News and Commentary

Providing Patient-Centered Care for Older Americans, and Teaching the Next Generation to do the Same: An Interview with Dr. Helen Fernandez

In this edition of Macy Notes, we recognize and celebrate Older Americans Month by speaking with Dr. Fernandez, a highly respected and accomplished geriatrician and educator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount...

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Creating Health Professions Learning Environments Inclusive of Those with Disabilities

In the final episode of our first season of Vital Voices, Holly J. Humphrey is joined by Dr. Lisa Meeks to discuss ableism in health professions education.

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Announcing the Catalyzing Transformation in GME Awards Program

The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation announces the availability of the Catalyzing Transformation in GME Award to support interventions in the clinical learning environment that enhance graduate medical education and improve...

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A Vision of Gender Equity: Celebrating the Launch of the GEMS Alliance

As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we are delighted to welcome guest authors Jeanette Mladenovic, MD, MBA, and the executive board from the Gender in Equity in academic Medicine and Science (GEMS)...

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Bridging Public Health and Health Care to Accelerate Change: An Interview with Dr. Michelle Morse on Advancing Racial Equity

Our recognition of Black History Month and its theme of Black Health and Wellness continues this month with an interview with Michelle Morse, MD, MPH, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s...

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Creating a Learning Environment Where All are Welcome: Drs. Dowin Boatright and Nientara Anderson Discuss a Roadmap for Diversity in Medicine

In recognition and celebration of Black History Month and this year’s theme of Black Health and Wellness, and in continuing with our year-long series diving into some of the recommendations and action steps emanating...

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Co-creating a New Paradigm in Health Professions Education

Macy Foundation President, Holly J. Humphrey begins our year-long series of posts focused on the 2021 Macy Conference recommendations by interviewing Dr. Robbie Henson, Ms. Jennifer Dias, and Dr. Subani Chandra about...