Canada and Sweden are highly regarded as among the world’s best in the sport of hockey. Likewise, they are also highly regarded in regards to the delivery of healthcare. In May 2011, 17 senior health care leaders from Canada, and one from the United States, traveled to Sweden to study health care service and delivery models. Thanks to ARAMARK Canada, the Canadian College of Health Leaders, and the Emerging Health Leaders, a 19th joined the group – the writer and recipient of the 2011 Emerging Leader Scholarship. The experience was profound.