News and Commentary

The Everyday (Super)Power of Emotional Contagion

2019 Macy Faculty Scholar, Barret Michalec, PhD, shares a written form of his TEDx talk on a vital ingredient to human connectivity.

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Clinical Learning Environments Lead the Fight Against COVID-19

Holly J. Humphrey shares more about the Macy Foundation's new strategic plan and how it aligns with the needs uncovered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maternal Health Disparities: We Must Do Better

With the launch of the Macy President’s blog at the beginning of 2020 and the announcement of our new strategic plan, I find myself reflecting on the history of the Foundation. This April marks the 90th anniversary of...

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...