News and Commentary January 26: Webinar on Faculty Scholars Program

On January 26, 2012, at 2:00 PM Eastern, the Macy Foundation will host a webinar discussing the 2012 Faculty Scholars Program.

The Macy Faculty Scholars program – the first of its kind – launched in December 2010. The program aims to accelerate needed reforms in health professions education to accommodate the dramatic changes occurring in medical practice and health care delivery.

The Foundation invites interested parties to join the webinar using the information below. The session will outline the requirements for Macy Scholars, as well as the application process and deadlines.


Participant Access Instructions
Int’l Toll: 719-325-4844
US/CAN Toll free: 800-967-7149

Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to start time using the Participant Phone Number and Participant Passcode.

Participant Passcode: 871651
Participant LiveMeeting Link: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcc/join?id=w8347708&role=attend&pw=A834770

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