellowship's story is a reminder that the ability to learn across differences remains one of the most powerful tools for change. As the programme enters its second century, its relevance will rest on staying true to its core values: shared purpose, openness to difference and collaboration across borders to drive systemic change.