# Key Message Health is a political choice. Progress is almost gradual. Move beyond traditional public health models. # Outline Nov22- Initial plan to study at Columbia Jan-23 to Dec-23 Working exp (highlight good ones) and wrestling with pragmatic dogma and maintaining idealism. Main lessons: No policy without politics [[Scientific knowledge generation does not automatically translate into (policy) solutions and practices|Best scientific evidence might not be the best policy]] Current health problems stems from economic problems Overemphasize on economic growth - simplify link between wealth and health