News and Commentary
Macy Faculty Scholars Webinar: Macy President Discusses New Program
On February 9, Foundation president George E. Thibault, MD detailed the newly launched Macy Faculty Scholars program. The webinar gave participants the opportunity to discuss the goals and objectives, eligibility...
Health Care Leaders: GME System Needs to Better Align with Patient Needs
GME Policy Workgroup Recommendations Would Reshape Current GME System To Make It More Accountable, Flexible and Responsive A panel of leaders in academic medicine and health care today urged Congress to seek an...
Preparing Health Professionals for a Changing Healthcare System
The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is pleased to release its 2010 Annual Report: Preparing Health Professionals for a Changing Healthcare System. 2010 was a particularly exciting and energizing year for the Josiah Macy...
Macy Faculty Scholars Webinars
The Macy Foundation is hosting two webinars to provide an opportunity to hear from the President of the Macy Foundation about the Macy Faculty Scholars Program. The Webinars will cover the program’s goals and...
Transforming Pediatric Residency Training to Improve Care for Underserved Children
The call for proposals is now open for Transforming Pediatric Residency Training to Improve Care for Underserved Children: A Team-Based Approach Grant. The goal of this grant is to help residency programs improve...
Online Application for Macy Faculty Scholars Program Now Available
The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is now accepting online applications for the Faculty Scholars program. The closing date for applications is March 15, 2011. The Macy Faculty Scholars program will help develop the next...
100 Years After Flexner: Medical Education Ushers In New Era of Reform
One hundred years ago, a scathing indictment of American medical schools known as the Flexner Report led to sweeping reforms in physician education. A century later, medical education is again in need of major change...