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Foundation Updates
2.28.11
Macy Faculty Scholars: FAQs
New York, NY
We are thrilled at the response to our new Macy Faculty Scholars program. Since the two webinars we recently hosted, we’ve received great questions about the program and have taken the opportunity to provide answers to the most common of them. If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact us. We thank you for your interest in the program and look forward to receiving your application.
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2.25.11
Commentary: Column Highlights Need for Fresh Ideas on GME
New York, NY
The New England Journal of Medicine recently featured a column titled “Transforming Graduate Medical Education to Improve Health Care Value” by Glenn Hackbarth and Cristina Boccuti. The authors highlight the need for new perspectives on graduate medical education (GME) and we support their call for a fresh look at GME.
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2.17.11
Macy Faculty Scholars Webinar: Macy President Discusses New Program
New York, NY
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 criteria, components of the application, selection criteria and program timeline with Foundation president George E. Thibault, MD.
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2.7.11
Preparing Health Professionals for a Changing Healthcare System
New York, NY
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 Jr. Foundation. Today, more than ever before, there is a growing realization that educational reform is an integral part of improving our nation’s healthcare system.
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