The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is pleased to announce a special initiative to fund projects in graduate medical education that support civility, psychological safety, and thriving in the clinical learning environment for residents and fellows.
The
Catalyst Award for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education is intended to
support interventions in the clinical learning environment that enhance
graduate medical education and improve the experience of learners. Successful
proposals will describe, implement, and evaluate innovative strategies to equip
learners with the tools, skills, and strategies to flourish in the clinical
learning environment.
Examples of projects could include:
- Evolving strategies for managing racist and/or
abusive patients
- Piloting systems approaches for enhancing equitable
assessments of learners
- Identifying solutions to alleviate moral distress
among residents and fellows
- Addressing and mitigating social determinants of
success in medical education through holistic retention strategies
- Supporting psychological safety in diverse,
interprofessional teams
Important
Information:
- The application portal will open on July 15 and all applications will be due on
September 15. Those selected will be notified by December 15 and funding will
commence on
January 15, 2023.
- Six projects will be selected to receive up to $50,000
over a one-year period
- Applications may be submitted by any resident,
fellow and/or faculty member involved with graduate medical education
- Those programs selected for funding must commit
to sending a representative to a convening in early 2024 which will be
sponsored and paid for by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
- Grant applications will be evaluated on the
following basis:
- Importance and originality
- Sustainability after the period of project support ends including evidence of institutional
commitment such as matching support
- Strong evidence of co-creation between faculty and learners in the design and
leadership of the project
Informational Webinar:
Watch a recording of the July 14, 2022 webinar with president Holly J. Humphrey, which includes an overview of the Catalyst Awards as well as a live Q&A.
Applications Due:
September 15, 2022