News and Commentary
New Academic Medicine Papers on Competency-based, Time-variable Education
In a new Academic Medicine supplement experts explore what it will take to transition to an education system in which students advance at their own pace, as they master a set of specific concepts and skills.
An Education System that Works for Everyone
Macy Conference Chair Catherine R. Lucey, MD, discusses the importance of transitioning to competency-based, time-variable health professions education.
Improving the Maternity Care Workforce through Interprofessional Education
“Increasing the maternity care workforce to reduce shortages and planning for the future by working together while providing the best care to women and their families is a goal everyone can get on board with.”
News alert: Medical education is changing!
Dylan Masters, MD, Anesthesia Resident at UCSF and Macy Conferee, discusses the recent conference on competency-based, time-variable health professions education.
Lessons Learned: Building a Competency-Based Medical Education Pilot
“The road to this point has been both fun and at times challenging. For the learners in the program and the many faculty who have participated, they would argue the journey is well worth it.”
The Macy Awards for Excellence in Social Mission: Your Opportunity to Celebrate Your Colleagues
Claire Pomeroy and Leigh Anne Butler discuss the significance of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education and invite nominations for the awards.
The Importance of Having a Strong Social Mission
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) was the first institution to receive the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Award for Institutional Excellence in Social Mission. We spoke with Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, president and...