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Thank you to our Health Professions Faculty and Their Trainees
We at the Macy Foundation send our thoughts and deepest thanks to all involved in caring for our nation’s patients and all who have responsibility for educating and training the next generation of health professionals...
Macy Foundation Announces New Strategic Funding Priorities
The only national foundation focused on health professions education outlines a 10-year strategic plan to bring bold new changes to the training of future health professionals
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Teaching to Transform
Michael Westerhaus, MD, MA, 2019 Macy Faculty Scholar, shares how he is working to deepen our understanding of how teaching social medicine transforms teachers, students, and communities.
Call for Papers for Special Journal Supplement
The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation invites submissions of original research papers and case studies related to the topic of Addressing Bias and Reducing Discrimination in Health Professions Learning Environments for...
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An Enduring Commitment to Health for Minority Populations
As the relatively new President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, I spent the past year learning more about the Foundation’s history. The key figures, guiding ideas and values, and historic accomplishments all...
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Lessons Learned in Creating an Online Community of Practice
Janice C. Palaganas, PhD, APRN, ANEF, FAAN, FSSH from the Center for Medical Simulation discusses lessons learned in creating an online community of practice.
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2020: What does it mean for women leaders in health and health care?
The Macy Foundation is excited to begin 2020 with the launch of Macy Notes: From the desk of Dr. Holly J. Humphrey, a regular blog featuring thoughts from the President, commentary on noteworthy topics in health...